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“A huge amount of work to be done”: How are workers in Melbourne’s east fighting for better working conditions during heatwaves?

“A huge amount of work to be done”: How are workers in Melbourne’s east fighting for better working conditions during heatwaves?

United Workers Union members have had to lose hours or be sent home early due to heat-related illnesses, with an uptick in reports over the past six years.

Matthew Sims
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Is human interaction re-writing the Superb Lyrebird’s song in Sherbrooke Forest?

Is human interaction re-writing the Superb Lyrebird’s song in Sherbrooke Forest?

Locals have reported the native birds mimicking swearing or non-natural sounds like chainsaws. Is human impact re-shaping how these special birds speak to each other?

Justine de Jonge
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“The climate situation is becoming everyone’s problem”: How eastern suburbs libraries are playing a part in climate resilience

“The climate situation is becoming everyone’s problem”: How eastern suburbs libraries are playing a part in climate resilience

As library organisations broaden their services and heatwaves become more common, the community hubs are beginning to plan ahead.

Matthew Sims
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“The rent you paid for being on Earth”: Meet the volunteers helping our communities recover from natural emergencies

“The rent you paid for being on Earth”: Meet the volunteers helping our communities recover from natural emergencies

While Victorian State Emergency Service data has shown recent growth in volunteer numbers, the need for new blood will peak in about three years as older members hang up their hat.

Matthew Sims
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“Another hurdle”: How will Yarra Ranges’ proposed erosion overlays impact the housing market?

“Another hurdle”: How will Yarra Ranges’ proposed erosion overlays impact the housing market?

“It cuts down the appetite to live in these high-risk areas."

Matthew Sims
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Whitehorse Council puts gas on the chopping block with $240,000 commitment

Whitehorse Council puts gas on the chopping block with $240,000 commitment

In 2023/24, the council emitted 19,182 tonnes of carbon dioxide, including from natural gas, electricity, and fleet fuel use.

Matthew Sims
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How will higher landslide or mudslide risk impact insurance policies across the Dandenong Ranges?

How will higher landslide or mudslide risk impact insurance policies across the Dandenong Ranges?

“The vast majority of policies would exclude subsidence or land movement.”

Matthew Sims
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“More susceptible”: How will new development restrictions decrease Kalorama’s landslide risk?

“More susceptible”: How will new development restrictions decrease Kalorama’s landslide risk?

“Whilst we're able to work out where landslides can occur, we cannot predict when.”

Matthew Sims
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Where did the koalas in Warrandyte State Park go?

Where did the koalas in Warrandyte State Park go?

Koala populations are vulnerable to attack by dogs and injury from motor vehicle collisions.

Justine de Jonge
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What happens when we cut down trees for car parks? Eastern Melbourne is finding out

What happens when we cut down trees for car parks? Eastern Melbourne is finding out

Every tree will be important in cooling Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as temperatures continue to rise.

Matthew Sims
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“Bigger, healthier trees”: Why protecting our greenery is the key to driving down heat

“Bigger, healthier trees”: Why protecting our greenery is the key to driving down heat

New developments around Suburban Rail Loop East precincts must consider the canopy.

Matthew Sims
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“This is directly affecting how I deliver healthcare”: Doctor joins call to action to prepare health system for more severe heat days

“This is directly affecting how I deliver healthcare”: Doctor joins call to action to prepare health system for more severe heat days

The National Climate Risk Assessment report highlighted increasing extreme heat and bushfire risk would escalate national health dangers.

Matthew Sims