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Pesticide pollution impacting on Central Victorian Reservoirs
October 20, 2015
Friends of the Earth today raised concerns with ongoing pesticide pollution, in a number of reservoirs that supply Central Victorian Residents with drinking water. The information obtained from a Freedom of Information request to...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSupport Wadi Wadi Traditional Owners to manage Nyah-Vinifera Park
October 19, 2015
Wadi Wadi people have been trying to regain ownership and management of the Nyah-Vinifera forest since colonisation. They were promised co-management by the Victorian Labor State Government five years ago and are still waiting...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBusiness sector expecting VRET ambition as solar investment secured for Vic
October 19, 2015
There are signs investors are expecting the Daniel Andrews government to deliver a strong renewable energy policy later this year with a large-scale solar farm in Victoria’s Loddon-Mallee region securing finance.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareOctober 2015 Update
October 15, 2015
Spring is in the air in Melbourne! And FoE is blossoming as you can tell by this action packed newsletter!! We have been up to so much this month - AND EVEN MORE IS...
Read More Add your reaction ShareLord Deben backs renewable energy initiatives, will the Vic opposition?
October 09, 2015
The UK’s head climate advisor and former conservative member of the House of Lords, Rt Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben, has backed government initiatives to grow renewable energy at the All Energy conference in Melbourne.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSurf Coast Council says higher Vic Renewable Energy Target is "bright policy"
October 06, 2015
The Surf Coast Shire Council has urged the Andrews government to lift the level of ambition for the Victorian Renewable Energy Targets.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCommunities welcome Coalition taking stronger position on unconventional gas but still want a total ban
September 28, 2015
Communities across the state will welcome today’s announcement by the Coalition that they are strengthening their position on unconventional gas mining. The new position, an improvement on the one held when they were in...
Read More Add your reaction SharePremier welcomes China/Vic solar tech deal, strong state policies will create more jobs
September 22, 2015
Premier Daniel Andrews has welcomed a Victoria/China solar technology partnership during a trade mission to China that will create 200 jobs in the state.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWelcome green shoots come from state govt renewable energy plans
September 18, 2015
The future of Victorian renewable energy policy will be known by the end of the year with the Andrews government preparing to release its Renewable Energy Action Plan.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRenewable Energy Roadmap a step in the right direction
September 15, 2015
The Andrews government has recently announced their Renewable Energy Roadmap, which has been welcomed by many who see the need for state-based leadership on renewable energy policy.
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