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Environment Victoria Independent & not for profit, we’ve been working to look after Victoria’s environment since 1969

Environment Victoria is located on Wurundjeri land and works across many Aboriginal nations. We pay our respects to Aboriginal elders past and present, recognise their continuing contribution to caring for country, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

URGENT CALL FOR HELP from Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park ‼️Jacquie Kelly and others have been camping at the gate of Nyah...
29/05/2026

URGENT CALL FOR HELP from Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park ‼️

Jacquie Kelly and others have been camping at the gate of Nyah-Vinifera Park for a week now in a last-ditch effort to stop bulldozers and machines destroying wildlife, wetlands and Red Gums in this iconic Murray floodplain forest.

Earlier this month, Friends of Nyah-Vinifera Park and Environmental Justice Australia lost their case in the Federal Court to stop the Victorian Government’s dubious wetland engineering Justice Australia lost their case in the Federal Court to stop the Victorian Government’s dubious wetland engineering scheme there.

Now, they’re calling on the community for more support.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

📰 Stay up to date with what’s happening on the ground. Follow Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park on Facebook.

✊🏼✊🏿 If you can, head down to Nyah-Vinifera Park to find out what’s happening and show your support.

📣 Call your elected representatives. Demand they stop the wetland engineering works at Nyah-Vinifera Park.

☎️ Call Murray Watt, Federal Environment Minister: (02) 6277 7920

☎️ Call Jacinta Allen, Victorian Premier: (03) 9651 5000

On Saturday, 170+ activists, local leaders, environmentalists and comrades came together in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs ...
25/05/2026

On Saturday, 170+ activists, local leaders, environmentalists and comrades came together in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for the Climate Convergence.
We are incredibly proud to have been part of this movement-building event, demonstrating that people power here in Victoria is alive and well.
We had workshops, skill sharing, delicious food, dancing, and importantly, energised each other - knowing we are all here, working towards the same goal: bold climate action this election.

We have so much more to say, but for now, we want to say THANK YOU to each and every person who gave their time and energy to the event.

The Climate Convergence was hosted and run by many amazing partner organisations, including: Asian Australians for Climate Solutions , Lighter Footprints, Friends of the Earth Melbourne, Geelong Sustainability, Gippsland Climate Change Network, Real Deal for Geelong, Jewish Climate Network - Australia, Chisholm Climate Action Network - and many more!
Together, we built solidarity, and it fills us with hope for what we can achieve when we work together.

Ps. if you need a sign, or are inspired to get more involved, consider joining our Action Network to start working on climate solutions in your local community. https://environmentvictoria.org.au/action-network/join/

📷 by Julian Meehan

21/05/2026

The River Peoples' Forum is back! 💧

This free one-day event brings together some of the nation’s leading voices on Murray-Darling rivers for a day of conversation, ideas and action.

Speakers include Dr Emma Carmody, Commissioner for the River Murray in South Australia, alongside community leaders, First Nations, researchers and campaigners working to protect our rivers.

Whether you live by the river, work on it, care for Country or simply want to see a healthier Murray-Darling Basin, this forum is for you.

RSVP now to secure your free ticket: https://envict.org/riverforum

Artwork by Julie Chislett Duffus 💛

It’s National Volunteer Week this week, and we want to say thank you to every single person who gives their time, energy...
20/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week this week, and we want to say thank you to every single person who gives their time, energy and care to this movement and our work.

Environment Victoria is built on people power. From community stalls to phone banking, office support, events, data entry, organising, and campaigning, none of this work happens without volunteers.

Today we want to shout out our incredible office volunteer team, who help keep everything running behind the scenes.

"Together they bustle, chat, and cheer,
A team that brightens the atmosphere.
From piano notes to wilderness calls,
Their spirit echoes through office walls.
Five volunteers, each one a star -
Showing how brilliant our vollies are."

Their work supports our staff, campaigns and the broader environmental movement every single week.

Thank you for everything you do. This movement is stronger because of you ❤️.

18/05/2026

You are invited to the Victorian Election Climate Convergence this Saturday, 23rd May.

A one-day gathering to connect, share strategies, build skills, and get ready for what’s ahead.

If you’re part of this movement - or want to be - this is your invitation.

Apply to join us, or find out more about what to expect on the day.
RSVP your free place here >> https://events.humanitix.com/victorian-election-climate-convergence

We look forward to seeing you there.

This event is a collaboration with Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Lighter Footprints, Friends of the Earth Melbourne, Geelong Sustainability, Gippsland Climate Change Network, Real Deal for Geelong, Jewish Climate Network - Australia

A big thank you to the 1000 people in our community who made a submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review 💧This ...
15/05/2026

A big thank you to the 1000 people in our community who made a submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review 💧

This is a huge year for the future of Australia's largest river system, with both the Basin Plan and Water Act Reviews taking place.

It's people like you that give a voice to the river – and all the fish, frogs, plants and birds that call it home 💙

Together let's keep speaking out!

Victoria is facing a feral deer explosion, yet this desctructive species remains protected under the state's Wildlife Ac...
14/05/2026

Victoria is facing a feral deer explosion, yet this desctructive species remains protected under the state's Wildlife Act.

Farmers, communities and wildlife are paying the price for this policy failure. People like Karin Ruff, who owns a 4 hectare block at Yanakie in South Gippland:

"Recreational hunting is being prioritised over primary producers and the bush.

We need deer declared an invasive pest so parks, councils and landholders can actually work together.”

06/05/2026

The Victorian state budget was handed down yesterday, here’s what you need to know about what it got right, and what it missed for our environment and clean energy transition.

While there are some welcome investments in clean energy and public transport, there are still major gaps when it comes to protecting nature, tackling inequality, and supporting a fair transition for all Victorians.

With the cost of living crisis worsening on the back of global oil and gas prices, we need to make sure renewable energy programs help all households get off fossil fuels.

Check out the video for our top takeaways that impact all of us.

2026 is an election year in Victoria. We’ll be advocating hard for a fairer, more sustainable future, and working with communities across the state to push for stronger action on climate, nature and cost of living.

If you want to be part of it, consider joining our Action Network: https://envict.org/takeaction

06/05/2026

Did you know that in Victoria invasive deer are actually protected under the Wildlife Act! 🤬 Meanwhile, farmers are losing their livelihoods, bushland is being torn apart, and deer are moving into suburbs and onto our roads.

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