ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Tree advocates dismayed as Melville council backtracks on canopy protection

Melville council has postponed tree protection plans following a contentious debate on June 16, 2026. Mayor Katy Mair indicated the council will vote on two policy options, one supporting tree protection and the other exempting owners from planning approval for removals. The decision reflects growing tension between urban density goals and community demands for increased tree canopy.

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