Environment

Roaming cats could be kept at home 24 hours under new council policy
Cat owners may have to keep their feline companions within the boundaries of their homes “at all times” under a proposed 24-hour containment policy being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Flood warning: Southbank at “high risk” by 2040
More than 16,000 properties in Southbank are at “high risk of damage” from flood waters by 2040, a new study shows, prompting an “urgent call to action”.
Read MoreGardener taking on Australia-first pollinator program wins award
A passionate South Melbourne resident who is leading a charge to create an Australian-first wildlife corridor joining the Royal Botanic Gardens to Westgate Park in Port Melbourne has won a prestigious award.
Read MoreNew report lays out challenges for electric vehicles in strata
A new report by peak property body Strata Community Association (SCA) has outlined the unique challenges that strata buildings face in Australia as the world transitions to electric vehicles.
Read MoreCommunity battery a step closer for Southbank
The federal government will provide the City of Melbourne with grant funding to install a community battery in Southbank, allowing more locals to tap into renewable energy.
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Freshwater Place makes a splash with top water rating
