Mary Jo FORTUNA - Waranga News

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November 13, 2025

Across the district, Kinder to School transition days are playing a vital role in helping young children feel comfortable and confident to begin their new school journey next year.

On the Brink

Looking at endangered or extinct flora and fauna.

Flora biodiversity is important because it provides essential ecosystem services like clean air, water, and fertile soil, which are critical for human health and survival.

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October 30, 2025

On the Brink

Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct?

Yes – we know - mosquitoes are part of the delicate balance of nature. Still, would the ecosystem really collapse if they disappeared? Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct? Of course, in principle yes — biodiversity matters. Every species, no matter how irritating, plays a role in the grand web of

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October 16, 2025

On the Brink

Why worry?

So why do we worry if some tiny bug or obscure frog can no longer be found in the wild? It’s likely that there are many people who secretly long for the day when mosquitoes become extinct! But here are some reasons why we should worry - even about