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WATCH: Why is mould getting more common in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

WATCH: Why is mould getting more common in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

We spoke to the University of Melbourne's School of Population and Global Health Professor, Rebecca Bentley, to find out more.

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“Increasing but also changing”: Wetter and hotter weather patterns increasing mould risk

“Increasing but also changing”: Wetter and hotter weather patterns increasing mould risk

About 10 percent of all homes in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are currently living with a severe mould problem.

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WATCH: Are you prepared for the next bushfire?

WATCH: Are you prepared for the next bushfire?

We spoke to CFA District 14 Assistant Chief Fire Officer David Renkin about what's coming in terms of the region's fire risk.

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“A very challenging fire season”: Danger starting earlier due to drier and hotter weather

“A very challenging fire season”: Danger starting earlier due to drier and hotter weather

“If it’s got the right wind conditions and the fuel loads are dry enough, it would not take long for a fire to burn up to the side of the Dandenongs.”

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WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

We spoke to local beekeeper Laszlo Kun about how he was only able to produce a limited amount of honey from his 16 apiaries in the last season due to drought conditions across Victoria.

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“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

About one-third of what humans eat are dependent on the pollination of bees, including almonds, avocados, blueberries, apples and pumpkins.

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“Significant downpours” on the rise: How can the Yarra Ranges prepare for increased flash flooding?

“Significant downpours” on the rise: How can the Yarra Ranges prepare for increased flash flooding?

The Yarra Ranges has a long history of extreme rainfall events, including in February 2011, October 2010, September 2010 and February 2005.

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“Incredibly urgent”: Hills locals call for collaboration on climate preparedness

“Incredibly urgent”: Hills locals call for collaboration on climate preparedness

According to environmental justice organisation Friends of the Earth Melbourne, a $1 investment in climate adaptation has been estimated to save between $2 and $11 in post-disaster recovery and reconstruction costs.

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Protecting 14 native trees from developer’s chainsaw will save Knox Council $33,000

Protecting 14 native trees from developer’s chainsaw will save Knox Council $33,000

The red ironbarks will remain following a Monday night amendment.

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Platypuses have learned to adapt to climate change. Can they survive microplastics polluting their waterways?

Platypuses have learned to adapt to climate change. Can they survive microplastics polluting their waterways?

Hair ties and fishing lines are among the items that wrap around platypuses in Victoria’s waterways.

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In the Dandenongs, there are plenty of eucalypts, but fewer than 100 koalas. What happened?

In the Dandenongs, there are plenty of eucalypts, but fewer than 100 koalas. What happened?

The AKF has estimated there were as few as 49,000 koalas across Australia, down from about 600,000 in the early 1900s.

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Battery installations exceed predictions “by some distance” as 2,700 Victorians use subsidy

Battery installations exceed predictions “by some distance” as 2,700 Victorians use subsidy

On average, about 1,000 homeowners across Australia registered for new solar batteries every day during July.

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