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Solar farm proposal in The Basin highlights a bigger problem

Solar farm proposal in The Basin highlights a bigger problem

An energy expert has called for renewable energy developers to approach their community consultation process earlier and with a greater focus on delivering benefits, with the month-long consultation period for a proposed solar farm in The Basin about to close.

Matthew Sims
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Lysterfield locals push to block school from being built in Green Wedge zone

Lysterfield locals push to block school from being built in Green Wedge zone

A petition opposing a school development that plans to host 239 students near Lysterfield Lake Park has attracted close to 5000 signatures.

Matthew Sims
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"Once it's gone, it's gone": Local groups say platypus population at risk due to Lysterfield landfill proposal

"Once it's gone, it's gone": Local groups say platypus population at risk due to Lysterfield landfill proposal

A proposed cleanfill site in Lysterfield would see 400,000 cubic metres of soil dumped on land near a platypus population already under threat. Local community organisations have banded together to strengthen their case against the proposal.

Matthew Sims
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Secret garden of Knox: How locals built an amazing indigenous plant nursery

Secret garden of Knox: How locals built an amazing indigenous plant nursery

The Knox Environment Society has over 300 volunteer members and grows over 70,000 plants a year.

Sally Dusting-Laird