News
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A secret landcare sanctuary
One property in Nar Nar Goon North is a secret sanctuary humming with native wildlife. Bessie Creek Landcare’s Geoff Leed has developed his land into…
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Gardeners fight weeds together
Weeds are more than just a backyard nuisance—they threaten native ecosystems, agriculture, water catchments, natural landscapes, recreational activities, human health, and the economy. Reducing their…
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Succession planning saves farms
Are you a farmer wondering how to pass the baton to the next generation? Across Gippsland, farmers are gathering at practical forums to learn about…
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Helmeted Honeyeaters Return to Cardinia after 40 Years
Helmeted Honeyeaters return to Cardinia for the first time since Ash Wednesday bushfires. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori reports it’s a dream come true for the…
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New Pond, New Life
The first ever frog pond was built at Cardinia Environment Coalition Indigenous Plant Nursery on 26 April. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori captured the community’s enthusiasm…
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Nurturing heritage
For over 30 years, the Weston family has been cultivating premium Hereford cattle in first Pakenham and now Tynong. Started originally by Paul Weston and…
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Australia leads chemical-free golf
The collaboration between professional golfer and coach Garth Cusick and renowned academic, plant pathologist, and soil microbiologist Dr. Mary Cole may seem unusual, but their…
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Legacy of conservation
A Garfield couple has recently secured permanent protection for their property under a conservation covenant, ensuring its preservation for generations to come. Gazette journalist Afraa…
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Bees need our help
For Lazlo Kun, the greatest frustration is when people fail to understand the real value of bees and why urgent action is needed. Gazette journalist…
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Rising from Rock Bottom
Homelessness is often seen as the final chapter in a person’s story. Yet, for Trevor Brown, it became the driving force that helped him overcome…
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Kangaroo slaughter stirs call for action
The business of Pakenham’s Robert Portbury is centred around building roads, but the kangaroo killing field of Pakenham Road has become so severe that his…
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Deer control continues in Cardinia
From the farmlands to deep in the bush, one of the most frequent animals that you could run into is not a native, but introduced…












