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From Buckingham Palace to the Dalai Lama " Greenpeace co-founder reflects on an extraordinary life
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (448+ words) The co-founder of Greenpeace Australia reflects on many of these experiences in his new book, Merging with Nature: How a privileged English schoolboy with ADHD became a radical Australian activist. "Some of the most hilarious times were with comedian Spike…...
Young leaders visit restoration wetlands
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (150+ words) Young environmental leaders at the Eight Mile Creek wetlands THE Limestone Coast Youth Environment Council (LCYEC) launched its 2026 program with an insightful first forum, exploring environmental land management through hands-on learning at local restoration sites. The LCYEC is a free…...
The trees shaping Geelong " and putting it on the world map
2+ week, 6+ day ago (82+ words) Explore how the Geelong urban forest earned Tree City of the World status, with 200, 000 trees boosting biodiversity and sustainability....
UP right exhibition celebrates Wollumbin, birds, and ecological resilience
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (627+ words) A new installation titled UP right is now on display at Murwillumbah's M-Arts Precinct, inviting viewers to experience the natural world from a fresh perspective. The work, led by local artist Amelia Batchelor with the support of fellow local artists…...
Endangered Davidson's plum planted near Billinudgel to rebuild genetic diversity
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (275+ words) RARE rainforest trees have been planted near Billinudgel in a bid to strengthen the future of the endangered smooth Davidson's plum. The planting, carried out on Bundjalung Country on March 27, brings together plants grown from cuttings collected across the species…...
Walking the talk, conquering corrugations
2+ mon, 2+ 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
2+ mon, 5+ day 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
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
3+ mon, 4+ day 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…...