Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The State Government released its Victorian Transmission Plan on Sunday 17 August, saying it is the next step towards reaching its renewable energy target. The plan by VicGrid, which is coordinating the planning and development of transmission infrastructure, includes maps of “proposed renewable energy zones.” The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the plan doesn’t provide…
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The Victorian 2025 duck season commenced Wednesday 19 March and will continue until Sunday 9 June, as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that February rainfall was “below average to very much below average” for large areas of the state. Given the recent rain-deficient period, those against duck hunting are concerned that the birds are…
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Victorians are able to collect free firewood for personal use from designated state forest firewood collection areas from Saturday 1 March until Monday 30 June. Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) Director Forest and Fire Operations Loddon Mallee, Scott Falconer, urged collectors to play it safe and check local weather conditions as well…
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The Environment Protection Authority approved the development licence for Coliban Water’s proposed Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) upgrade plans in mid-March following a public feedback period over November and December. Castlemaine WRP Program Director Danny Childs said feedback from the public for the proposed upgrades was overwhelmingly supportive. “We received 88 submissions from the public…
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