Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
White-throated snapping turtle. Photo courtesy Marilyn Connell. Did you know that there is such a thing as a bum breathing Turtle? It’s actually called the white-throated snapping turtle and its scientific name is Elseya albagula but those names are much less catchy and intriguing. Either way the bum breathing turtles are critically endangered, so clever…
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In an exciting development for wildlife enthusiasts, Sean Dooley, widely known as the ‘Birdman’, is set to grace the Ballarat Municipal Observatory & Museum with two engaging sessions on Wednesday, 3 April as part of the International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) events.
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Captain Brendan McKnight of Baringhup Fire Brigade reports that on Saturday 15 February, which was a particularly windy day, there was a callout to Newbridge after a smoke report from the Tarrengower tower. “It was up at the Bio Gro plant, the composting plant, it went over the fence and across the road.” Brendan said…
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For as long as I can remember Galahs have used this perfect hollow in a Yellow Gum as a spring nest site.
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