Paterson’s Curse (aka Salvation Jane and Riverina Bluebell) Botanical Name: Echium plantagineum Weed Classifications: Paterson’s Curse is a declared noxious weed in Victoria and a Regionally Controlled (priority) weed in our Nth. Central Catchment area. Where did it Come From: Paterson’s Curse, a native from western and southern Europe, was introduced into Australia as a…
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Proposed quarry: more news
The company proposing to dig a hornfels rock quarry at Bradford, near Maldon, have provided some updated information and encouraged residents to check its website for unfolding news. Some of the issues raised by residents at the community consultation session held at Baringhup in December continue to be followed up by Mawsons Concrete and Quarries.…
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Wildlife in Trouble? Please keep your eyes (and heart) open.
A kangaroo suffering from pneumonia came to a Maldon resident’s back door asking for help and is now recovering at East Trentham Wildlife Shelter – helped along by a young resident joey. Sometimes, opportunities to help wildlife practically wave at us from the roadside. A deceased marsupial for instance, may be harbouring a frightened joey…
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First of summer
Back from a three week break along the east coast … it’s time to crank the blog up again.
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