5 April 2018
Kangaroo Pet Food Trial Extended
March 30, 2018
Victoria’s kangaroo pet food trial has been extended for another year to provide greater certainty for the industry and provide time to assess the program over a longer period. The trial began 2014, to determine the effectiveness of pet food processing as a means to reduce waste of carcasses of kangaroos controlled under the Authority […]
Certainty For Workers And The Future Of Our Forests
March 27, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is modernising the state’s Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) to support jobs and improve the long-term management of Victoria’s forests. The Labor Government announced today that the East Gippsland, Central Highlands and North East RFAs will be extended until 2020, when the West Victoria RFA and Gippsland RFAs are due to expire. […]
Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2018
March 22, 2018
Entries in the 2018 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards – which recognise individuals, communities, organisations and businesses that are leading the way to a sustainable future – have been officially opened. The 2018 Premier’s Sustainability Awards categories are: Built Environment Community Education Environmental Justice Environmental Protection Government Health Innovative Products or Services Small and Medium Enterprises […]
Delivering More Large-Scale Battery Storage For Victoria
March 22, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will build two large-scale batteries – with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and leading energy companies – as part of the most sophisticated energy storage initiative in Australia. The Victorian Government’s energy storage initiative will be strategically located and will provide backup power and grid-stabilisation functions – vital to maintaining a […]
Landfill Levy Waived For Bushfire Victims
March 21, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has waived the landfill levy to help Victorians in the south west recover from bushfires. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio today announced that the EPA will work with local councils and landfill operators in the Colac-Otway, Corangamite, Moyne and Southern Grampians council areas to apply the […]
Pumped Hydro Study In Bendigo A Success
March 21, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for expressions of interest to investigate the viability of using pumped hydro to store electricity in Bendigo’s empty mineshafts. A pre-feasibility study co-funded by the Labor Government and City of Greater Bendigo has proven it’s technically feasible and economically viable to store renewable energy using Bendigo’s empty mineshafts. The […]
Strengthening Partnerships With Environmental Volunteers
March 18, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening partnerships and supporting local environmental volunteers through the Community Skills Development Grants. The grants provide an opportunity for groups and networks to access funding to support their planning, leadership and information-sharing to boost their ability to help protect our environment. Speaking at the Victorian Environment Friends Network – Yarra […]
Helping Protect Victoria’s Biodiversity
March 14, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting dozens of regional projects that will help protect Victoria’s rich biodiversity. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced $4.7 million for 67 new targeted, projects that will help regional agencies and government partners work together to improve biodiversity. The projects are funded through the Labor Government’s […]
Delivering A Fairer And More Affordable Energy Market
March 11, 2018
Energy retailers need to make it easier to find a better electricity deal by publishing their best offer on bills as part of new changes announced today by the Andrews Labor Government. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) will also monitor and regularly report on the competitiveness of Victoria’s energy retail market. The changes are part […]
World-Class Bike Trail Opens In Harcourt
March 9, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering new world-class bike trails in regional Victoria with the opening of the La Larr Ba Guawa Park in Harcourt – just in time for the Labour Day long weekend. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford joined Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio and Member for Bendigo […]