Environment Victoria

Profiting from nature destruction? Part one.
From parched rivers to endangered grasslands, a recurring theme of profitable backroom deals follows Angus Taylor into his new role as leader of the federal Liberal Party.
#AngusTaylor #libspill #auspol

It’s taken 20 years, but we’ve passed peak gas in homes Today, there are fewer eastern Australian homes burning fossil gas than there were yesterday. Congratulations to many of you. We’ve passed “peak gas home”! In this article, I highlight the hard, exhau...

Polluting gas is bad for our health, our environment AND our hip pocket.

So no wonder it's on the way out in Australian homes ... cya! 👋

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The most important power station in the nation is no longer a distant coal plant – it’s on our rooftops Commentators ideologically opposed to renewables have sat in their dens in the recent heatwaves waiting for the grid to fail. It didn’t.

Commentators ideologically opposed to #renewables have sat in their dens in the recent #heatwaves waiting for the #grid to fail. It didn’t.

Through the heatwave haze, the hypocrisy of Australia’s fossil fuel policy shines bright | Clean Air The heatwave in Melbourne and Adelaide this week is likely to become the norm. We should prepare now

Federal Labor says they're serious about climate action ... while happily pouring fuel on the fire 🤔

Great op-ed by @adammorton.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

For the first time, renewable energy is supplying most of our power Renewables became the dominant energy supply for an entire quarter in the final three months of last year, helping the grid skate through the early days of a scorching summer.

For the first time renewable energy is supplying most of Australia's power 👏

The naysayers will keep shifting the goalposts, but they're always proven wrong.

www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

As the world warms, extreme rain events are coming hard and fast When it comes to extreme rainfall, it's hard for climate scientists to say what's natural and what's caused by climate change, but they do know the most extreme events are dropping more rain, more oft...

Why global heating (aka burning coal, oil & gas) is making extreme rainfall like the #GreatOceanRoad flooding more frequent & intense 👇



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Today the federal government finally listed the Murray River as Critically Endangered.

It has been a long time coming & with the Basin Plan Review kicking off next month, we have a unique chance to put the Murray River on a path to recovery!

Join our webinar to learn more envict.org/basin-webinar

#BREAKING Today the Murray River & Macquarie Marshes have been formally listed as critically endangered.

Across the Murray-Darling Basin, 286 species are now threatened with extinction and the whole system is at risk of collapse.

environmentvictoria.org.au/2026/01/15/a...

We say to the Jewish community that we love you, we stand by you, we hurt with you.
Antisemitism has no place in our society, but sadly it does have a long history.
Full statement below:

Snap webinar: Will our new laws really protect nature?

New national #environmentlaws just passed – but will they actually protect #nature?

Join tomorrow’s snap Zoom webinar for a clear breakdown of what’s good, what’s not, and what’s next.

Tues 2 Dec, 6.30–7.30pm.

RSVP for the link: environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/12/01/e...

There’s a lot about our #environment in the news today – some good, some not so good. We’ve pulled together the biggest #climate and nature stories so you can stay informed without the overwhelm.
#news #australia #auspol #EPBC #murraydarling #environmentlaws #climatechange #climateaction

There’s a lot about our #environment in the news today – some good, some not so good. We’ve pulled together the biggest #climate and nature stories so you can stay informed without the overwhelm.
#news #australia #auspol #EPBC #murraydarling #environmentlaws #climatechange #climateaction

This is the biggest rewrite of these laws in a generation – what happens next will determine whether they finally start protecting nature, or lock in decades of more destruction.

This is a critical moment, and we only have a few days to act.

The Albanese Government’s sweeping reforms to Australia’s environment laws are headed to the Senate this week. To pass, the government must strike a deal with the Coalition or the Greens, and it’s pushing to force a vote in the coming days.

The joys and challenges of connecting to nature as a person with disability There are a multitude of physical and mental benefits that come with hiking and connecting with nature — but for people with disability across Australia, accessing the outdoors is often difficult.

"Disabled people deserve to be able to access the benefits of nature, outdoors spaces, and physical recreation, just like everyone else."

