Category Archives: News

Coincidentally, the Comrie Report on the 2010-11 floods has just been released. Although the report concentrates on the performance of emergency services, it does contain some enlightening remarks which underline Damian Wells’s  argument. For example: ‘It is important to understand … Continue reading →

At the AGM on Monday July 11, Public Officer Chris Morris announced that the following nominations had been received before the meeting: President: Marie Jones Vice President: Nev Cooper Secretary: Bernard Slattery Treasurer: Bronwyn Silver Committee Members: Frank Panter, Kylie … Continue reading →

The rather sad sign below is a marker on Morgan’s Track Chewton of the Ecological Thinnings Trial conducted by Parks Victoria beginning in 2003. The trial was proposed by the Environment Conservation Council when it recommended the establishment of new … Continue reading →

We have received a response from the Mount Alexander Shire to our budget submission on the appointment of a ‘Natural resource officer’ [see post June 3  ]. We had expressed concern that the position was a six month only appointment. … Continue reading →