Kalbar Operations’ proposed mineral sands mine at Glenalaladale has been knocked back.State Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, last week said the project will not proceed as it would have unacceptable risks to the environment.Mr Wynne accepted the independent advisory committee recommendation that found the project would significantly impact local wildlife, vegetation, air quality,...

Ride for Regrowth, a 900-kilometre bike ride, is helping to raise funds to preserve and revegetate endemic, rare and endangered plant species of the Mallacoota district. Behind this initiative are friends and former Bureau of Meteorology work colleagues Robbie Kershaw, Dave Perry and Rob Morton who departed on their intrepid journey from Melbourne to Mallacoota on November 8.   The aim of...

In less than two short years, a thick undergrowth is emerging in East Gippsland bushland that was burnt during the Black Summer Bushfires. The indomitable resurgence of the undergrowth in the forests is cause for concern. The Howitt Society, whose members are made up of scientists, foresters, and experienced land and fire managers, fear once conditions dry out, the landscape will be ripe for...

The proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine at Glenaladale will not proceed. Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, said  the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment. Minister Wynne accepted the independent advisory committee recommendation that found the project would significantly impact local wildlife, vegetation, air quality, agriculture and horticulture. The assessment...

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad have arrested a man as part of the investigation into missing campers, Russell Hill and Carol Clay. The 55-year-old Caroline Springs man was arrested at about 5.30pm yesterday and is currently being interviewed by police. Police have said the investigation into the matter remains ongoing and "further information will be released when operationally...