Author name: Jess Fairfax

Take a sonic tour through the evolution of our local grasslands

Grasslands once covered much of the Victorian Volcanic Plains, that stretch from Melbourne to the South Australian border. A mix of grasses and wildflowers, they were habitat for many native species such as the Plains Wanderer, the Eastern Barred Banidcoot, Bettong and Striped Legless Lizard. The grains, tubers and yam daisies were important food sources …

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Strengthening Farming in Wyndham

On Tuesday Feb 21, The Werribee River Association attended Strengthening Farming in Wyndham. The forum was put together by Sustain, a not-for-profit organisation, aiming to explore the challenges and potential solutions to strengthening farming in Wyndham. The Werribee South Market Gardens are part of Melbourne’s food bowl, producing 85% of the state’s cauliflower, 53% of …

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