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Talks begin to save Victoria's Curdies River after blue-green algae kill fish

It has been a sad year for residents and longtime visitors watching the Curdies River deteriorate. But there is a glimmer of hope.

ABC News · Sep 11, 2022

Homeless people living in Victorian park face eviction after council has land rezoned

Unlike others in the park, Lee-Anne Gray has the relative luxury of a rented caravan. She doesn't know where she'll end up now that the council has moved to evict those doing it tough during the housing crisis.

ABC News · Aug 29, 2022

Australians are installing rooftop solar like never before. Who is burdened with taking care of it at home?

Rooftop solar panels and small batteries are driving Australia’s rapid shift towards renewable energy. Some 30% of detached homes on Australia’s national grid have these systems installed. By 2050, this proportion could reach 65%.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2022