Environment
Grants for environment work
Environmental projects have featured heavily in Surf Coast Shire Council’s small grants program.
Protesters hope to shake up seismic testing
Climate protesters will march through central Apollo Bay this weekend in opposition to offshore seismic testing.
Deans Marsh farmers win another accolade
Deans Marsh farmers Andrew and Jill Stewart have won a second major award for their Landcare work.
Call for scheme to stop dumping of tyres
A Winchelsea motorist has suggested a deposit scheme could prevent people from dumping used vehicle tyres illegally.
Students to regenerate Apollo Bay sites
Apollo Bay youngsters will work on a environmental regeneration program thanks to a State Government grant.
Chopper visits to find ducks
A helicopter will fly over Victorian wetlands in coming weeks as part of the Game Management Authority annual bird survey.
Be careful of endangered bird’s nesting sites
Environment authorities are urging beachgoers to look out for endangered hooded plovers nesting along shorelines in the Great Ocean Road region.
Gas plan approval angers Vic Greens
The Victorian Greens have taken aim at a decision to allow gas drilling near the 12 Apostles, but the State Government insists exploration is safe and essential for Victoria’s economy.
