Environment

  • Scientists use helpful fungus

    A fungus discovered off the coast of France will help protect Port Campbell’s penguins from a noxious weed.

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  • State’s koala plan includes Otways

    Continued management of Cape Otway’s over-abundant koalas, and work to prevent over-population in other areas form part of a new statewide koala strategy.

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  • Grants to benefit local groups

    Community groups have until the end of the month to apply for the Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm sponsorship program.

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  • Planning work begins for car charging stations

    Surf Coast Shire Council has started planning the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations at Lorne and Winchelsea.

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  • Otway bush burnoff for willow removal

    Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.

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  • Timber ban strikes sour note for Otways business

    Government changes to timber harvesting in public forests have created issues for an Otways timber harvesting business.

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  • World prize for glass bottles

    A Timboon dairy farm has won an international award for its dedication to sustainability through glass bottles.

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  • Soil grant to track carbon

    Farming innovators can apply for grants of between $100,000 and $20 million to lower the cost of measuring carbon stored in the soil.

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