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Seismic blasting multinational TGS announced this morning that they have decided not to proceed with the Otway blasting plan, withdrawing from NOPSEMA assessment. Under the proposal, TGS were to blast the Otway Basin off...

Transforming the bus network in Melbourne’s West would have exponential benefits for communities. Reducing car dependency will lower emissions and pollution whilst improving social equity and human health. There are also a myriad of...

By Adele Vosper While the Victorian State Government continues to drag its feet on bus reform, councils covering Melbourne’s high growth areas have recognised the importance of embracing sustainable and active modes of transport. ...

Here is the Act on Climate crew's update on what we're up to, what's coming up, and ways you can get involved!  It's all happening! Our FCAV is set to support local leaders wanting to...

In September news, Forest art auction, energy champions training, don't nuke the climate, no nukes training and NO AUKUS waste, Treaty statement, Remote Area Firefighting Team, global shipping seminar, gas versus electric heating, climate...

Media reports today that Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has “backflipped” on a ban on cooktops are inaccurate and an unhelpful distraction from gas heaters which guzzle half of the gas used in Victoria and...

We know that climate change is already making fire seasons longer and more intense. This is putting burdens on both career and volunteer firefighters and their families. With fire seasons also getting longer in...

MEDIA RELEASE   For immediate release   Empty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west.

September 4, 2024 Gippsland community calls for the Vic 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...

Act on Climate and EGCAN's community resilience mapping activity in East Gippsland really highlighted the area's exposure to climate risk due to its vastness and isolation and resulted in the identification of opportunities for...