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NEWS
This one's for Nature!
Artist Phil Henshall worked in concrete for most of his career. But when it comes to sand mining in woodlands he says “Enough!”
Frog find puts woodlands on the map
Discovery of endangered southern toadlets at multiple sites reinforces calls for protection of Western Port Woodlands.
In the flow
In his 81st year, John Mutsaers’ stamina might be diminishing but his creativity is blossoming.
That’s a wrap!
AS THE Bass Coast Distinctive Areas and Landscapes hearings draw to a close, we can reflect on a tumultuous two months in which our landscape and community has been probed, questioned, discussed, debated, pondered and revised as never before.
Trees versus views
Photo: Corinella Foreshore Committee By Catherine Watson THE Corinella foreshore has become the battleground for a bitter dispute between those who believe the foreshore reserve should be a natural...
Creative conversations from afar
FOR many years Inverloch artist Susan Hall has enjoyed a rich creative collaboration with Melanie Yazzie, a Navajo artist. The two artists exchange creative messages – by post.
Give us a go!
The State Government should hand the State Coal Mine back to the Wonthaggi community that values it, writes Brett Tessari
On a wing and a prayer
After 10 anxious weeks of looking after their chicks, the adult hooded plovers are exhausted, writes David Hartney. And the hoodie volunteers aren’t far behind.
VIEWPOINT
Come on Labor, finish the job!
Despite years of promises, the nationally significant Western Port Woodlands remain as vulnerable as ever to sand quarrying.
From ram raids to road repairs
After a couple of busy weeks in Canberra, Mary Aldred is back to the issues closer to home
Harriet Shing bows out
After 12 years representing Eastern Victoria in the Victorian Parliament, there were a few digs, some personal reflections and a spirited defence of the record of the Labor governments she served under.
ENVIRONMENT
The bush as supermarket
On a walk through The Gurdies, Bunurong ranger Ross Henry reveals a landscape where every plant has a story and most have a use.
Planting against the odds
Eighty volunteers brave wind, sand and salt to begin the long haul to restore Inverloch’s lost dune habitat
What’s killing Phillip Island’s eucalypts?
Research student Evie Cowling discovered the answer is complicated.
Don’t dream it’s over
Fifty-five years ago Professor Shapiro wrote “Western Port is more than an amenity; it is a treasure to be cherished for generations to come”. By Neil Daly
The koala detectives
Koalas living in the Western Port Woodlands are part of the special Strzelecki genetic lineage, but there is still much to learn.
ARTS
Breakthrough
Anabelle Bremner was there to see Bass Coast’s young performers take their first steps into the real music world.
A colourful call for Western Port
Community gathering celebrates the bay’s biodiversity and calls for stronger protection
LOCAL HISTORY
‘We never stand still!’
For over 100 years, the Kongwak Hall has been the heart of this community. By Jillian Durance
Gordon House and the Union Café
Newly arrived in Wonthaggi, Nannie Grieve found a way to make a living and a home for her family.
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