The Age ·general ·3 hours ago

Melville councillors approve clearing bushland for new cricket pitch project

City of Melville councillors approved clearing 0.55 hectares of native bushland in Leeming for a new cricket pitch on Tuesday. The project, driven by a federal election commitment, is contingent on securing about $470,000 in federal grant money. Environmental concerns were raised over the potential loss of habitat for local bird species, prompting heated debate among councillors.

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