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Delicate eggs, nosey dogs and scared wombats: The Bass Coast dilemma

Delicate eggs, nosey dogs and scared wombats: The Bass Coast dilemma

“Our native wildlife haven't evolved to withstand the bacteria from a cat or a dog bite.”

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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"We're going to have areas that are uninhabitable": How Wellington Shire is preparing for rising sea levels

"We're going to have areas that are uninhabitable": How Wellington Shire is preparing for rising sea levels

More than 80 percent of Australia’s population lives on or near the coast, which is why local councils around the country are preparing for the increasing flood risks and surging tides.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
What should Gippsland's animal mascot be?

What should Gippsland's animal mascot be?

From bin chickens to native mice, Leongatha locals had their say on which critter best represents the region.

Jacob Wallace
LifestyleLifestyle
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The ultimate guide to scenic hikes in Gippsland

The ultimate guide to scenic hikes in Gippsland

Picturesque views, 300-year-old trees and sandy beaches: Here's a list of 10 walks to check out around the region.

Jacob Wallace
TechnologyTechnology
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Bushfire detection just got a little bit easier with the help of AI cameras

Bushfire detection just got a little bit easier with the help of AI cameras

A pilot program at Gippsland’s Delburn windfarm has been using the technology since 2023.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Oysters and mussels return to Gippsland Lakes thanks to three year restoration project

Oysters and mussels return to Gippsland Lakes thanks to three year restoration project

“A complex underwater habitat is great for marine biodiversity. It's the basis of the food chain.”

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

“It's highly significant”: Five years counting koala poop pays off by revealing undiscovered population

The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
Gippsland beekeeper warns that a severe ecosystem change is risking the habitat of local honey makers

Gippsland beekeeper warns that a severe ecosystem change is risking the habitat of local honey makers

“You can see extensive areas of alpine ash that have been burnt too frequently for them to be able to regenerate.”

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Sale's "Bin Chicken Island" ruffles feathers but council's hands are tied

Sale's "Bin Chicken Island" ruffles feathers but council's hands are tied

A former Wellington Shire mayor said the ibises were "spreading all over town, getting into bins and spreading food items".

Jacob Wallace
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$1 million will be spent to try and save the Hooded Plover along the banks of South Gippsland

$1 million will be spent to try and save the Hooded Plover along the banks of South Gippsland

The money will go towards controlling predators and planting natives around the Kugerungmome/Powlett River.

Jacob Wallace
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After 48 years, Venus Bay could be returning to the swamp

After 48 years, Venus Bay could be returning to the swamp

Councillor Sarah Gilligan said restoration of the peninsula’s salt marsh and mangroves could protect the town against flooding.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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“My house may well become uninsurable”: Gippsland homeowners come to terms with flooding reality

“My house may well become uninsurable”: Gippsland homeowners come to terms with flooding reality

New research shows an increase in severe storm surges is lessening the value of Australian houses.

Jacob Wallace