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Our proposal for a Climate Ready Victoria
January 15, 2024
The summer of 2023/24 has already seen enormous impacts on the people and landscapes of Victoria. From early season bushfires in Gippsland to flooding across large sections of the centre and north of the...
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January 12, 2024
Climate change is supercharging our bushfire seasons. Victoria’s latest Climate Science Report predicts that the annual number of high fire danger days in Victoria is projected to increase, in some areas, by over 60%...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCarrajung Residents Oppose Plantation Quarry Application
January 11, 2024
New 19/1/24: Quarry Application Withdrawn New 18/1/24: Press Release Residents gather to share concerns over new quarry Local residents Glenn Todd and Tiffany Harrison, learnt just before Christmas that an application to construct a...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSupport flood impacted Vic communities
January 10, 2024
Central Vic experienced three months of rain in a day, resulting in major floods for many communities. Solidarity through mutual aid ensures that we support communities directly during climate disasters. Here are a collection of resources...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA big win for forests in the high country
December 31, 2023
On January 1, 2024, all native forest logging on public lands in the east of the state will end. This is a wonderful win for forests, animals, landscapes and the climate, and comes after...
Read More Add your reaction ShareA rescue plan for the snow gum forests
December 27, 2023
Snow Gums (Eucalyptus pauciflora) are the classic tree of the Australian High Country. They are profoundly different to the trees found in mountain areas in other parts of the world, and give a uniquely...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMultiple Strzelecki Koalas Impacted by Blue Gum Plantation Logging
December 22, 2023
The big news for 2023 was the Victorian Government finally driving the final nail into native forest logging's coffin, by ending logging in ~1.5 million hectares of native forest. The decision now means that...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAct on Climate Update - December 2023
December 21, 2023
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! As 2023 wraps up as the hottest year on record and some...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWrite a submission on the future of the gas pipeline system!
December 19, 2023
Big changes are proposed to make the Victorian gas pipeline system harder to connect to, easier to disconnect from and make distribution companies more accountable. MAKE AN EASY SUBMISSION BEFORE 5PM THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER!...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCOP28 Failure & the Need to Prepare for Climate Impacts
December 15, 2023
The COP28 Climate Conference has just wrapped, and climate-impacted communities around the world watched in horror as a record number of fossil fuel industry lobbyists walked the halls and watered down attempts at strong commitments to...
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