Environment
Melbourne Water to investigate Flemington racecourse flood wall as community frustration builds
Kensington residents impacted by last month’s extraordinary floods have welcomed a review that will determine whether a wall built around Flemington Racecourse may have contributed to the inundation of surrounding communities.
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A fun-gi event for all to indulge in
This month is Urban Agriculture Month, and to highlight the annual national movement, Kensington Stockyard Food Garden is holding a Gourmet Mushroom Growing workshop on November 20 from 10am.
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Huge increase to greening of old buildings needed to hit 2040 net zero target
The current rate of local buildings being decarbonised per year was nowhere near that required for the City of Melbourne to reach its commitment of net zero emissions by 2040, a report has revealed.
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Kensington Compost Hub creating positive environmental change
After seeing a rise in compost material coming back into the hub, the Kensington Town Hall Compost Hub (KTHCH) has resumed Sunday sessions for volunteers to come together.
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Plant giveaway for residents impacted by West Gate Tunnel works
West Melbourne residents impacted by the construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) can collect a free plant or receive a nursey voucher to green their gardens.
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Threatened grasshopper jumps into new habitat
The Matchstick Grasshopper is an example of a “morabine” grasshopper, an Australian family of flightless grasshoppers found nowhere else in the world.
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Coming together for the Maribyrnong River
Those who love the Maribyrnong will be having a forum on July 20 to gather support for the appointment of a riverkeeper.
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Raptor in Royal Park
Ken Tay, a self-taught amateur photographer, started photographing in Royal Park two to three years ago for two hours of freedom and sanity each day during lockdown.
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New harvest for Citywide
Sometimes at about noon there will be a long line of street sweepers arriving from the CBD to offload their “harvest” at a large, rather complex wash plant at the Dynon Rd depot.
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Spike in toxic mushrooms prompts health warning
Recent rain has led to an outbreak of toxic mushrooms in Parkville and surrounding neighbourhoods with a local vet reporting pets had fallen ill.
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Joey joy: Melbourne Zoo welcomes new kangaroo
Remy back to his old self after flying away for three days
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