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Everyone’s getting on board for MM2
February 16, 2021
What is MM2 and why is it important? The Covid-19 pandemic has made clear the need for well connected and accessible public transport. We need a transport system that reduces crowding in order to...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCreating an extended Snobs Creek Wildlife Reserve for nature based tourism
February 15, 2021
The Central Highlands, to the east and north east of Melbourne are an incredible biodiversity hotspot, with varied landscapes, beautiful rivers, and heavily treed mountains with forests of Mountain Ash and remnants of cool...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCommunity Garden Survey
February 11, 2021
Community gardens have the potential to provide a range of benefits, including climate change mitigation, increased social cohesion, and improved mental and physical health.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRepurpose Altona for climate action: Solidarity with refinery workers
February 10, 2021
Environment group Friends of the Earth expresses solidarity with the 350 Altona oil refinery workers whose jobs are now at risk following news that global fossil fuels giant ExxonMobil is set to shut the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAct on Climate update: Unfinished business on climate
February 05, 2021
We're back for 2021. And after so much time indoors last year, we're returning to the campaign trail with renewed energy.This year is shaping up as a turning point for global efforts to tackle...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVic Greens put climate on the Parliament's agenda in first sitting week
February 04, 2021
The Victorian Parliament is back for 2021—a year that's shaping up as a turning point for global efforts to tackle the climate crisis.United States President Joe Biden has injected momentum into the push for...
Read More Add your reaction ShareTake action on World Wetlands Day
February 02, 2021
50 years ago today, the international treaty for the protection of internationally significant wetlands came into effect. The RAMSAR convention was to support populations of migratory birds, endangered species, purify drinking water, and sink carbon. ...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareNo Lead Smelter in the Latrobe Valley
January 13, 2021
The Latrobe Valley has undergone major changes in recent years. The closure of the Hazelwood power station and subsequent creation of the Latrobe Valley Authority has seen the beginning of a transformation of the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareLogging threatens recreation and tourism
January 12, 2021
The current VicForest Timber Release Plan shows logging of native forests in the Central Highlands is scheduled to occur in areas very close to recreational roads and tracks where people regularly enjoy hiking, horse...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareOpening hours over Christmas and New Year
December 22, 2020
Thanks to all our members and supporters for their wonderful support during a tough year. It's been a huge year for our co-op and cafe and the campaigns team. There is a summary of some...
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