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Montrose locals in a dust-up over quarry expansion’s air quality concerns

Montrose locals in a dust-up over quarry expansion’s air quality concerns

Silica dust pollution is a major sticking point for those opposed to the proposed expansion of the pit.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“I fully support the local community”: Monbulk MP pushes for impact assessment of proposed Montrose quarry expansion

“I fully support the local community”: Monbulk MP pushes for impact assessment of proposed Montrose quarry expansion

Daniela De Martino said the fact schools and early childhood centres would be “incredibly close” to the planned pit boundary should trigger a deeper analysis.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Quarry pushback goes postal: Yarra Ranges Council joins call for impact assessment

Quarry pushback goes postal: Yarra Ranges Council joins call for impact assessment

As the days count by and locals opposed to the pit’s growth wait in fear of a sudden greenlight for the expansion, Yarra Ranges Council has also joined the list of bodies hoping to be involved in the process.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Adding 30 acres and 30 years: Montrose quarry expansion proposal draws ire from 2,000+ locals

Adding 30 acres and 30 years: Montrose quarry expansion proposal draws ire from 2,000+ locals

While Boral says the quarry is a key supplier of materials for the State Government’s Big Build projects, locals are telling them to source rock from other sites.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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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
ClimateClimate
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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
ClimateClimate
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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
ClimateClimate
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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
ClimateClimate
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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