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“One of Victoria's ecological gems”: Western Port Bay wetland faces threat of over development

“One of Victoria's ecological gems”: Western Port Bay wetland faces threat of over development

Environmental groups call for scrutiny and a strategic plan as proposal moves to the next stage.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Hundreds of students gather at Flooding Creek to help save the Grey Billy Buttons golden flower

Hundreds of students gather at Flooding Creek to help save the Grey Billy Buttons golden flower

Community effort plants 1,200 native trees, shrubs and grasses in conservation marathon.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Can Gippsland’s river system handle three scheduled coal mine rehabilitations?

Can Gippsland’s river system handle three scheduled coal mine rehabilitations?

A 2020 report found any increase in the amount of water extracted from the Latrobe Valley river system would lead to a decline in ecological value and biodiversity.

Jacob Wallace
AnimalsAnimals
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Have you heard strange gurgling on your farm? It could be a colony of Gippsland Giant Earthworms

Have you heard strange gurgling on your farm? It could be a colony of Gippsland Giant Earthworms

A new research project is updating a 40-year-old census on the population and habitat of the iconic local invertebrate.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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"A death sentence": Bat pups on the Bass Coast lose out to NYE fireworks

"A death sentence": Bat pups on the Bass Coast lose out to NYE fireworks

The sparkle stays but the controversy continues, with councillors choosing community celebration over environmental protection.

Jacob Wallace
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Can you safely remove an oil and gas rig from the ocean? Gippsland is about to find out

Can you safely remove an oil and gas rig from the ocean? Gippsland is about to find out

Australia will aim to decommission 5.7 million tonnes of material from offshore rigs over the next 30 years.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Glenaladale community remains concerned as minerals project moves towards test phase

Glenaladale community remains concerned as minerals project moves towards test phase

The Fingerboards mine was criticised by the state Minister for Planning in 2021 but a new proposal could go ahead.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Meet Gippsland's newest residents: Rare Magpie Geese

Meet Gippsland's newest residents: Rare Magpie Geese

The species used to be native to Victoria but are now listed as vulnerable, could they make a return?

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Victorian government budget cuts could trigger illegal fishing boom

Victorian government budget cuts could trigger illegal fishing boom

Environmental groups and peak bodies are concerned the amount of fisheries officers in the state could be cut in half.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Inverloch Beach: Disappearing dunes, a sinking surf club and the sandbag solution

Inverloch Beach: Disappearing dunes, a sinking surf club and the sandbag solution

150,000 cubic metres of sand needed to try and save this section of Gippsland's coastline.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“It'll be burned at night on a farmer's fire”: Gippsland's hay bale dilemma

“It'll be burned at night on a farmer's fire”: Gippsland's hay bale dilemma

“If I dumped tonnes of rubbish on your front lawn, that would not be socially acceptable.”

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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A renewable energy powerhouse, Gippsland offshore wind farms set to bring thousands of jobs to the region

A renewable energy powerhouse, Gippsland offshore wind farms set to bring thousands of jobs to the region

Construction is expected to begin in 2027, so what is planned for Gippsland's turbine powered renewable hub and can it provide economic growth?

Jacob Wallace