Shire of Mundaring urges Federal Environment Minister to reconsider North Stoneville housing estate approval due to endangered cockatoo threat.

The Shire of Mundaring has called on Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to reconsider her approval of a housing estate in North Stoneville, citing outdated environmental surveys. Approved on September 16, the 1,000-lot development threatens 60,000 trees vital for endangered cockatoo species. Shire President Paige McNeill emphasized the need to reassess the project, considering recent impacts from bushfires and drought on local biodiversity.

October 31, 2024
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