Environment Victoria
@envirovic.bsky.social
Independent & not for profit, we’ve been working to look after Victoria’s environment since 1969 — Join us https://envict.org/join-us
Authorised by Jono La Nauze, CEO
Authorised by Jono La Nauze, CEO
Big news, big celebration! 🖤💛❤️✊🏾
Last week, Victoria made history by passing #Treaty legislation. Generations of First Nations Elders and communities have fought hard for this moment – one we can all be proud to celebrate 😊
📅 Save the date: Fri 12 December. More details to come.
#TreatyForVictoria
Last week, Victoria made history by passing #Treaty legislation. Generations of First Nations Elders and communities have fought hard for this moment – one we can all be proud to celebrate 😊
📅 Save the date: Fri 12 December. More details to come.
#TreatyForVictoria
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Big news, big celebration! 🖤💛❤️✊🏾
Last week, Victoria made history by passing #Treaty legislation. Generations of First Nations Elders and communities have fought hard for this moment – one we can all be proud to celebrate 😊
📅 Save the date: Fri 12 December. More details to come.
#TreatyForVictoria
Last week, Victoria made history by passing #Treaty legislation. Generations of First Nations Elders and communities have fought hard for this moment – one we can all be proud to celebrate 😊
📅 Save the date: Fri 12 December. More details to come.
#TreatyForVictoria
On The Nationals recent decision to formally abandon their commitment to net zero:
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
On The Nationals recent decision to formally abandon their commitment to net zero:
Local activists recognised as Environment Victoria’s 2025 community environment awards announced
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/10/24/l...
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Local activists recognised as Environment Victoria’s 2025 community environment awards announced
Last night in Melbourne, Environment Victoria recognised the achievements of seven community groups and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the environment over the past twelve months. T...
environmentvictoria.org.au
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Local activists recognised as Environment Victoria’s 2025 community environment awards announced
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/10/24/l...
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/10/24/l...
RIP plastic pumpkins: simple tricks for a greener Halloween
It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
RIP plastic pumpkins: simple tricks for a greener Halloween
It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
RIP plastic pumpkins: simple tricks for a greener Halloween
It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It’s one night of the year but debris haunts neighbourhoods well after 31 October. Is it time to exorcise the monster trash?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
One fish. 900 km. Because the river could flow💧
#MurrayDarling #NaturalFlows #Connectivity
www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/27/murray-cod-tracked-swimming-australia-biggest-river-system
#MurrayDarling #NaturalFlows #Connectivity
www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/27/murray-cod-tracked-swimming-australia-biggest-river-system
The not-so-little Murray cod that could: fish tracked swimming 900km along Australia’s biggest river system
Fish named after Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus was most recently tracked at a section of the mid-Murray, near Belsar Island
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 AM
One fish. 900 km. Because the river could flow💧
#MurrayDarling #NaturalFlows #Connectivity
www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/27/murray-cod-tracked-swimming-australia-biggest-river-system
#MurrayDarling #NaturalFlows #Connectivity
www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/27/murray-cod-tracked-swimming-australia-biggest-river-system
Last night we had the pleasure of celebrating 7 amazing groups & individuals at our Community Environment Awards 🎉
From rehabilitating waterways to stopping fossil fuel projects – they're all doing incredible things for our environment.
Learn more about the winners here envict.org/2025-winners
From rehabilitating waterways to stopping fossil fuel projects – they're all doing incredible things for our environment.
Learn more about the winners here envict.org/2025-winners
October 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Last night we had the pleasure of celebrating 7 amazing groups & individuals at our Community Environment Awards 🎉
From rehabilitating waterways to stopping fossil fuel projects – they're all doing incredible things for our environment.
Learn more about the winners here envict.org/2025-winners
From rehabilitating waterways to stopping fossil fuel projects – they're all doing incredible things for our environment.
Learn more about the winners here envict.org/2025-winners
Big news: #Treaty passed the lower house in Victoria after years of First Peoples’ leadership 🙌🏾
But Opposition Leader Brad Battin says he’d repeal it within 100 days if elected 😡 Tell him Victorians support Treaty 👇🏾
act.togetherfortreaty.org.au/petitions/ba...
But Opposition Leader Brad Battin says he’d repeal it within 100 days if elected 😡 Tell him Victorians support Treaty 👇🏾
act.togetherfortreaty.org.au/petitions/ba...
