Barrm Birrm
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Short-term thrill, long-term wound
Irresponsible and destructive trail bike riders have been accused of getting a short-term thrill while leaving a long-term wound in a highly significant flora and fauna location in the Macedon Ranges. With the holiday season coming up, Riddells Creek Landcare president Ross Colliver has spoken out about what is happening at Barrm Birrm on the…
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Bid for state acquisition
Amy Hume State acquisition of Riddells Creek’s Barrm Birrm could preserve threatened flora, provide community open space and fix bungled planning of the past. Macedon Ranges Shire Council is calling on the Victorian Government to purchase the remaining privately owned lots of the area to fast-track its protection. Spearheading the move last week, councillor Annette…