Environment
Melbourne’s pets in good hands at renovated Lort Smith Hospital
The country’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital has officially unveiled its newly renovated facilities, with upgrades set to provide the best possible care to Melbourne’s four-legged friends.
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Permaculture: one of Australia’s noblest exports
Permaculture provides a positive way forward of how humanity can work with nature to deliver its needs of shelter, food, water, energy and life purpose
Read MoreMoonee Ponds Creek revitalisation projects left without a paddle
A City of Melbourne councillor has called for action on various improvement projects that have stalled for years along Moonee Ponds Creek, noting opportunities to unlock vital community spaces was “just not happening”.
Read MoreCouncil to get to the bottom of sinkhole in Kensington
Traffic in Kensington came to a standstill after a sinkhole opened up on Macaulay Rd on December 6 following days of heavy rainfall.
Read MoreFOGO waste service keeps a lid on landfill
West Melbourne resident Emma Cook says doing her bit to help the environment by recycling food and garden organic waste from home has been hugely rewarding.
Read MoreCouncil launches community engagement for renewal of Royal Park
The City of Melbourne is inviting the community to have its say on the Royal Park Master Plan as it enters the first stage of engagement, with the two-year process beginning in November.
Read MoreReview uncertain about the role of Flemington Racecourse’s flood wall in disastrous flooding
A review into last October’s devastating Maribyrnong River floods has not been able to determine whether the Flemington Racecourse flood wall had the potential to exacerbate the disaster after homes around it were inundated.
Read MoreCommunity bands together to rescue a parrot in Kensington
A lorikeet parrot found exhausted and disorientated on a Kensington footpath has made a strong recovery thanks to a heartfelt community effort.
Read MoreWhy compost at home?
Composting is one of the most powerful actions an individual can take to reduce food waste, address climate change, and build healthy soil.
Read MoreSnakes sighted at Maribyrnong River, residents urged to be vigilant
Locals, fear not! These snakes are only Mark Pelley’s pets, and the professional snake catcher appeared with them last month to remind residents to be vigilant following several recent sightings along the banks of the Maribyrnong River as Melbourne enters spring.
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