Protect Treaty for Victoria: Demand Battin back down
Sign the petition to show that thousands of people from all walks of life will fight for truth-telling, Treaty and justice.
act.togetherfortreaty.org.au
October 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Big news: #Treaty passed the lower house in Victoria after years of First Peoples’ leadership 🙌🏾
But Opposition Leader Brad Battin says he’d repeal it within 100 days if elected 😡 Tell him Victorians support Treaty 👇🏾
act.togetherfortreaty.org.au/petitions/ba...
But Opposition Leader Brad Battin says he’d repeal it within 100 days if elected 😡 Tell him Victorians support Treaty 👇🏾
act.togetherfortreaty.org.au/petitions/ba...
Good news for #wetlands! 💦 Four sites in #Melbourne and the Bellarine are nominated for #Ramsar listing – a global nod to their beauty, wildlife and cultural value. That means more protection for precious ecosystems and endangered birds like the curlew sandpiper (pictured). Photo by Vedant Kasambe.
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Good news for #wetlands! 💦 Four sites in #Melbourne and the Bellarine are nominated for #Ramsar listing – a global nod to their beauty, wildlife and cultural value. That means more protection for precious ecosystems and endangered birds like the curlew sandpiper (pictured). Photo by Vedant Kasambe.
Sadly this dodgy group, Rainforest Reserves Australia, is being weaponised by climate deniers, has been cited by the Nationals leader David Littleproud & is being loudly amplified in the Murdoch media.
It's just another chapter in the fossil fuel industry's playbook to spread lies.
It's just another chapter in the fossil fuel industry's playbook to spread lies.
You know an anti-renewable energy group isn't fair dinkum when they ...
🤔 Cite research that doesn't exist
🙈 Complain about wind farms that don't exist
😧 Cite govt authorities that no longer exist
... then blame it on the fact they used AI to write it 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
🤔 Cite research that doesn't exist
🙈 Complain about wind farms that don't exist
😧 Cite govt authorities that no longer exist
... then blame it on the fact they used AI to write it 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
October 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Sadly this dodgy group, Rainforest Reserves Australia, is being weaponised by climate deniers, has been cited by the Nationals leader David Littleproud & is being loudly amplified in the Murdoch media.
It's just another chapter in the fossil fuel industry's playbook to spread lies.
It's just another chapter in the fossil fuel industry's playbook to spread lies.
You know an anti-renewable energy group isn't fair dinkum when they ...
🤔 Cite research that doesn't exist
🙈 Complain about wind farms that don't exist
😧 Cite govt authorities that no longer exist
... then blame it on the fact they used AI to write it 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
🤔 Cite research that doesn't exist
🙈 Complain about wind farms that don't exist
😧 Cite govt authorities that no longer exist
... then blame it on the fact they used AI to write it 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
October 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
You know an anti-renewable energy group isn't fair dinkum when they ...
🤔 Cite research that doesn't exist
🙈 Complain about wind farms that don't exist
😧 Cite govt authorities that no longer exist
... then blame it on the fact they used AI to write it 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
🤔 Cite research that doesn't exist
🙈 Complain about wind farms that don't exist
😧 Cite govt authorities that no longer exist
... then blame it on the fact they used AI to write it 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Environment Victoria
"Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland anti-renewables group cited nonexistent papers in inquiry submissions using AI, publisher says
Exclusive: Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It's here! ❤️🖤💛 We’re about to see the first ever #Treaty with First Peoples in the country become reality – right here in our beautiful state.
Please join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing the news!
#Treaty #treatyforvictoria #FirstNations #alwayswasalwayswillbe
Please join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing the news!
#Treaty #treatyforvictoria #FirstNations #alwayswasalwayswillbe
September 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
It's here! ❤️🖤💛 We’re about to see the first ever #Treaty with First Peoples in the country become reality – right here in our beautiful state.
Please join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing the news!
#Treaty #treatyforvictoria #FirstNations #alwayswasalwayswillbe
Please join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing the news!
#Treaty #treatyforvictoria #FirstNations #alwayswasalwayswillbe
Victoria is on the precipice of #Treaty with First Peoples – a historic opportunity to build a better future for Country and communities across the state ❤️🖤💛
But what exactly is it? Find out at envict.org/what-is-treaty
#treatyforvictoria #alwayswasalwayswillbe #firstnations #TreatyNow
But what exactly is it? Find out at envict.org/what-is-treaty
#treatyforvictoria #alwayswasalwayswillbe #firstnations #TreatyNow
September 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Victoria is on the precipice of #Treaty with First Peoples – a historic opportunity to build a better future for Country and communities across the state ❤️🖤💛
But what exactly is it? Find out at envict.org/what-is-treaty
#treatyforvictoria #alwayswasalwayswillbe #firstnations #TreatyNow
But what exactly is it? Find out at envict.org/what-is-treaty
#treatyforvictoria #alwayswasalwayswillbe #firstnations #TreatyNow
Reposted by Environment Victoria
After the recent attack on Camp Sovereignty in Naarm/ Melbourne, this is an important moment to show solidarity.
