by adrian | Oct 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
First it was complete disregard for environmental values. Now it’s disregard for human health as well. The EPA has placed signs up around Conservation Area 9 warning people not to enter, such is the level of asbestos contamination at Conservation Area 9. The City of...
by adrian | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Following a complaint from the Grassy Plains Network, the Chief Executive Agriculture Victoria has written to Axxcel Management, the owner of the Ajax Road Grassland site, reminding them of their obligations to manage noxious weeds under the Catchment and Land...
by adrian | Jun 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
We’ve just now heard the great news, we’ve won at VCAT! The developer’s application to subdivide and clear all the vegetation on the northern half of the Ajax Road Grassland site has been refused. The 35 hectares of Ajax Road Grassland gets to stay and do what it...
by adrian | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Grassy Plains Network today put in a submission to Parks Victoria regarding the new Kororoit Regional Park Strategic Plan. Our hopes are for a park that offers a fabulous, curated grassland experience with excellent visitation rates and educational facilities. Our...
by adrian | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
A significant 1.2 hectares of grassland is set to be cleared under Development Victoria’s current proposal for “Section G” of Cairnlea in Brimbank. The three patches of grassland have good stands of Kangaroo Grass and include known populations of the...
by adrian | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The stakes are high. The Geelong Strategic Assessment is going to fast-track the development of 6000 hectares that includes endangered grassland, grassy woodland and the Moorabool River. Developers stand to make windfall profits at the cost of the environment. The...