An important read by Eli Sutherland 👇🏼

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/connection-to-nature-hiking-with-disability/106005162

Nature laws: How to write a strong submission We have a once in a generation opportunity to reform our national nature laws. Learn more and make a submission by 5 December 2025

Australia’s #environmentlaws are on the line this week. A Senate vote is looming – and the outcome could shape nature’s future for decades.

We only have days to act. Use EJA's simple guide to make a quick submission 🌿 #EPBC #nature

👉 www.envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...

Jess Wilson must set a new course on Treaty, climate and renewable energy In response Jess Wilson this morning ousting Brad Battin to become the new Victorian Liberal Party leader, Environment Victoria CEO Jono La Nauze said today: “We congratulate Jess Wilson on becoming t...

MEDIA RELEASE - Having just witnessed the federal Liberal party’s appalling move in dropping support for net zero by 2050, Jess Wilson must set the Victorian Liberals on a different course.

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“Betrayal of present and future generations” – Environment Victoria response to Liberal’s dropping 2050 net zero commitment In response to the breaking news that the Liberal Party has formally dumped their support for 2050 net zero emissions targets, Jono La Nauze, CEO of Environment Victoria said today: “Environment Victo...

“Betrayal of present and future generations” - Environment Victoria response to Liberal’s dropping 2050 net zero commitment

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Big news, big celebration! 🖤💛❤️✊🏾
Last week, Victoria made history by passing #Treaty legislation. Generations of First Nations Elders and communities have fought hard for this moment – one we can all be proud to celebrate 😊
📅 Save the date: Fri 12 December. More details to come.
#TreatyForVictoria

On The Nationals recent decision to formally abandon their commitment to net zero: serious parties in this country need a credible plan to slash our climate pollution and build the clean energy and industry we need. A responsible government plans for the future - not just the next election cycle. Regional Australians are already being hit hard by climate change, through fires, floods, droughts and rising costs. Communities on the frontlines deserve leaders who are helping them adapt and thrive, not politicians who deny what’s happening and side with coal and gas corporations. Cutting pollution isn’t optional. It’s about protecting nature, safeguarding livelihoods and ensuring Australia remains a place where people can live and work safely.

On The Nationals recent decision to formally abandon their commitment to net zero:

Local activists recognised as Environment Victoria’s 2025 community environment awards announced Last night in Melbourne, Environment Victoria recognised the achievements of seven community groups and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the environment over the past twelve months. T...

Local activists recognised as Environment Victoria’s 2025 community environment awards announced

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RIP plastic pumpkins: simple tricks for a greener Halloween It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?

RIP plastic pumpkins: simple tricks for a greener Halloween

It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The not-so-little Murray cod that could: fish tracked swimming 900km along Australia’s biggest river system Fish named after Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus was most recently tracked at a section of the mid-Murray, near Belsar Island

One fish. 900 km. Because the river could flow💧
#MurrayDarling #NaturalFlows #Connectivity

www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/27/murray-cod-tracked-swimming-australia-biggest-river-system

Last night we had the pleasure of celebrating 7 amazing groups & individuals at our Community Environment Awards 🎉

From rehabilitating waterways to stopping fossil fuel projects – they're all doing incredible things for our environment.

Learn more about the winners here envict.org/2025-winners

Protect Treaty for Victoria: Demand Battin back down Sign the petition to show that thousands of people from all walks of life will fight for truth-telling, Treaty and justice.

Big news: #Treaty passed the lower house in Victoria after years of First Peoples’ leadership 🙌🏾

But Opposition Leader Brad Battin says he’d repeal it within 100 days if elected 😡 Tell him Victorians support Treaty 👇🏾

act.togetherfortreaty.org.au/petitions/ba...

Good news for #wetlands! 💦 Four sites in #Melbourne and the Bellarine are nominated for #Ramsar listing – a global nod to their beauty, wildlife and cultural value. That means more protection for precious ecosystems and endangered birds like the curlew sandpiper (pictured). Photo by Vedant Kasambe.

Sadly this dodgy group, Rainforest Reserves Australia, is being weaponised by climate deniers, has been cited by the Nationals leader David Littleproud & is being loudly amplified in the Murdoch media.

It's just another chapter in the fossil fuel industry's playbook to spread lies.