MILLIONS OF NATIVE animals have been killed and survivors deprived of food, shelter and water thanks to the unprecedented bushfires sweeping the country, on the back of extensive drought. The drought is predicted to continue as well as the fires for some time. In our own backyard, Wildcare (Queanbeyan, Bungendore, and
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Local news in and around the Capital region, Monaro, and the South Coast.
Braidwood’s river drying up, water restrictions tighten
BRAIDWOOD MAY NEED to rely on water from Canberra being trucked in as the historic town’s own water source, the Shoalhaven River, continues to dry up. A report to QPRC’s final meeting for 2019 (18 December) says discussions are underway between the council and Icon Water (Canberra’s water supply agency) to
Cowra Council responds to public upset on kangaroo plan
ALERTED BY ANIMAL Liberation NSW, members of the public have contacted Cowra councillors protesting council’s decision to proceed with a plan to cull 30 of an estimated 300 kangaroos in the Cowra Peace Precinct area. As severe drought and fires hit eastern Australia, wildlife has been forced closer to settlements seeking
Footnote to QPRC stance on planning for weather
“Water pipes burned and water quality assessed...” AS THE DISTRICT Bulletin published a review of QPRC’s (lack of) transparent forward planning with climate change risks in mind, a major fire broke out in the Tallaganda National Park, burning 31 thousand hectares by 6 December and ongoing as this was posted. While
Wildlife Rescue Tallaganda
Queanbeyan Palerang Council: what’s the reason for delaying climate action agenda?
Led by a Liberal/National council majority, QPRC residents and ratepayers are being deprived of regional response to climate change impacts, called an emergency by many councils now. Responsible emission reduction in energy, transport and planning policies are also stalled after a small start. Other councils in NSW and elsewhere are showing
Smart flood warning system saves lives
Water restrictions for Bungendore and Braidwood
Dry expected to continue for summer QUEANBEYAN-PALERANG REGIONAL Council will introduce water restrictions in Braidwood and Bungendore from Friday 22 November 2019. Braidwood will be placed on Stage 2 water restrictions, which encourages residents to reduce their water consumption by 25%. Bungendore will start on Stage 1 water restrictions which call for
Australian dingoes: cull, contain or conserve
Heat on councils as bushfire season looms
The frighteningly early start to the bushfire season has highlighted the crucial role councils play in keeping their communities safe, informed and reassured. DESPITE SUMMER STILL being months away, councils around Queensland and NSW have already been put to the test with more than 1,200 bushfires breaking out across both states