Environment

  • Vigilant locals vital to stop thefts of firewood

    Colac residents should remain up-to-date with the local firewood collection laws following the illegal theft of a 400-year-old red gum tree at Inverleigh Flora Reserve.

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  • Volunteers get digging for riverside habitats

    More than a score of volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to get planting along the beautiful Barham River at Apollo Bay.

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  • EPA slams farm over alleged rotting carcasses

    A Simpson district dairy company has copped a fine of more than $5000 after a dozen dead and rotting cattle were allegedly left out in the open.

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  • Carbon cut on coast

    Surf Coast Shire Council’s corporate operations are now officially carbon neutral.

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  • Humongous fungus hungers

    A shared passion for the Otways’ mushroom and fungi species has spurred the formation of a new conservation group.

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  • Fossil fuel industry gives environment award to gas miner

    The petroleum industry has presented an environmental award to a gas mining company with interests in the Otway Basin.

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  • Drones help with fire recovery

    A swamp wildlife reserve near Camperdown has a new lease of life after an Australian-first drone reseeding program.

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  • Phone photos help research

    Colac and district citizen scientists can help protect special environments by joining Parks Victoria’s new Data Discovery citizen science program.

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