Environment

  • 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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  • Trackers crack down on pigs

    GPS collars and motion detection camera traps are helping track feral pig movements in the Otways, as part of a project to control the pests.

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  • High bacteria readings remain for Lake Colac

    Water quality tests have found that recreational activities such as boating are safe for Lake Colac, but bacteria levels remain too high for swimming.

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  • Coastal grants available

    Coastal groups can now apply for a new round of grants to protect seaside environments.

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  • Climate report for south-west

    The State Government has released a new strategy aiming to help south-west Victoria adapt to the impacts of climate change, including on-ground community action.

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  • Authorities work together on river health job

    Two Western District water and environment authorities have signed a landmark agreement to work together on joint projects.

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  • Grants for environment work

    Environmental projects have featured heavily in Surf Coast Shire Council’s small grants program.

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