Category Archives: Environment
Cyclone Debbie victims insulted over diminished relief funding
Cyclone Debbie victims are demanding answers about why the federal and state government’s community relief and recovery fund has offered less than half the compensation as when Cyclone Yasi struck. Residents from some of the most heavily hit areas have criticised the Queensland government for
Cyclone Debbie victims insulted over diminished relief funding
Cyclone Debbie victims are demanding answers about why the federal and state government’s community relief and recovery fund has offered less than half the compensation as when Cyclone Yasi struck. Residents from some of the most heavily hit areas have criticised the Queensland government for
Grisly floodwater find sparks ‘sharknado’ fears in Townsville
The emergence of a dead bull shark marooned in mud amid Queensland flood water following Cyclone Debbie has prompted fears of dangerous surprises lurking below the surface. WIN News Townsville reporter Philip Calder, 26, was among the first on scene
Grisly floodwater find sparks ‘sharknado’ fears in Townsville
The emergence of a dead bull shark marooned in mud amid Queensland flood water following Cyclone Debbie has prompted fears of dangerous surprises lurking below the surface. WIN News Townsville reporter Philip Calder, 26, was among the first on scene
‘The house was rocking’, two days in a bathtub to survive Cyclone Debbie
A Queensland woman cowered in her bathtub for two days fearing she would not survive the fury of Cyclone Debbie as it tore through her hometown. Helen Muller, 59, told AAP she had not eaten since the cyclone struck Proserpine on Tuesday.
‘The house was rocking’, two days in a bathtub to survive Cyclone Debbie
A Queensland woman cowered in her bathtub for two days fearing she would not survive the fury of Cyclone Debbie as it tore through her hometown. Helen Muller, 59, told AAP she had not eaten since the cyclone struck Proserpine on Tuesday.
What it was like at the heart of Cyclone Debbie
The cost of Cyclone Debbie’s devastating rampage along the north Queensland coast is slowly emerging. Towns were battered by the storm, which caused major flash floods, left 63,000 households without power and caused untold property damage. These are some of the
What it was like at the heart of Cyclone Debbie
The cost of Cyclone Debbie’s devastating rampage along the north Queensland coast is slowly emerging. Towns were battered by the storm, which caused major flash floods, left 63,000 households without power and caused untold property damage. These are some of the
CFA swarms on gas leak
Update: The situation has been declared “safe” as of 3.30pm, and the CFA advises nearby residents to open windows and doors to ventilate their homes or businesses. Earlier: Emergency services were called to a hazardous gas leak in Beaconsfield on Wednesday
CFA swarms on gas leak
Update: The situation has been declared “safe” as of 3.30pm, and the CFA advises nearby residents to open windows and doors to ventilate their homes or businesses. Earlier: Emergency services were called to a hazardous gas leak in Beaconsfield on Wednesday
Road’s a ‘putrid’ dumping ground
Dead sharks covered in flies were among numerous “putrid” items dumped along a Nar Nar Goon North road and left to rot for more than three weeks in the heat. Maryknoll resident Clive Horton who reported the dumped items to
Road’s a ‘putrid’ dumping ground
Dead sharks covered in flies were among numerous “putrid” items dumped along a Nar Nar Goon North road and left to rot for more than three weeks in the heat. Maryknoll resident Clive Horton who reported the dumped items to
Helping the beasts of burden
Paul Owens remembers vividly the dire state of one particular pony. It was underweight and had a nasty shoulder wound from where its harness had been constantly rubbing. As Mr Owens and the other volunteers approached, the pony – Bert,
Helping the beasts of burden
Paul Owens remembers vividly the dire state of one particular pony. It was underweight and had a nasty shoulder wound from where its harness had been constantly rubbing. As Mr Owens and the other volunteers approached, the pony – Bert,
‘Soft’ quarry’s hard impact
Bunyip and Garfield residents gathered at Bunyip Hall to hear a community update on Hanson’s proposed granite quarry for Bunyip North, which would expand across 134 hectares of agricultural and residential land. The Mt Cannibal and District Preservation Group, which has
‘Soft’ quarry’s hard impact
Bunyip and Garfield residents gathered at Bunyip Hall to hear a community update on Hanson’s proposed granite quarry for Bunyip North, which would expand across 134 hectares of agricultural and residential land. The Mt Cannibal and District Preservation Group, which has
Designed to ‘checkmate’
The proposed Glismann Road development plan would “checkmate” landowners rendering them unable to realise the full potential of their land, an experienced civil engineer has warned. Cardinia Shire Council endorsed the first phase of a plan to develop 20 hectares
Designed to ‘checkmate’
The proposed Glismann Road development plan would “checkmate” landowners rendering them unable to realise the full potential of their land, an experienced civil engineer has warned. Cardinia Shire Council endorsed the first phase of a plan to develop 20 hectares
Weather mucks up spud harvest
A Nar Nar Goon-based potato grower has lost about 30 per cent of its main crop and 40 per cent of its summer crop this year due to an unusually rainy spring. Red Gem is one of Australia’s largest potato
Weather mucks up spud harvest
