Environment
Melbourne Zoo to build new animal hospital
Melbourne Zoo is set to receive a new wildlife hospital to cope with the rising demand for urgent animal care during bushfires and other extreme weather events.
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New balloon release laws a real sea change
As of July 1, it is now illegal to intentionally release any number of balloons in the state of Victoria with fines as high as $16,522 for an individual.
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Volunteers plant hundreds of native plants in Royal Park
The City of Melbourne’s citizen forester program is back after a year of being on hold due to COVID restrictions.
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Wildflowers bloom on Gatehouse St
Gatehouse St in Parkville is now home to a vibrant wildflower meadow after the City of Melbourne and Melbourne University planted one million seeds mid-last year.
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Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory is finally open!
After almost two-and-a-half years of restorations, Fitzroy Gardens’ beloved conservatory is now open to the public.
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Cockatoos taking over Carlton
Huge flocks of corellas and cockatoos have been seen all over Carlton to the delight of some residents.
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Community plants 2000 new plants at Royal Park
Thousands of native plants have been planted at Royal Park in a community effort to bring native vegetation and wildlife back into the space.
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Carlton community garden “a melting pot” of cultures
From composting, to e-waste recycling, to caring for local chickens, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC’s) community garden is a hub of activity.
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Locals working to protect Royal Park biodiveristy
As the largest green space in the City of Melbourne, Royal Park is considered “the lungs of the city”.
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Rental crisis deepens
Volunteering and its surprising benefits
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