September 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
After the recent attack on Camp Sovereignty in Naarm/ Melbourne, this is an important moment to show solidarity.
📰 Victorian Opposition must come clean on energy plan.
We are calling on Vic Liberal leader Brad Battin to rule out #nuclear after federal Nationals MP for Mallee publicly commented that the Coalition “will look at everything including nuclear.”
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/09/05/v...
We are calling on Vic Liberal leader Brad Battin to rule out #nuclear after federal Nationals MP for Mallee publicly commented that the Coalition “will look at everything including nuclear.”
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/09/05/v...
Victorian Opposition must come clean on energy plan
Environment Victoria is calling on Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin and Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien to rule out nuclear power after federal Nationals MP and member for the Victorian seat of ...
environmentvictoria.org.au
September 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
📰 Victorian Opposition must come clean on energy plan.
We are calling on Vic Liberal leader Brad Battin to rule out #nuclear after federal Nationals MP for Mallee publicly commented that the Coalition “will look at everything including nuclear.”
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/09/05/v...
We are calling on Vic Liberal leader Brad Battin to rule out #nuclear after federal Nationals MP for Mallee publicly commented that the Coalition “will look at everything including nuclear.”
environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/09/05/v...
Reposted by Environment Victoria
"Regional Victoria is the canary in the coalmine here. As soon as it becomes unprofitable gas companies cut and run...this will keep happening"
During a death spiral, people get hurt - and gas companies want to make sure it isn't them. Great piece by @envirovic.bsky.social -->>>
During a death spiral, people get hurt - and gas companies want to make sure it isn't them. Great piece by @envirovic.bsky.social -->>>
Putting gas companies in charge leaves communities unprepared
This week, 10 small towns around regional Victoria, including Swan Hill, Lakes Entrance and Marong, received the news that their gas company, Solstice Energy, would be cutting them off some time next ...
environmentvictoria.org.au
September 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
"Regional Victoria is the canary in the coalmine here. As soon as it becomes unprofitable gas companies cut and run...this will keep happening"
During a death spiral, people get hurt - and gas companies want to make sure it isn't them. Great piece by @envirovic.bsky.social -->>>
During a death spiral, people get hurt - and gas companies want to make sure it isn't them. Great piece by @envirovic.bsky.social -->>>
Can you take a minute to help our friends at @naturensw.bsky.social defend rivers, wetlands and wildlife? Due to a legal technicality, the mighty inland rivers of NSW are being persecuted as if they are stealing their own water.
Find out more and take action 👇🏾👇🏻
naturensw.good.do/letthewaterf...
Find out more and take action 👇🏾👇🏻
naturensw.good.do/letthewaterf...
Join me in supporting the Let the water flow Campaign
In an unprecedented crisis for the mighty inland rivers of NSW, the state and federal government are stopping water from naturally flowing down stream to wetlands and waterways that rely on it.
The...
naturensw.good.do
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Can you take a minute to help our friends at @naturensw.bsky.social defend rivers, wetlands and wildlife? Due to a legal technicality, the mighty inland rivers of NSW are being persecuted as if they are stealing their own water.
Find out more and take action 👇🏾👇🏻
naturensw.good.do/letthewaterf...
Find out more and take action 👇🏾👇🏻
naturensw.good.do/letthewaterf...
August 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Restoring floodplain wetlands cut carbon emissions by 39% in just one year – plus it boosted drought resilience, soil moisture + water quality! 🌿💧 #Vic study shows nature can bounce back fast when we let water flow.
🔗 www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/jul/wetlands
#NaturePositive #ClimateSolutions
🔗 www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/jul/wetlands
#NaturePositive #ClimateSolutions
July 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Restoring floodplain wetlands cut carbon emissions by 39% in just one year – plus it boosted drought resilience, soil moisture + water quality! 🌿💧 #Vic study shows nature can bounce back fast when we let water flow.
🔗 www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/jul/wetlands
#NaturePositive #ClimateSolutions
🔗 www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/jul/wetlands
#NaturePositive #ClimateSolutions
Reposted by Environment Victoria
Our research shows Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export extension will result in 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions.
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
July 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Our research shows Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export extension will result in 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions.
