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November 18, 2016
2015 was the hottest year on record, and in February 2016, the world experienced weather that was 1.5°C above average temperatures for the first time. The Great Barrier Reef, tropical mangrove systems, and ancient...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMantle Mining leaves town, as community opposition to new coal grows
November 15, 2016
Locals from Mirboo North and surrounds were ecstatic to hear that mining company Mantle Mining walked away from their coal mining licence renewals last week. Six brown coal mining exploration licences in South Gippsland...
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November 08, 2016
This year, the impacts of climate change have been felt like never before - with extreme storms, widespread bleaching of the Reef and rising sea levels - and still our Government has no plan...
Read More Add your reaction ShareOctober 2016 Update
November 02, 2016
October was another busy month for us with lots going on - and even more coming up! In November we will be holding our Annual General Meeting. All of our members are welcome to...
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October 18, 2016
It is expected that the majority owners of the Hazelwood power station will make an announcement about the future of the plant later this week. Reports in the media have suggested it could be...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareLatrobe Valley Transition – how to thrive beyond coal?
October 18, 2016
Latrobe Valley, home to Victoria’s four coal-based power stations, is currently undergoing an economic transition. In the Valley the coal industry has a turbulent history, with the industry’s privatisation in the 80’s and 90’s...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCommunity briefings - where to for Victoria?
October 10, 2016
The Andrews state government is coming up to its two year anniversary. That means they're halfway through this term of Parliament, with two years left before the next election. Premier Andrews came to power...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe Latest Inflating Gas Prices – A Whole lot of Hot Air
September 29, 2016
Since the Victorian Labor Government announced an onshore Gas Ban we’ve been hearing a lot of hot air from the industry about gas shortages and threatened price rises. But what’s really behind the industry hype...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe world’s best state budget – crowd sourcing ideas for the 2017 Climate Budget
September 28, 2016
The last two years has seen the government of Daniel Andrews invest considerable funds into environmental action. This funding has supported a modest set of environmental and climate policies. There have also been some...
Read More Add your reaction ShareRebuilding the Climate Change Act
September 16, 2016
The Victorian government has been releasing a range of positive climate and energy initiatives in recent months (including the Victorian Renewable Energy target or VRET, and announcing a permanent ban on all onshore unconventional...
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