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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Authorities Tyred of Cleaning Up
Spotted by the Times on the side of the Maldon-Lockwood South Road the other day – a stack of old car tyres that had obviously been dumped.
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Water report
Unlicensed water pumpers warned Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning people against illegally pumping water from storages and waterways following a spate of incidents in recent weeks. As the weather has become warmer and drier, there have been several cases of people parking at boat ramps or besides waterways on public roads and pumping water into…
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New farm fence signs raise awareness of wheel cactus threat
Helen Evans left and Lee Mead securing a new Wheel Cactus Farm Fence Sign. The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group (TCCG) has relaunched its Farm Fence Sign initiative to combat the ongoing Wheel Cactus problem in the region. Residents and visitors may have noticed updated Farm Fence Signs appearing across the area, reminding the community of…
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