Tackling Food Waste
Did you know that the average Australian household rubbish bin contains 40% food waste? Or that over $1000 worth of the food we purchase...
Welcome to the Northern Valleys Waste Watcher column!
I was always under the impression that as a household we were actually pretty good with our waste — our council recycle bin was...
Regulator warns Gingin of water shortage
David Rickson, Gingin Water Group
Scientists from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) have been advising the committee of Gingin Water Group on...
Is the methane problem a myth?
Methane and its effects as a potent greenhouse gas and contributor to global warming are well publicised — but is there an environmental difference...
Bullsbrook Landcare 20 years young!
On Saturday 21 October, the Bullsbrook Landcare celebrated its 20th Birthday. Our fancy official name is North Swan Land Conservation District Committee!
The celebration began...
It’s Snake Season!
In spring and summer, many reptiles emerge to bask in the sun. During this time you should take precautions to minimise the chance of...
From little things big things grow!
School children from Bindoon Primary school and Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook were treated to a day of sunshine learning about nature, in nature, at...
Bunjil Rocks bioblitzed in 24hr community event
What do you get if you put 60 keen environmentally-minded people together for 24 hours in the Midwest bush? A bioblitz of course! The...
Bullsbrook Landcare on the lookout for more members
The North Swan Land Conservation District Committee (NSLCDC), also locally known as Bullsbrook Landcare, has now been in operation for 20 years! This is...
Stable Fly Symposium
The Stable Fly Action Group (SFAG) is holding a Stable Fly Symposium on 2 November 2017, in conjunction with its AGM. Mr Don Telfer,...
Solar partnership empowers local community
The Dandaragan Community Recreation Club are looking towards a sustainable future after installing a state-of-the-art solar panel system thanks to a generous grant from...
Spring cleaning pack giveaway from Ecowater Services
Ecowater Services are giving away 3 packs of Wild Cherry scent Enviroplus cleaning products to Northern Valley News readers including e-Shine bathroom cleaner, e-Flush...
