Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Spiny Rush Spiny Rush Common Name: Spiny Rush Botanical Name: Juncus acutus Weed Classification: Spiny Rush is a declared Noxious Weed and classified as Regionally Controlled in our North Central region, hence must be controlled. Where did it Come From: It’s not known how Spiny Rush was introduced into Australia, but it has a wide…
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With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman said it is crucial fire agencies…
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A world first facility researching the impact of extreme hot and cold weather on crops is expanding. The FATE facility measures the impact of heat waves, drought and frost on cereal, pulse and oilseed crops, testing conditions on the crops at various stages to understand the impact on grain quality. This expansion will enable more…
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We have a trifecta of ‘no call-outs’ for the fire brigades at Newstead, Baringhup and Maldon in the past week. Stay safe and alert, everyone! Thanks again to our local CFA volunteers for their incredible dedication and hard work during our hot and dry summer.
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