Tag: environment
Greening project kicks off
The latest stage of the Greening the West project kicked off last week, with the first of 60,000 new trees planted in Sunshine.
The project,...
Drone busts Brooklyn business
A Brooklyn business has been fined almost $8000 after drone technology showed it was not complying with its licence.
Western Land Reclamation Pty Ltd was...
Garden puts down roots
A community garden has opened in Brimbank Park specifically for refugee families.
The garden will be run by AMES Australia, an organisation that helps refugees...
Council, EPA clash on Ravenhall landfill
Melton residents deserve better than a “stinky dumping ground” in the municipality, according to councillors.
And they’re prepared to take on the environment watchdog in...
Environment boost for Brimbank
Brimbank businesses with an environmental conscience will soon be able to help to combat climate change, thanks to a new council program.
The Environmental Upgrade...
Brimbank ready to clean
The Friends of Kororoit Creek are all fired up for another crack at Clean Up Australia Day.
While there are dozens of different clean-ups planned...
Environment award for St Albans teacher
A growing need to think deeper about how we interact with the environment was behind a St Alban’s teacher’s desire to educate the next...
Brimbank welcomes new ranger
Visitors to Brimbank Park and Woodlands Historic Park have welcomed a new seasonal ranger to help over the busy summer months.
Sharyn Mundy is one...
Food for Springside Kindergarten future leaders
Annalise, Evan and Ella are today’s children, but tomorrow’s leaders.
So it’s important they learn about sustainable living and caring for the planet, Springside Kindergarten...
Deer Park North Primary School’s wetland up for state award
A barren asphalt carpark at Deer Park North Primary School has been transformed into a bird’s paradise.
The small carpark, once described by school principal...
Brooklyn breathes a little easier
Brooklyn is showing its best air quality results on record, but it’s still the worst area in Melbourne for dust emissions, the Environment Protection...
Cleanaway warned over tip methane compliance
Cleanaway has been warned for not immediately notifying the environment watchdog about methane exceedance at its Ravenhall landfill.
The company recorded the levels, which potentially...
Speed date a sustainability expert
Speed dating isn’t for everyone.
That includes Michael O’Connell, who has been married for going on 30 years and isn’t looking for new love.
But the...
Power saving ramps up at leisure centre
Greenhouse gas emissions from Brimbank council’s most energy- guzzling building could soon be cut by 30 per cent.
The council has installed a $485,000 co-generation...
Mega plant-out along Kororoit Creek
A mega Earth Day plant-out by hundreds of youngsters from two Sunshine primary schools will be another giant step towards restoring Kororoit Creek.
The $4785...
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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...
