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Alcoa denied groundwater access after campaign by Anglesea residents and council

Alcoa denied groundwater access after campaign by Anglesea residents and council

The mining company sought to extract the equivalent of 600 Olympic-sized swimming pools from local groundwater each year.

Darcie Humphreys
ClimateClimate
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VicGrid sets stricter standards for wind farm developers after Corangamite council cites “minimal and last minute” consultation

VicGrid sets stricter standards for wind farm developers after Corangamite council cites “minimal and last minute” consultation

Mayor Kate Makin described the process as “not good enough”, pointing to Berrybank Wind Farm as an example of how to do it better.

Zara Cuthbertson
GrampiansGrampians
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Hamilton to process livestock waste locally, cutting 100 truck trips a year

Hamilton to process livestock waste locally, cutting 100 truck trips a year

The new system in the Grampians will create compost and reduce transport emissions.

Darcie Humphreys
ClimateClimate
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Glenelg Shire has three operating wind farms and two approved battery projects. It says its ready for more

Glenelg Shire has three operating wind farms and two approved battery projects. It says its ready for more

A regional advocate says councils should help communities to set clear expectations about what they want from renewable projects.

Zara Cuthbertson
CreswickCreswick
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Hepburn Shire has awarded $20,000 to help cool the regional towns that once never needed air conditioning.

Hepburn Shire has awarded $20,000 to help cool the regional towns that once never needed air conditioning.

Creswick Neighbourhood Centre and Clunes Neighbourhood House have been given funding to continue work on the ground preparing their communities for extreme heat.

Darcie Humphreys
ClimateClimate
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Golden Plains among 500+ councils urging $1.3 billion fossil fuel levy to fund disaster repairs

Golden Plains among 500+ councils urging $1.3 billion fossil fuel levy to fund disaster repairs

Councils say they are increasingly carrying the financial burden of repairing roads, drainage and public assets after extreme weather events.

Zara Cuthbertson
ProfilesProfiles
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Weather whiplash sees farmers turning to native plantings for protection

Weather whiplash sees farmers turning to native plantings for protection

“The wind is coming from the north, and you want to stop [it] from taking the moisture out of our soil.”

Darcie Humphreys
AgricultureAgriculture
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West Vic farmers who cut emissions to combat extreme weather are reaping the benefits

West Vic farmers who cut emissions to combat extreme weather are reaping the benefits

“The combination of rotational grazing and changing animal management has surprisingly helped us build soil carbon.”

Darcie Humphreys
WildlifeWildlife
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The West Vic volunteers planting 30,000 trees a year to bring koalas back to their rivers

The West Vic volunteers planting 30,000 trees a year to bring koalas back to their rivers

“These animals are already on a knife’s edge of survival. They're skinny, their immune system's low, they're not getting enough to drink or eat.”

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
Another piece of the puzzle: Energy cop and VicGrid boss explain new rules for renewable energy developers

Another piece of the puzzle: Energy cop and VicGrid boss explain new rules for renewable energy developers

Wind farms could be denied access to the grid if they fail to meet standards covering community engagement, landholder rights and local benefits.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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As El Nino predictions loom, a West Vic landcare course is teaching farmers to prepare their soil for drier conditions

As El Nino predictions loom, a West Vic landcare course is teaching farmers to prepare their soil for drier conditions

A $5,000 farming resilience program is being delivered for just $300 a place, with training in soil health, grazing and water management on offer.

Zara Cuthbertson
BallaratBallarat
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Ballarat farmers prepare for looming El Niño declaration

Ballarat farmers prepare for looming El Niño declaration

An El Niño event would mean extreme heat and drier weather, potentially leading to drought across the country.

Darcie Humphreys