Victorian watchdog set up to monitor farmland restoration amid mineral sands boom

A new governance group in Victoria is stepping up to oversee the restoration of farmland affected by the mineral sands boom in the Wimmera Mallee region. This initiative comes as mining activities surge, raising concerns about environmental impacts and the need for responsible land management. By ensuring that restoration plans are up to scratch, the group aims to balance economic growth with ecological preservation, a crucial move given the area's significant agricultural heritage and future sustainability.