H5 Bird Flu Threat Prompts Western Port Wildlife Warning
Residents are being urged to report sick or dead birds and marine mammals as H5 bird flu threatens wildlife, tourism and poultry operations around Western Port.
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Gill Claps Back at Mayor’s “Keyboard Warrior” Post, Labelling it a “Fabrication” as Council Moves to Save Wallabies
Councillor David Gill has clapped back at Mayor Anthony Marsh’s “keyboard warrior” Facebook post, labelling it a “fabrication” during fiery debate over The Briars wallaby crisis. Although the vote to protect the animals was unanimous, the urgent meeting exposed sharp divisions — and revealed ulterior intentions from the Mayor and the notorious bloc of six.
$900k Coastal Wetlands Project to Bolster Western Port’s Climate Defences
A $900,000 Western Port Biosphere and RMIT initiative will restore mangroves and saltmarsh to protect Western Port’s coastlines from erosion, storm surges, and climate change impacts.
Western Port Biosphere Launches New Campaign
The Western Port Biosphere Foundation has launched its end-of-financial-year appeal, urging public support to protect Western Port’s Ramsar wetlands, endangered marine life, and rare Bryozoan Reef.
Bass Strait Could Be More Than Just a Highway for Whales, Says New Study
New research by the Dolphin Research Institute reveals Bass Strait could be a vital feeding and calving ground for humpback whales, challenging long-held beliefs and prompting calls for better environmental protection.
Council Skinks Ahead with Federal Oversight for Dromana Development
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has thrown its support behind a federally recommended controlled action to oversee a 250-home development in Dromana.
Koala Deaths on Mornington Peninsula Roads Prompt Call for Caution
With 13 koalas killed on Mornington Peninsula roads since September, conservationists are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert to protect local wildlife during the holiday period.
