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Little River bands together against freight hub plans

Plans to build a multi-billion dollar freight port have raised the ire of a small community who say it threatens local grasslands and wildlife.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

Destruction of endangered native wildflowers sparks fears of extinction on Melbourne's doorstep amid population boom

A field of endangered native wildflowers is damaged after a truck drives through a protected field in Melbourne's outer west, sparking fears of extinction as the city's sprawling population growth threatens grassland ecosystems.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

This land in Melbourne is worth $11 million. To some, the grassland that was on it was priceless

On an $11-million parcel of land in Melbourne's booming west, native grasslands earmarked for protection have been smothered. Environmental advocates say the "absolute tragedy" is far from isolated, and urgent action is needed to protect a precious ecosystem.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022