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What does El Nino mean for our rivers?
While Melbourne shivered through icy winter weather last week, the Bureau of Meteorology quietly raised the country’s El Nino status from ‘alert’ to ‘El Nino’. This means that southeast Australia can...
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Buyback cap threatens rivers - and Howard's legacy
Buyback cap threatens rivers - and Howard's legacy Summary: 28 May 2015: The Abbott Government’s proposed legislation to cap water buybacks is a major threat to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and...
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It's time for an ambitious energy efficiency target for Victoria
In May 2014 when the previous Napthine government announced it would close the Victorian Energy Efficient Target (VEET) scheme, thousands of Victorians stood up to declare their support for this...
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Let’s capitalise on unity over riverbank fencing
Environmentalists and farmers are sometimes in opposing camps, but not when it comes to fencing off river banks.The Victorian Farmers Federation recently suggested the Victorian Government should make...
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Reality checks and the Basin Plan
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is really quite simple – it’s a $13billion investment in river health and sustainable water use. Yet it is subject to a constant barrage of criticism from user groups and...
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Green Action News: Issue 24, Spring 2015
Green Action NewsIssue 24, Spring 2015In this issue of the Green Action News we take a look at how Victoria can lead the way in protecting our environment and the transition to clean energy, and what...
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New water report identifies next steps for Andrews Government
New water report identifies next steps for Andrews Government Sunday 13 December 2015 Summary: Sunday 13 December 2015: Victoria needs a fresh approach if it is to become a leader in protecting its...
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Andrews Government river plan welcomed
Andrews Government river plan welcomed Tuesday 15 December 2015 Summary: Tuesday 15 December 2015: Today’s announcement of a new plan to improve the health of rivers and streams across Victoria by...
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8 outrageous things we learnt at the inquiry into coal mine rehabilitation
While the word ‘inquiry’ might conjure up images of people sitting in a stuffy room speaking legalese, the revelations of the inquiry into coal mine rehabilitation have been anything but boring. In my...
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Melbourne’s secret water supply…
A whopping 440 billion litres of storm water is available for re-use every year, even under dry conditions – more than the City’s current consumption of around 400 billion litres. Add to that the more...
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Water Plan lacks vision for rivers
Water Plan lacks vision for riversWednesday 16 March 2016The Andrews Government’s new Water for Victoria discussion paper lacks a compelling vision for improving the health of our state’s stressed...
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Senate inquiry misses the mark on Basin Plan
Senate inquiry misses the mark on Basin PlanThursday 17 March 2016The Senate Select Committee on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has degenerated into farce with dissenting reports and disputed...
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Have your say, say, say
It's a public consultation trifecta! Right now, the state government and its agencies are seeking public feedback on three important things: managing our water and rivers, protecting biodiversity and...
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No more delays to Murray-Darling Basin Plan
No more delays to Murray-Darling Basin PlanThursday 21 April 2016A coalition of eighteen environment, Indigenous and community groups has called on State and Commonwealth governments to rule out...
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Green Action News: Issue 25, Autumn 2016
Green Action NewsIssue 25, Autumn 2016 In this edition of the Green Action News we look at how communities taking action for our environment is changing the political game in marginal federal seats. We...
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The Aquaprint : A community vision for water reform in Victoria
While you may think it’s been raining buckets recently, some parts of Victoria are experiencing their driest two year period on record.It’s another sign of the almighty squeeze being faced by our...
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Environment Victoria reaction to Andrews government’s Water for Victoria plan
Environment Victoria reaction to Andrews government’s Water for Victoria plan Wednesday19 October 2016 Environment Victoria has today welcomed the release of the Andrews government’s water plan Water...
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Environment Victoria News: Issue 26, Spring 2016
Environment Victoria NewsIssue 26, Spring 2016 In this edition of Environment Victoria News (previously know as the Green Action News) Jane Stabb, our Community Organising Manager, gives a wrap up of...
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Time to look at all sides of Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Time to look at all sides of Murray-Darling Basin PlanMonday 14 November 2016Environment Victoria has welcomed the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) announcement today that it will assess the full...
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