A new national requirement comes into force for new dwellings and renovations on 1 May – houses will need to achieve a Whole-of-Home Energy Rating of 7 stars instead of 6 stars.
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National Eucalypt Day was held on 23 March and the prestigious Eucalypt Trust Dahl Medal for 2025 was awarded to renowned Australian author and environmental writer, Ashley Hay. The medal celebrates the Norwegian-born Bjarne Klaus Dahl, who spent his working life among the eucalypt forests of Victoria. The medal recognises and rewards those who have…
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Aquila audax
Close-up views of Wedge-tailed Eagles are always memorable.
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Boneseed is that a weed?
Yes, Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) is classified as a Weed of National Significance (WONS) across Australia and as a ‘Regionally Prohibited’ noxious weed in the North Central Catchment (our region) in Victoria.
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