25 August 2026 | Advocacy, Biodiversity, Clean energy
Why “many planted for every one removed” doesn’t add up The removal of 300 trees as part of the Macleod rail level crossing removal has left many residents shocked, not only by the scale of the clearing itself, but because the number of trees to be removed wasn’t...
25 July 2026 | Biodiversity
8 Ways to Reduce Light Pollution Impacts on Wildlife Leaving unnecessary lights on at night is a waste of electricity, carbon emissions and money. Importantly, it’s also creating harmful impacts on some of our wildlife. Artificial light at night directly impacts the...
30 June 2026 | Biodiversity
Meeting with the Federal Minister for Environment and Water Paul and Robin Gale-Baker were invited to meet Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt on 17 June by Kate Thwaites, Member for Jagajaga. Minister Watt was visiting Banyule in relation to a...
25 June 2026 | Biodiversity
Wonderful wildlife plants series: Sweet Bursaria Are you looking to boost biodiversity and add a touch of native beauty to your garden? A Sweet Bursaria (Bursaria spinosa) or two would be a great addition. This indigenous small to medium-sized shrub is a powerhouse...
31 May 2026 | Biodiversity
8 cool things about mosses Until recently I’ve never paid mosses much attention. I’m ashamed to admit I remember peeling blankets of moss off rocks as a kid and building imaginary fairy villages with them. Lately though, I’ve been appreciating their beauty as they...
26 April 2026 | Australian Natives, Biodiversity
Hardy & cheap local native plants for your garden Autumn is the perfect time to be planting lots of indigenous plants, allowing them to develop roots and settle in before the spring and the growing season begins. Planting tube stock is the best option: they are...
