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.
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.
‘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...
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.