Environment

LISTEN: Local water storage discussed in new podcast

Goulburn-Murray Water has released a new podcast episode to help keep the community informed about how storages are managed.

Capping and rehabilitation completed at Castlemaine landfill

Mount Alexander Shire Council has completed capping and rehabilitation works at the Castlemaine Landfill site which represents one of the biggest projects in the...

Online mapping project for local tree-lovers

An exciting new tree mapping portal will allow people from central Victoria to "log" their favourite old trees.

The future of native forest logging

After decades of tireless campaigning conservation groups across the state let out a sigh of relief when the state government announced the end of native timber harvesting last month.

Local schools win sustainability awards

Two local schools have been recognised at the ResourceSmart Schools Award held in Melbourne last week for their amazing sustainability work. Chewton Primary School...

Wararack to launch climate plan

In response to the climate crisis, local coalition Wararack is launching a shire-wide, community-led effort to establish regenerative ways of living.
Members of Harcourt Valley Landcare want the council to conduct a thorough biodiversity assessment of the area as part of the council's strategic planning for the area.

Harcourt community calls for a thorough biodiversity audit

Residents of Harcourt are calling for Mount Alexander Shire Council to commit to a thorough assessment of the valley’s plants, animals and ecosystems.Led by...

‘Don’t NAB our future’: students protest outside bank

The students are part of the movement, School Strikes for Climate, an Australia-wide student-led group of young people, united by their concern for the future of the planet.

Petition against weed killer

Community concerns over Mount Alexander Shire Council policy on the use of glyphosate and other chemicals as a weed killer have led to a petition being presented to the council.

Newstead solar farm project gets underway

Construction of Renewable Newstead's solar farm began on Tuesday with a welcome to country from Dja Dja Wurrung and Wamba Wamba woman Cassandra Lewis.
Central Victorian artist Helen Seligman is pictured hanging her exhibition 'Renewal' in the Phee Broadway Theatre/Library foyer.

‘Renewal’ raising funds for climate

Respected Central Victorian printmaker Helen Seligman is set to unveil an exhibition of her latest works at Castlemaine's Phee Broadway Theatre foyer in the...
Mostyn Street Clinic's Dr Louisa Hope has joined Doctors for the Environment and is helping to lead the initiatives at the local clinic.

Local doctors clinics working towards being carbon neutral

Local medical clinics are doing their best to address climate change and reduce their impact on the environment.

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