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Work trips in Wombat forest
December 05, 2024
In central Victoria, traditional owners the Dja Dja Wurrung (also known as DJAARA - their representative body) are reasserting their right to manage Country. As part of this process, they are rolling out their...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: North East Vic Calls for Funding Community-Led Climate Adaptation
December 04, 2024
December 4, 2024 North East Vic calls for the Victorian Government to fund Community-Led Climate Adaptation The Victorian government is running an Inquiry into Climate Resilience, which is looking into the preparedness of communities...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Central Vic Calls for Funding Community-Led Climate Adaptation
December 03, 2024
December 3, 2024 Central Vic calls for the Victorian Government to fund Community-Led Climate Adaptation The Victorian government is running an Inquiry into Climate Resilience, which is looking into the preparedness of communities facing...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareTake action today – demand better energy standards for Victorian rental homes!
November 28, 2024
The Victorian Government has handed down their rental reforms following a public consultation process held earlier this year into the energy and safety standards in rentals and rooming houses. We want to love it...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA new citizen science project
November 27, 2024
Snow gums are the classic alpine tree of the Australian mainland, generally growing at heights between 1,300 and 1,800 metres asl. But wildfire has been devastating large swathes of snow gum habitat, with significant fires in...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSix reservoirs near Melbourne record PFAS detections
November 27, 2024
Six drinking water supplies located to the west and north west of Melbourne have had PFAS chemicals detected in them over the past 16 months according to a Freedom of Information request from Greater...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMedia release: The Victorian Government continues its piecemeal approach to bus reform. Bus advocates to rally as upper house debates reform this Wednesday.
November 25, 2024
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-bus-service-connect-eynesbury-melton-station Last Tuesday (19/11) the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams announced that a new bus route will commence on Sunday 8th December, connecting Eynesbury and Weir Views with Melton Station. There...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVic's first publicly owned solar farm - Yes2Renewables organisers respond
November 22, 2024
Victoria's Allan government made a significant announcement on Tuesday 20th November -- it will build Victoria's first publicly owned solar and battery project in Horsham in the state's north-west. Dubbed the SEC Renewable Energy...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Melbourne Calls for Funding Community-Led Climate Adaptation
November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024 Melbourne calls for the Victorian Government to fund Community-Led Climate Adaptation The Victorian government is running an Inquiry into Climate Resilience, which is looking into the preparedness of communities facing climate...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareVictorian ZEB transition: Running an efficient bus network remains the key to achieve net-zero emissions
November 15, 2024
After a few years of trial and operation, the Victorian Government published Victoria’s Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan on 1st November 2024, outlining detailed plans and timelines for the introduction of zero-emission buses (ZEBs)...
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