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What Eucalypt is that?

Connecting Country is presenting half day Eucalypt Identification Workshops in four locations across the Mount Alexander region. Each workshop aims to provide participants with the skills needed to identify some of the common eucalypt species to be found in the … Continue reading →

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Grasslands morning with Newstead Landcare

Victoria’s beautiful native grasslands were the ecosystems that attracted European settlement in the 1800s. As a result, they are one of our most diminished natural splendours and resources. But they still live in our area and can be seen and … Continue reading →

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Favourite wildflower place to be burnt

The following article was contributed by Frances Cincotta. I nearly skittled a Stump-tailed Lizard (Tiliqua rugosa, also known as Shingleback) that was basking on Demo Track this sunny afternoon. Luckily my car pulled up in time and the ancient-looking creature … Continue reading →

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Are there Platypus in your local creeks?

The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) along with the Newstead Landcare Group invites you to join us at a Platypus information night. The Australian Platypus Conservancy will present an illustrated talk about the amazing platypus and how you can … Continue reading →

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DSE changes proposed fire management zones

Chris Johnson wrote the following report: Local residents from Green Gully, Muckleford and Muckleford South, supported by local naturalists and groups such as Newstead Landcare and FOBIF, have been successful with their submission to have the proposed fire management zones … Continue reading →

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