Hoofprints on the plovers’ shore
A quiet stretch of coastline in Victoria’s south-west has become a battleground between conservationists and one of the region’s major industries – horse racing, writes Sinead McComish.
Environmentalists say “big picture” overlooked
Evironmental and educational groups accuse property developers and local politicians of ignoring the interests of the Yarra. Natasa Balac reports.
Fears for one of the last Yarra billabongs
A community group fears engineering works will undermine the heritage value of one of the last Yarra billabongs, Rochelle Erwin reports.
Grazing ban fire risk fears
The ban on grazing along the Yarra River has increased fears of a “high spark hazard”. Annabel Thomas reports.
Litter traps lethal pickings for birds
Ecologists are concerned the litter traps along the Yarra River are harmful to birds. James Burgess reports.
Deer “invasion” threat
An environmental planner warns that deer are causing increasing damage to agriculture in the Yarra Valley. Georgia Hill reports.
Puppy death blamed on Yarra pollution
A decline in the Yarra’s water quality is said to be harming pets and wildlife. Caitlin Doyle reports.
When shooting ducks is a family affair
Activists say that the family man is gone from duck hunting in Victoria. However, a Bairnsdale shooter in his late twenties sees things differently. Julius Dennis reports.
War on the wetlands
Members of a Geelong-based rescue team say they are determined to pressure the State Government to ban duck hunting on Victorian wetlands. Elle Richards reports.
That sinking feeling
While sinkholes are considered natural phenomenon, experts believe human activity is increasing their prevalence, writes Vincent Dwyer.