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NEWS 22 JUN 2017
Landmark legislation to protect the Yarra River
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne joined Wurundjeri elders in Victorian Parliament today to introduce the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Bill 2017. The Yarra River holds…
NEWS 10 JUN 2017
New fund to protect Port Phillip Bay gets moving
Port Phillip Bay is one of Melbourne’s most important ecosystems, home to a rich and diverse environment. There’s around 10,000 marine plant and animal species that live in Port Phillip Bay, making…
NEWS 5 JUN 2017
‘Birds and Bitumen’: how we can all be stewards of the environment
For this year’s World Environment Day, the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, delivered an inspiring speech to the construction industry at VicRoads. Dr Sparkes…
NEWS 1 JUN 2017
Commissioner visits Australia's longest running community leadership program
The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, recently spoke to participants of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program to share environment and leadership stories. The…
NEWS 17 MAY 2017
Applications open for new environment roles
Applications are now open for councils to take part in a pilot program to employ Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE). The OPLEs will be employed by EPA and will…
NEWS 9 MAY 2017
Premier’s sustainability awards 2017
The Commissioner welcomes the announcement that entries are open for the 2017 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Nominations from individuals, sustainability and community groups, and…
NEWS 2 MAY 2017
Our Catchments, Our Communities Leadership Development Grants Available Now
The Commissioner welcomes the announcement of a new round of grants to support professional development and innovation in the water sector. Applications for the Our…
NEWS 13 APR 2017
Landcare Victoria Inc - a stronger Landcare
Article taken from the Victorian Landcare Council website. After many months of review, negotiation and preparation, one single independent body will represent all interests and activities for…
NEWS 11 APR 2017
Commissioner visits the 2017 Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program
The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, recently spoke to the 2017 Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program (AVCLP) at Winton Wetlands, north-east Victoria. …
NEWS 6 APR 2017
The Victorian Government releases long-term biodiversity plan
Protecting Victoria’s Environment – Biodiversity 2037 sets state-wide objectives to stop the decline of Victoria’s native plants and animals. The plan establishes two clear goals with targets; …