Environment

Carlton petrol station fined for environmental breach
A NSW-based company running a petrol station in Carlton has been fined $5928 for failing to show it was obeying an environmental notice from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Victoria.
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Councillors divided on parking as urban forest plans for Carlton and East Melbourne approved
Plans for increased greening and tree canopy in four inner-city suburbs have been adopted by the City of Melbourne despite some councillors opposing them due to concerns surrounding the potential loss of car parking.
Read MoreStill time to have your say on the Royal Park Master Plan
A collective of local conservation groups are urging people to “have their say” on the Royal Park Master Plan before the community consultation period ends next month.
Read MoreMelbourne General Cemetery to become a green Sanctuary through new partnership
The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is collaborating with the City of Melbourne on its ambitious environmental initiative Project Cultivate.
Read MoreThe recycling hub bringing Carlton one step closer to a circular economy
With so much waste unable to be disposed of sustainably in standard bins, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC) revamped Recycling Hub has become a community pillar.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne unveils next urban forest plan for inner city
The City of Melbourne is seeking community feedback on new draft “urban forest” precinct plans for Carlton and East Melbourne.
Read MoreFruit bat electrocutions in Parkville prompt CitiPower to take action
Residents of a Parkville South street have spoken of their concern of fruit bats being electrocuted on power lines as large numbers feed on nearby gingko trees.
Read MoreWildflower meadows bloom in Parkville
A vibrant wildflower meadow has sprung to life in Parkville thanks to a new project boosting biodiversity in the urban environment.
Read MoreCosta Georgiadis helps to celebrate a greener Melbourne General Cemetery
A community celebration has been held for a ground-breaking program aimed at transforming the natural landscape of the historic Melbourne General Cemetery.
Read MoreCemetery greening under way
Project Cultivate, a long-awaited initiative aimed at enhancing the natural environment within the grounds of the Melbourne General Cemetery while championing the use of locally native plants, officially sprouted last month.
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Still time to have your say on the Royal Park Master Plan