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
Last week, the #Yoorrook Justice Commission released its final reports – calling for urgent reform across land, water & the environment.
Environment Victoria welcomes these findings & stands with First Peoples calling for truth, justice & self-determination.
Environment Victoria welcomes these findings & stands with First Peoples calling for truth, justice & self-determination.
July 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Last week, the #Yoorrook Justice Commission released its final reports – calling for urgent reform across land, water & the environment.
Environment Victoria welcomes these findings & stands with First Peoples calling for truth, justice & self-determination.
Environment Victoria welcomes these findings & stands with First Peoples calling for truth, justice & self-determination.
Want to talk about #Treaty but not sure how?
Join Common Threads’ Together for Treaty convo workshop this Sat 12 July, 3–4:30pm AEST. Learn from First Nations leaders + build support for justice.
RSVP: events.humanitix.com/treaty-conve...
#NAIDOC2025 #TogetherForTreaty #SupportTreaty
Join Common Threads’ Together for Treaty convo workshop this Sat 12 July, 3–4:30pm AEST. Learn from First Nations leaders + build support for justice.
RSVP: events.humanitix.com/treaty-conve...
#NAIDOC2025 #TogetherForTreaty #SupportTreaty
July 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Want to talk about #Treaty but not sure how?
Join Common Threads’ Together for Treaty convo workshop this Sat 12 July, 3–4:30pm AEST. Learn from First Nations leaders + build support for justice.
RSVP: events.humanitix.com/treaty-conve...
#NAIDOC2025 #TogetherForTreaty #SupportTreaty
Join Common Threads’ Together for Treaty convo workshop this Sat 12 July, 3–4:30pm AEST. Learn from First Nations leaders + build support for justice.
RSVP: events.humanitix.com/treaty-conve...
#NAIDOC2025 #TogetherForTreaty #SupportTreaty
MEDIA RELEASE - Environment Victoria supports Yoorrook blueprint for First Nations transformation, putting water on the table for Traditional Owner Treaties
First Nations didn't cause climate change, but with responsibilities to Country and economic exclusion, bear unequal share of consequences.
First Nations didn't cause climate change, but with responsibilities to Country and economic exclusion, bear unequal share of consequences.
Environment Victoria supports Yoorrook blueprint for First Nations transformation, putting water on the table for Traditional Owner Treaties - Environment Victoria
Environment Victoria has strongly welcomed the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s landmark final report, supporting calls for water rights to be on the table for future Traditional Owner Treaties, while em...
environmentvictoria.org.au
July 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
MEDIA RELEASE - Environment Victoria supports Yoorrook blueprint for First Nations transformation, putting water on the table for Traditional Owner Treaties
First Nations didn't cause climate change, but with responsibilities to Country and economic exclusion, bear unequal share of consequences.
First Nations didn't cause climate change, but with responsibilities to Country and economic exclusion, bear unequal share of consequences.
It’s #NAIDOC Week! A time to honour the strength, resilience & achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
2025 marks 50 years of NAIDOC, with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”
How will you be celebrating this week? ❤️🖤💛💚💙🤍
2025 marks 50 years of NAIDOC, with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”
How will you be celebrating this week? ❤️🖤💛💚💙🤍
July 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
It’s #NAIDOC Week! A time to honour the strength, resilience & achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
2025 marks 50 years of NAIDOC, with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”
How will you be celebrating this week? ❤️🖤💛💚💙🤍
2025 marks 50 years of NAIDOC, with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”
How will you be celebrating this week? ❤️🖤💛💚💙🤍
When Europeans colonised Victoria, they didn’t just steal land — they stole water.
The #Yoorrook Justice Commission has exposed the myth of “aqua nullius” and calls for First Nations’ inherent water rights to be recognised.
#WaterJustice #Treaty
The #Yoorrook Justice Commission has exposed the myth of “aqua nullius” and calls for First Nations’ inherent water rights to be recognised.
#WaterJustice #Treaty
‘Aqua nullius was a myth too’: Yoorrook puts claim on share of water billions
The inquiry has proposed a rethink of the state’s water system, arguing First Peoples are too far removed from a resource that is fundamental to their culture.
www.theage.com.au
July 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
When Europeans colonised Victoria, they didn’t just steal land — they stole water.
The #Yoorrook Justice Commission has exposed the myth of “aqua nullius” and calls for First Nations’ inherent water rights to be recognised.
#WaterJustice #Treaty
The #Yoorrook Justice Commission has exposed the myth of “aqua nullius” and calls for First Nations’ inherent water rights to be recognised.
#WaterJustice #Treaty