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“Another hurdle”: How will Yarra Ranges’ proposed erosion overlays impact the housing market?
Oct 23, 2025

“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
Oct 17, 2025

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?
Oct 16, 2025

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?
Oct 10, 2025

“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?
Oct 09, 2025

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
Sep 25, 2025

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
Sep 22, 2025

“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
Sep 19, 2025

“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
ClimateClimate
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“A lot of work”: New gardeners advised to start early and stay vigilant
Sep 18, 2025

“A lot of work”: New gardeners advised to start early and stay vigilant

Looking at an empty garden bed and not sure where to start?

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
WATCH: Why is mould getting more common in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?
Sep 12, 2025

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.

Matthew Sims
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“Increasing but also changing”: Wetter and hotter weather patterns increasing mould risk
Sep 11, 2025

“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.

Matthew Sims
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WATCH: Are you prepared for the next bushfire?
Sep 05, 2025

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.

Matthew Sims
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