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Clean, Healthy Water For Maryborough Community
April 10, 2017
Maryborough’s new $5.6 million Water Quality Treatment Facility is now operational, providing residents with a more secure, safe and healthy water supply. Parliamentary Secretary for Water Anthony Carbines joined the Mayor of Central Goldfields Shire and Chair of Central Highlands Water to officially open the facility. The facility will ensure Maryborough has the infrastructure in […]
Parkland Proposal For Geelong’s Historic Aqueduct
January 24, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government today unveiled plans to develop 66 hectares of public parkland around Barwon Water’s heritage-listed ovoid sewer aqueduct in Breakwater. Visiting the site today, Parliamentary Secretary for Water Anthony Carbines said the proposal would connect the Geelong community with the environmental and recreational values of the Barwon River, as well as the […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment
Clean Energy To Power High Country Visitor Hub
July 18, 2016
A watercourse on Mount Stirling will provide power to the visitor hub at Telephone Box Junction, creating an opportunity to provide food and services to the visitors of Victoria’s iconic high country, while protecting the pristine natural environment. Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Major Projects and Regional Victoria, Danielle Green today visited Mansfield to announce funding […]
Victoria Takes National Approach To Plastic Bags
February 29, 2016
Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Anthony Carbines today attended a national roundtable between state governments and stakeholders to look at options to further reduce the impact of plastic bags. The roundtable also included representatives from retailers, peak business bodies, local government and environment groups. The meeting is an outcome of the last meeting of Environment […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment
Students And Councils Working Together To Tackle Climate Change
February 18, 2016
Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Anthony Carbines today recognised outstanding young Victorians and local councils for their efforts to tackle climate change. Attending the Victorian Climate Awards in Carlton, Mr Carbines said the initiative was important in encouraging ways young people and local governments were helping prevent climate change and deal with its impacts. The […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment
New Cow Milks Environmental Outcomes For Local Waterways
January 22, 2016
Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Anthony Carbines, today launched a new art project in Yea which aims to have the added benefit of good environmental outcomes for local waterways. Visiting the Y Water Discovery Centre in Yea, Mr Carbines unveiled a life-sized sculpture of a cow, which is part of ‘The Riparian Project’ that aims […]
New ‘Antarctic Journey’ Now Open For Visitors
December 23, 2015
In an Australian-first, WWF-Australia and Phillip Island Nature Parks today launched a fully-immersive ‘Antarctic Journey’ attraction at Phillip Island. The new visitor experience is located at the Nobbies Centre and complements the range of visitor experiences at Phillip Island Nature Parks, including the nearby world-famous Penguin Parade. The exhibition tells a powerful story of the […]
Help Plan Metro Melbourne’s Waste And Recycling Future
November 16, 2015
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment Anthony Carbines is inviting Melburnians to have their say on planning for Melbourne’s future waste and recycling infrastructure requirements following the release of the draft Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan. The draft Plan will support the Andrews Labor Government’s Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan by setting out […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment
Students Solve Waterway Mysteries With New River Detectives Website
October 16, 2015
Labor Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan today joined Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Anthony Carbines, to launch Victoria’s online waterway education tool developed for primary school students. North Central Catchment Management Authority’s River Detectives Program brings Victoria’s successful Waterwatch program into the classroom via an interactive website. Today’s launch highlights the importance of educating […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment
There’s Nothing Ugly About Victorian Jobs
July 15, 2015
While Tony Abbott tries to shut down Australia’s wind industry and take the country backwards, Premier Daniel Andrews visited the Ararat wind farm to inspect its $450 million expansion – a project that will boost the local economy and Victoria’s green energy supply. The Premier was joined by Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Anthony Carbines […]