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Duck season in drought

The Victorian 2025 duck season commenced Wednesday 19 March and will continue until Sunday 9 June, as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that February rainfall was “below average to very much below average” for large areas of the state. Given the recent rain-deficient period, those against duck hunting are concerned that the birds are…

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Unite to untangle illegal fruit netting

Wildlife authorities are putting the spotlight on the shocking extent of grey-headed flying-fox injuries and deaths from illegal netting entanglements, as organisations unite to educate community gardeners about wildlife-friendly fruit tree netting ahead of the spring growing season.

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Group push to get off the gas

Get involved but don’t try to say MANZWG (Mt Alexander Net Zero Working Group)! MANZWG is the local group encouraging folk in the shire to move towards renewable energy use and they are holding a drop-in session on Saturday 22 February in Castlemaine. The group’s current focus is the State Government’s proposal to electrify residential…

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