Conservation
“Beyond disappointed”: What’s happening on the corner of this major Boronia intersection?
The $77.63 million development of the Mountain Highway Logistics Hub would include up to 50,000 square metres of warehouse space.
Knox
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Where did the koalas in Warrandyte State Park go?
Koala populations are vulnerable to attack by dogs and injury from motor vehicle collisions.
Climate
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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.
Climate
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“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.
Climate
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“A very challenging fire season”: Danger starting earlier due to drier and hotter weather
“If it’s got the right wind conditions and the fuel loads are dry enough, it would not take long for a fire to burn up to the side of the Dandenongs.”
Climate
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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.
Climate
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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?
About one-third of what humans eat are dependent on the pollination of bees, including almonds, avocados, blueberries, apples and pumpkins.
Climate
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Protecting 14 native trees from developer’s chainsaw will save Knox Council $33,000
The red ironbarks will remain following a Monday night amendment.
Climate
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Platypuses have learned to adapt to climate change. Can they survive microplastics polluting their waterways?
Hair ties and fishing lines are among the items that wrap around platypuses in Victoria’s waterways.
Climate
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In the Dandenongs, there are plenty of eucalypts, but fewer than 100 koalas. What happened?
The AKF has estimated there were as few as 49,000 koalas across Australia, down from about 600,000 in the early 1900s.
Climate
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"A powerful act of hope": Hundreds of Knox locals make light work of planting 3,500 trees
Native trees help reduce salt content and soil erosion.
Climate
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“Likely and imminent”: Yarra Ranges council adds almost 2,000 properties to new landslide planning restrictions
The new mapping would see a net increase of 1,987 properties under new planning restrictions increasing the total number of affected properties to 13,434.
Climate
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