A Nar Nar Goon-based potato grower has lost about 30 per cent of its main crop and 40 per cent of its summer crop this year due to an unusually rainy spring. Red Gem is one of Australia’s largest potato
New strain of tick paralysis
Pet owners have faced a new health threat this spring, with the “deadly” eastern paralysis tick finding its way to Melbourne for the first time, as parts of Cardinia Shire have been identified as southern paralysis “tick hot spots”. Led
New strain of tick paralysis
Pet owners have faced a new health threat this spring, with the “deadly” eastern paralysis tick finding its way to Melbourne for the first time, as parts of Cardinia Shire have been identified as southern paralysis “tick hot spots”. Led
Storm renders residents powerless
Last Sunday’s storm did not discriminate, imposing varying levels of damage to properties and leaving many residents across the shire without power for a number of days. Some more so than others, particularly those in Ranges Ward who remained without
Storm renders residents powerless
Last Sunday’s storm did not discriminate, imposing varying levels of damage to properties and leaving many residents across the shire without power for a number of days. Some more so than others, particularly those in Ranges Ward who remained without
SES members on their toes
Emerald SES was faced with its busiest 24 hours in five years as severe winds shook the region on Sunday. “We received more than 300 calls in a 24-hour period between Sunday and Monday mornings,” Emerald SES unit controller Ben
SES members on their toes
Emerald SES was faced with its busiest 24 hours in five years as severe winds shook the region on Sunday. “We received more than 300 calls in a 24-hour period between Sunday and Monday mornings,” Emerald SES unit controller Ben
Firefighters assist flooded South Australia
Toomuc Fire Brigade members were among Cardinia volunteers dispatched to flood affected areas in South Australia to help save at-risk homes last week. While Toomuc Fire Brigade’s John Ferrari had travelled interstate on many occasions to assist with fires, this
Firefighters assist flooded South Australia
Toomuc Fire Brigade members were among Cardinia volunteers dispatched to flood affected areas in South Australia to help save at-risk homes last week. While Toomuc Fire Brigade’s John Ferrari had travelled interstate on many occasions to assist with fires, this
Factory fire emits ‘thick, black smoke’
The CFA has issued a warning after a Pakenham factory fire emitted “thick, black smoke” on Monday afternoon. Residents have been advised to avoid the area near Sharnet Circuit and Pine Hill Drive where it was understood that chemicals caught
Factory fire emits ‘thick, black smoke’
The CFA has issued a warning after a Pakenham factory fire emitted “thick, black smoke” on Monday afternoon. Residents have been advised to avoid the area near Sharnet Circuit and Pine Hill Drive where it was understood that chemicals caught
SES rescues fallen horse
Emerald SES rushed to the scene of an elderly horse that had fallen on its side in Macclesfield on Wednesday. The horse, Penny, had fallen between a barbed wire fence and a large mound of brown dirt, and was unable
SES rescues fallen horse
Emerald SES rushed to the scene of an elderly horse that had fallen on its side in Macclesfield on Wednesday. The horse, Penny, had fallen between a barbed wire fence and a large mound of brown dirt, and was unable
Electronic waste equals jobs
Ground has been broken for the development of an e-waste facility in Officer, creating jobs for the shire’s disadvantaged. The Outlook-run e-waste facility would help divert discarded electronic appliances such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions from being dumped in
Electronic waste equals jobs
Ground has been broken for the development of an e-waste facility in Officer, creating jobs for the shire’s disadvantaged. The Outlook-run e-waste facility would help divert discarded electronic appliances such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions from being dumped in
Dash to save ducklings
A new Pakenham family has helped rescue 10 ducklings and a mother duck after a car scare dispersed the startled birds in all directions. Pakenham resident Bernie Fisher was sitting in his lounge room watching television on the afternoon of
Dash to save ducklings
A new Pakenham family has helped rescue 10 ducklings and a mother duck after a car scare dispersed the startled birds in all directions. Pakenham resident Bernie Fisher was sitting in his lounge room watching television on the afternoon of
Big green grin dental clinic
A Berwick dental clinic has been selected as one of 30 finalists from across the state for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Beaconsfield Dental’s environmentally friendly building design and dedication to using biodegradable products has placed it among the most sustainable
Big green grin dental clinic
A Berwick dental clinic has been selected as one of 30 finalists from across the state for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Beaconsfield Dental’s environmentally friendly building design and dedication to using biodegradable products has placed it among the most sustainable
Sheep dumped in ditch
At least three dead sheep were dumped in a ditch beside the railway line in Nar Nar Goon and remained there for almost a week, despite complaints from residents. Nearby resident Norman Crook said his wife went for a walk
Sheep dumped in ditch
At least three dead sheep were dumped in a ditch beside the railway line in Nar Nar Goon and remained there for almost a week, despite complaints from residents. Nearby resident Norman Crook said his wife went for a walk
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