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Joint project with students creates buzz at Wollert
NATIVE bees are set for a boost from a joint initiative between Major Road Projects Victoria’s Epping Road upgrade team and Wollert Secondary College.The...
Double the ‘disappointment’ as dumped rubbish increases
TONNES of rubbish have been illegally dumped in Mount Disappointment State Forest over the past few months – almost double the amount that forest...
Environmental concern on Broadford-Wandong Road
By Pam KiriakidisConditions along the Broadford-Wandong Road has sparked environmental concern, with dumped rubbish and dead animals found alongside the road.Resident Terrence Hanlon, who...
More greenery across City of Whittlesea
MORE than 1250 new trees will be planted over the next fourth months, providing more shade and green cover through the City of Whittlesea’s...
Mitchell Shire councillors note progress on projects
MITCHELL Shire councillors are satisfied with the organisation’s delivery of both capital works and significant projects at the midway point of the financial year.At...
EPA allege old tip site leaking into creek
The Environmental Protection Authority, EPA, has issued the landowner of the former Kilmore East tip with an environmental action notice in regards to leachate...
Sustainability guides new Mitchell waste strategy
A circular economy that reduces landfill waste and improved service delivery are two concepts at the heart of a new Mitchell Shire Waste and...
Help prepare Mitchell Shire Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan
Mitchell Shire Council is preparing a draft climate emergency action plan and seeking the community’s help to develop concepts that work for Mitchell.The plan...
Second life for tennis balls at Kilmore Tennis Club
Kilmore Tennis Club has partnered with Game On Recycling to collect and recycle tennis balls by installing a collection unit at its clubrooms.An estimated...
O’Gradys Road oil drums still abandoned
The three dumped 44-gallon drums full of sump oil and rubbish along O’Gradys Road at Kilmore East will be removed safely through VLine.VLine, who...

