Victoria Updates

Australia’s next Federal Government must protect our environment - August 22, 2010

As the country waits to find out which party will form the next Federal Government, the surge in support for the Greens across the country shows people want action on the environment.

Keeping score for the environment this election - August 18, 2010

During this election, the Wilderness Society has been working to inform our members, supporters, and the public about the choices before them this Saturday, August 21. See our scorecard and policy assessment to find out where the major parties stand on the environment.

Your environment, your future, your vote! - August 16, 2010

The Wilderness Society has released an election scorecard which grades the major parties on their environmental policies to help you vote for the environment this Saturday, August 21.

I sea, I vote - August 16, 2010

In this election conservation-minded people with an eye on our seas are wondering how to make their vote count.

Thousands join the Walk Against Warming across Australia - August 15, 2010

Over 15,000 people across Australia marched together in the Walk Against Warming yesterday in protest over the political inaction against climate change.

Brown Mountain to stay green after court win - August 11, 2010

In a landmark decision the Victorian Supreme Court ruled that the state government has a responsibility to look for and protect endangered wildlife before logging.

Be informed this election with our 'Federal Environment Policy Priorities' - August 03, 2010

In a move to urge both major parties to deliver policies that protect native forests, unique ecosystems, marine environments and iconic places like the Kimberley and Cape York, the Wilderness Society has released our Federal Environment Policy Priorities for 2010.

Burning Victoria will not secure our future - August 03, 2010

Although fuel reduction burning cannot prevent firestorms in extreme weather conditions such as on Black Saturday, conservationists have long supported a targeted, effective, and scientifically-based burning program, but a target of 5 per cent of Victoria burnt each year is too simplistic.

Support for the Royal Commission's final report into Black Saturday - July 30, 2010

The Wilderness Society welcomes the final report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission and understands why the Commission has recommended a statewide target of 5% for fuel reduction burning in order to achieve the number one goal - protecting lives.

Historic Healesville meeting sends clear message to VicForests - July 19, 2010

On the 24th June, in an historic meeting in Healesville, around 350 people packed out the town's Memorial Hall to hear about the disappearing native forests in the Central Highlands.