Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to provide much greater and much needed support for communities within Yarra Ranges who have been.
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Water authorities are asking Melburnians to help with a new system of smart rainwater tanks and urban lakes that can provide crucial water to support platypus habitat when it s most needed just before the breeding season.
Platypus in Victoria have disappeared from many urban areas due to habitat loss and modification, but some populations still exist across outer Melbourne, including Monbulk Creek in the Yarra Ranges.
A new water system from the University of Melbourne s Waterways Ecosystem Research Group, Melbourne Water, South East Water and the Yarra Ranges Council is set to improve the odds for platypuses in Monbulk Creek.
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Smart water tank to improve platypus breeding odds
Platypus numbers have been declining but a new ‘smart water tank’ project is set to improve the odds for platypus in Monbulk Creek. Image: Melbourne Water
Water authorities will be turning to Melburnians to help with a novel system of ‘smart’ rainwater tanks and urban lakes that can provide crucial water to support platypus habitat when it’s most needed – just before the breeding season.
Platypus in Victoria have disappeared from many urban areas due to habitat loss and modification, but some populations still exist across outer Melbourne, including Monbulk Creek in the Yarra Ranges.
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Jump start for local hospo jobs
Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with our local training organisations, Box Hill Institute Lilydale and Cire Training, to deliver the Hospitality Jump Start for Jobs program.
This series of face-to-face training courses will help local people learn essential skills for working in our hospitality businesses, and help our local businesses find and employ people with the skills they need.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Fiona McAllister said that providing training locally will benefit many people in the community, from young people to older adults taking up training.
“Hospitality and tourism businesses are at the heart of our Yarra Ranges lifestyle and economy. Our cafés, restaurants, vineyards, gardens and other attractions draw thousands of visitors to the hills and valleys, and makes our region such a vibrant place to live,” she said.
Clay Lucas | The Sydney Morning Herald
Clay Lucas
Clay Lucas is a senior reporter for The Age. Clay has worked at The Age since 2005, covering urban affairs, transport, state politics, local government and workplace relations for The Age and Sunday Age.