Tag: wildlife
Art support for wildlife
A new exhibition in Bacchus Marsh aims to highlight the important work of local wildlife warriors in the region.
The Nature ... Wild exhibition will...
Enviro groups fight eel fishing bid
UPDATE: The Victorian Fishing Authority contacted the Melton Environment Group and Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group in writing on Monday to inform the groups that...
Fond farewell for Bernie the Koala
Wildlife rescuers and animal lovers have been left brokenhearted after their efforts to save Bernie the koala, rescued from an out of control burn-off...
Rockbank is croc-a-block
Vicki Lowing is known as the Croc Lady.
For more than 20 years, the wildlife educator has kept crocodiles as pets – she lives with...
Melton snake service wins extra time
Melton’s free snake removal program could be here to stay.
A report outlining the results of a two-year trial snake removal program in the area...
Cash boost a win for wildlife
A local landcare group has received an $18,000 boost to help bring back native wildlife to the Melton region.
Daryl Akers, secretary of the Melton...
Ducks shot, stuffed in bags and dumped at Melton
Ten ducks, riddled with shotgun pellets, were found stuffed in plastic bags and dumped near train tracks at Melton in what is being described...
Melton, Moorabool drivers urged to watch for animals
With winter approaching, Melton and Moorabool drivers are being urged to be extra vigilant on the roads.
According to AAMI, there were more than 70...
Cooper’s Animal Refuge needs help
Orphaned goats meet you at Christine Gilmore’s door, young joeys welcome you inside, but the real party is outside.
Welcome to Cooper’s Animal Refuge at...
Dingoes have a job to do
Pure bred dingoes have a vital role in eradicating feral pests and protecting native wildlife on the brink of extinction, the threatened species commissioner...
National Bird Week celebrations a joy in Melton
Melton has an amazing array of bird life – from the majestic wedge-tailed eagles to the tiny diamond firetails.
So, it’s only fitting these wild...
Retail therapy helps Greendale wildlife shelter
Naomi Carr has nursed hundreds of animals at the Greendale Wildlife Shelter. But it’s an expensive process and the shelter can’t exist without the...
Kids get cosy with Aussie wildlife
Melton youngsters cuddled an Aussie wildlife icon last Friday.
As part of World Environment Day celebrations, mobile zoo Wild Action was at Melton library to...
Dingo pest control fears for Eynesbury
A Melton environment group fears that introducing dingoes to the Eynesbury forest for pest control will have adverse effects on native wildlife.
Earlier this year,...
Epping wildlife on the mend
By Samantha Walker
Sunny, a 15-month-old eastern grey kangaroo, is on the mend after suffering burns to his feet during a grassfire at Epping on...
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Everybody has good neighbours
Neighbourhood and community houses in Melton were full of activities last week for Neighbourhood House week. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the Fraser...
