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Walking the talk, conquering corrugations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (457+ words) A LARGE number of walkers are limbering up to participate in this month's Conquer the Corrugations walk between Inverleigh and Winchelsea " and back. The event originated in Queensland, raising awareness of mental health matters while forging strong, supportive connections, and…...
Groups alarmed at mining exploration in Wombat State Forest
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (365+ words) LOCAL conservation groups are urging the State Government to act fast to create a promised regional park in a section of the Wombat State Forest south east of Trentham amid growing concerns over exploration drilling for gold in the forest....
X-ray machine to support local wildlife
3+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) A SIGNIFICANT tool in helping treat injured wild animals is now at Ballarat Wildlife Hospital after generous support from community groups. In February, the hospital received a $46,000 DR portable x-ray machine to help assess wildlife for treatment. Ballarat Wildlife Hospital…...
140kg endangered loggerhead turtle released at The Pass
3+ week, 4+ day ago (434+ words) SURFERS and beachgoers were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Pass recently, when a large, endangered loggerhead turtle was released back into the ocean. The 140kg male turtle, affectionately named Cheddar, had been found struggling close to shore and appearing…...
Iconic Shelford Duck Race returns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) THE typically quite township of Shelford is set to come alive as the annual and much-loved duck race event returns next weekend. On Sunday 22 February, hundreds will flock from around the greater Geelong region for the volunteer-run day that will…...
A rare slice of She Oaks backing onto the Brisbane Ranges
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (360+ words) Want to get away from it all and live or holiday peacefully among the beauty of natural bush with zero traffic? If so, Geelong Real Estate Co has a unique listing at 403 Stirling Road, She Oaks, where you can secure…...
Australia’s forests are dying faster than they can recover
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (423+ words) TREES across Australia's forests are dying at increasing rates as the climate warms, according to a major new study led by Western Sydney University. The research found a continent-wide rise in background tree mortality, defined as tree loss not caused…...
The planet called – it wants your can backEasy everyday wins to keep Moorabool beautiful: starting with your bottles, cans and cartons
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (334+ words) You can donate your 10c refund to local legends, like the Bacchus Marsh SES, doing good work across the region. MOORABOOL is worth caring for, and Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and West Zone operator TOMRA Cleanaway are calling on locals…...
Meg Washington's Natural Beauty explores the schism between art and capitalism
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (583+ words) SINGER-songwriter Meg Washington is touring her award-nominated new album GEM on a 23-date run and stopping at Brunswick Heads in February. The four-time ARIA Award-winner and masterful storyteller said the new single Natural Beauty is at the heart of the…...
Supporting heritage, nature and connections
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (339+ words) HIGH Camp Rail and Flora Reserve is set to be revitalised with a Tiny Towns Fund grant and support funding from Mitchell Shire Council and community groups. The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT), and community representatives, met with…...