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Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters
Jul 03, 2025

Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

With plenty more fish in the lakes, we’ve got you sorted on where you can cast a line.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Activists take state government to court after “more than 1000 koalas” shot from helicopter at Budj Bim
Jun 26, 2025

Activists take state government to court after “more than 1000 koalas” shot from helicopter at Budj Bim

A government department is being taken to court in a bid by animal rights activists to quash a decision to shoot bushfire-affected koalas from helicopters.

William Ton
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What to do with cats? Southern Grampians Council wrestles with the eternal question
Jun 16, 2025

What to do with cats? Southern Grampians Council wrestles with the eternal question

They’re fluffy and they trill, purr and kill.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife
May 22, 2025

Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife

Ten years ago, Allen McCauley began taking photography more seriously.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight
May 14, 2025

The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

“The whole community have become shearwater warriors.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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Why are dead penguins washing up on Warrnambool beaches?
Mar 13, 2025

Why are dead penguins washing up on Warrnambool beaches?

“If you do find a dead little penguin or other seabird, please do not touch it.”

David Allegretti
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