Environment
Electric idea to count fish inside river
“Electrofishing” will help scientists survey fish populations in the Curdies River.
Wastewater releases end after dry month
Barwon Water has paused the release of recycled wastewater from its Winchelsea and Birregurra plants into the Barwon River after a relatively dry January.
Scientists drilling down on Lake Colac’s pollution
Microplastics and pharmaceuticals polluting Lake Colac have drawn the attention of two scientists for their doctoral research.
Seismic petition heads for debate
Federal politicians will soon debate the future of seismic testing in Australian waters, with an Apollo Bay petition to come across their desks soon.
No decision yet for carp herpes release
Experts say they need more research before releasing a virus to kill carp in Australian waterways, but south-west Victoria could be part of the release.
Reducing dieback spread
Otways environment workers have learnt about the importance of vehicle hygiene to minimise the spread of the Phytophthora cinnamomi dieback pathogen.
A bright future for wetlands
Alvie Primary School will revive its wetlands thanks to a State Government grant.
Lake Colac silt finds new life in ceramics
Ceramics artist Rachel Kettle has created stunning works from Lake Colac’s silt, and is pushing for the formation of a group to further explre the concept of cleaning the lake’s silt while fostering artists.
