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Weather whiplash: What another season of fires and floods can tell us about West Vic’s future

Weather whiplash: What another season of fires and floods can tell us about West Vic’s future

Researchers warn shorter gaps between natural disasters are becoming more frequent, leaving communities less time to recover.

Zara Cuthbertson
BallaratBallarat
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Ballarat's big idea: A whole city powered by itself

Ballarat's big idea: A whole city powered by itself

A community-led energy network aims to keep energy and profits local.

Darcie Humphreys
WildlifeWildlife
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Teepees for tiny critters: Wildlife gets a helping hand in post-fire West Vic

Teepees for tiny critters: Wildlife gets a helping hand in post-fire West Vic

From rainbow bee-eaters to thornbills, native animals are reappearing across the Grampians, Pomonal, Little Desert and Dadswell Bridge.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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“At the mercy of mother nature”: Western Victoria braces for more extreme fire conditions

“At the mercy of mother nature”: Western Victoria braces for more extreme fire conditions

The CFA said brigades were already positioned - including in towers - and monitoring conditions.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Huge news”: Regulator draws red line through offshore blasting proposal near Warrnambool

“Huge news”: Regulator draws red line through offshore blasting proposal near Warrnambool

Despite the rejection, about 2.5 million hectares of ocean off Victoria and Tasmania could be opened for gas and oil exploration.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

West Vic will face extreme heat and elevated fire danger less than a fortnight after fires and flash floods damaged parts of Victoria’s coast and hinterland.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Hundreds of locals and holidaymakers displaced after Great Ocean Road flash floods

Hundreds of locals and holidaymakers displaced after Great Ocean Road flash floods

The severe rainfall resulted in burst river banks, strong currents and dozens of damaged vehicles and caravans.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
“If they see there’s too much heat, they’ll back off”: People power the key to halting new gas drilling

“If they see there’s too much heat, they’ll back off”: People power the key to halting new gas drilling

“We’ve had some pretty good wins over the years.”

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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Over 1,100 solar batteries installed in West Vic as government injects additional $5B into discount program

Over 1,100 solar batteries installed in West Vic as government injects additional $5B into discount program

National demand for the subsidised batteries has been higher than initially expected.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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Fire restrictions locked in as West Vic’s summer fire risk climbs

Fire restrictions locked in as West Vic’s summer fire risk climbs

Authorities say the region’s spring rain is unlikely to offset the predicted heat.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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Wind farm construction chews up west Vic rentals, but can it also help plug gaps in housing?

Wind farm construction chews up west Vic rentals, but can it also help plug gaps in housing?

One West Vic project responded to local concerns by contributing $500,000 towards crisis accommodation.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Drought, heat and wind: Why west Vic’s dams are staying low despite the rain

Drought, heat and wind: Why west Vic’s dams are staying low despite the rain

With dams losing water as quickly as it falls, families like the Peppers are investing heavily in pipes, pumps, and troughs to stay ahead of evaporation.

Zara Cuthbertson