Back to earth
We all have a part to play in regenerating the planet we share, writes Christine Grayden, and Earth Month seems a good time to start.
How to talk to children about climate change
Meg Humphry hopes her new children's storybook offers a gentle way into a very tough subject.
The ‘climate first’ election
There was an overwhelming message at last weekend’s climate rally, reports Jessica Harrison
Corinella Foreshore in the spotlight
CORINELLA residents and other users of the foreshore reserve have been invited to provide feedback on a draft Landscape Management Plan that will provide clarity around vegetation management within the reserve.
Blue carbon skies ahead
LOCAL “blue carbon” projects to maintain and restore mangrove, seagrass and saltmarsh ecosystems in Western Port could make a major contribution to meeting local and national targets of net zero carbon...
Crunch time for Inverloch
The mapping is done and now it’s time to make some hard decisions on Inverloch’s eroding coastline. Catherine Watson reports
Back to nature
Residents of Bass Coast’s coastal hamlets value their connection to nature, writes Emily Clarke, so don’t try to turn them into suburbia.
The next small thing
How do you build a nest box that lets in native birds and keeps out Indian mynahs? Ed Thexton reports on the latest in nest box technology.
Sign of the times
Clearing vegetation for the new Inverloch pathway reveals a sign erected by the council warning against the clearing of vegetation.
Detours ahead
Dave Sutton calls for some fine tuning of the proposed inland pathway route between Inverloch and Wonthaggi to retain mature bushland, while Dave Drummond explains why a coastal route isn’t feasible.
Just the climate facts
The council’s new climate action portal aims to help residents and businesses reduce their emissions.
Jonathon Livingston Seagull: the final chapter
When Harry Freeman rescued a seagull, he had no idea the bird was keeping notes on him.
Same old story
When Frank Coldebella saw the front page headlines about a bike path in the Sentinel Times, he had a sense of deja vu.
Where we belong
Alison Normanton determines to do her bit to preserve the best of Corinella for future generations.
A feast of garden ideas
Bass Coast gardeners open their gates in Bass Coast’s first Edible Gardens Open Weekend.
Staged retreat call for Kilcunda cliffs
The Kilcunda Foreshore Erosion Options Assessment Report recommends a “staged retreat” of public infrastructure including the Bass Coast rail trail.
Rally round the dunes
More than 250 people braved strong easterly winds on the Inverloch surf beach on Wednesday to call for urgent action to save the disappearing sand dunes.
Woodlands on show
The joy of walking in our local woodlands is captured in a new film by Terry Melvin and Laura Brearley