Victoria

Conservationists welcome wind farm’s veto in Victoria

This week, Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek vetoed an offshore wind farm in Victoria, claiming there are ‘irreversible’ risks to endangered wildlife in the area. The Port of Hastings plan was proposed by the Victorian government, and it would have become the first offshore wind farm in Australia. Conservationists have welcomed the decision, and The …

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Health Agencies urge Victorian Government to implement Drug Testing

A coalition of Victorian health authorities say the Victorian Government must implement drug testing services to address the growing number of related casualties  Seventy-seven agencies have joined forces with the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association and RMIT,  in urging the government to follow recommendations made by the State Coroner… for testing facilities across the state. …

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Calls to urgently transform the carceral system, following inquest findings

This week, findings from the coronial inquest of the death in custody of Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson were handed down, with the coroner calling Victoria’s bail laws a “complete, unmitigated disaster”. The coroner also found that the state’s bail legislation – which was tightened in 2017 after the …

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Labor secures third term in Victorian election

After weeks of campaigning marred by controversy, the Labor Party has emerged victorious following Victoria’s state election. Labor, led by the divisive Premier, Daniel Andrews, looks set to govern the state in majority- avoiding a predicted minority government or hung parliament. The win marks the beginning of Labor Government’s third consecutive term in Victoria.   …

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Victorian government urged to ban forest logging

The COP27 in Egypt continues, and Australia seems to push important issues like ending deforestation at the summit. With this push, organisations and advocates are pledging the Victorian government to end forest deforestation by 2030 to achieve climate action targets.  Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Dr Jennifer Conway – Member of Doctors for …

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