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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.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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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.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

Since 2022, a youth-focused environmental group has successfully restored one site in Gardiners Creek Reserve. As a result of their work, the number of observed plant and animal species has increased.

William Pascua
ClimateClimate
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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.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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What will the Yarra Ranges’ new landslide management plans mean for you?

What will the Yarra Ranges’ new landslide management plans mean for you?

Public consultation will run from Thursday August 21 to Friday October 3.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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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.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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Battery boost: How Labor's newest pledge could save you $4000 off a solar battery

Battery boost: How Labor's newest pledge could save you $4000 off a solar battery

With 22.9 percent of houses in Whitehorse utilising solar energy, Energy Minister Chris Bowen visited Burwood this week to announce a re-elected Labor government would cover close to a third of the cost of a solar battery.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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"It's time for us to get serious": Deakin candidates lay out their plans for renewables

"It's time for us to get serious": Deakin candidates lay out their plans for renewables

Three out of four of the candidates for Deakin made their case for Australia’s renewable future on Wednesday night during a community forum in Ringwood.

Justine de Jonge
KnoxKnox
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Why did Knox Council spend 30 minutes debating the removal of a single tree?

Why did Knox Council spend 30 minutes debating the removal of a single tree?

A healthy gum tree and significant tree in The Basin will be replaced with a smaller native tree, following a Knox Council decision.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Where do Chisholm's candidates stand on a renewable future?

Where do Chisholm's candidates stand on a renewable future?

At a community forum in Mt Waverley on Tuesday night, candidates vying for election in in Chisholm made their pitch for Australia's renewable future.

Tyler Wright
MaroondahMaroondah
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What will 40,000 new homes mean for Maroondah’s enviable tree canopy?

What will 40,000 new homes mean for Maroondah’s enviable tree canopy?

Maroondah Council fears State Government planning codes will ride roughshod over the city’s “unique” tree coverage.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Disaster report shows 30km nuclear plume descending on Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Disaster report shows 30km nuclear plume descending on Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

New research and mapping has shown the nuclear plume from a Fukushima-scale nuclear accident would stretch across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Matthew Sims