I enjoyed researching and writing this feature for the April-May edition of RoyalAuto magazine (and with great pics by Eamon Gallagher). Having worked in and around Melbourne since the late ’90s I’ve noticed the CBD […]
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Category: environment
The ‘mongoose’ of North Fitzroy
Introducing Pearl, the ‘mongoose’ of North Fitzroy. Photo: Peter Barrett. I’ve never liked cats. For all the usual reasons: too aloof, won’t fetch sticks, can’t order them about. But as a young family living on […]
Dame Edna’s hometown up for international environmental award
The City of Moonee Valley is up for an international award for its plan to plant 30 per cent more trees by 2040. Photo: Isamu Sawa. Here’s my story from today’s Domain section. You can read it […]
Pet owners warned to vaccinate against rabbit-killer virus
Indie Ladan and her lop ear rabbit Heffie. Photo: Pat Scala. Indie Ladan’s lop ear rabbit Heffie may not purr or wag his tail when she comes home but he still manages to show plenty of […]
Mapping Australian wetlands, feather by feather
Children collect feathers from the lake at Jells Park. Photo: Joe Armao. Next time you find yourself in a wetland keep your eyes peeled for stray waterbird feathers. A new citizen science program – the Feather […]
