巴勒林地区多处湿地将获得国际拉姆萨尔(Ramsar)认定,并获得更强的环境保护。该名录将扩大,纳入Moolap Wetlands(莫拉普湿地)、Edwards Point Swan Bay Wildlife Reserve(爱德华兹角天鹅湾野生动物保护区)部分区域以及沿海保护区、Lake Connewarre Complex Conservation Reserve(科尼瓦雷湖综合保护区)和Point Cook Cheetham Coastal Park and Marine Sanctuary(库克角切瑟姆沿海公园及海洋保护区)。当地国会议员Alison Marchant表示,这些湿地为迁徙滨鸟提供盐沼和海草栖息地。州政府与联邦政府正合作推进这些保护措施,部长Murray Watt表示,这些措施将为子孙后代保护野生动物。此次扩大使全州现有拉姆萨尔湿地面积增至24,110公顷。
Wetlands that support migratory shorebirds have gained international recognition, with an expansion of the Bellarine Ramsar boundary now approved. About 1,400 hectares has been added to the existing Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar site. The new areas include Point Henry, Edwards Point, Reedy Lake and Hospital Swamp. The revised boundary will now go to the Convention on Wetlands Secretariat for formal adoption. Officials say the wetlands are part of a network that links habitats across continents.
Doyle Madigan, a former junior Tiger, will return to Torquay's Spring Creek Reserve in 2027 after playing more than 100 games for South Barwon. He finished joint runner-up in the 2026 Mathieson Medal after averaging 22.8 disposals. Club president Cameron Healy said players Clay Page, Doyle Madigan and Chase Loftus have stayed connected with the club. Angus Morrison, August Stelma and Chase Loftus will also join the program. Most of the side has recommitted despite a grand final loss to Queenscliff. Matthew Boag has signed with Ballan.