Platypus project begins!
About 130 people gathered on the banks of the Campaspe River in Kyneton on Friday for the launch of the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network's...
Mine bid withdrawn
People power has halted controversial plans for a mining exploration licence in Macedon Ranges' east.
Comedian Tom Gleeson made clear the plans were no laughing...
Taking care of the Coliban River
The long-term protection of one of the region's most important waterways is at the centre of an innovative 20-year plan bringing together government agencies,...
CFA exercise in the Cobaws
In recent years, there have been several major fires in the Cobaw Ranges resulting in some serious losses, especially to land and property.
On Sunday...
Abuzz for new microscope
Honeybees will be put under the microscope to give diseases like nosema and American foulbrood the buzz-off in the Macedon Ranges.
Woodend Bee-Friendly Society has...
The buzz on honey
Buying honey from local beekeepers and reading the label are both good ways to ensure you'll get pure honey, local beekeeper Peter McDonald says...
Don’t panic, call a beekeeper!
Spring is a busy time for beekeepers as this is the time of year when honeybees swarm.
Castlemaine beekeeper Daniel BeeShepherd from the Castlemaine Bee...
Balloons no party for wildlife
Balloons may be an international symbol for celebration but that is the last thing on the minds of livestock owners when the litter lands...
Platypus plans
What uses electroreception to find its prey, is venomous, and is a semi aquatic mammal that lays eggs?
One of Australia's iconic species, the platypus.
The...
New kid on the kerbside
Recycling education will be a significant feature as Veolia Environmental begins its new contract providing kerbside recycling and waste collection services in Mount Alexander...
Protection promise that rocks
A re-elected Labor state government plans to purchase Hanging Rock's East Paddock.
Long championed by the community, the move is expected to give greater protection...
Higher status for forests
Greater conservation protection for the Cobaw and Wombat State Forests has been proposed following the completion of an investigation into significant areas of native...
