Energy network safety has long been a concern for the Victorian community and a high priority for successive Victorian governments. The Longford gas explosion in 1998, while occurring in a production facility outside the transmission and distribution network itself, highlighted the impacts of a major accident disrupting gas supply to the state, and emphasised the...

During 2017, Hepburn Shire Council held four Carbon Free Community Conversations and a follow up Carbon Free Action Workshop. The intention was to gauge the commitment of localities and towns across Hepburn Shire to becoming carbon neutral. At these sessions members of the community had discussions on topics, such as how carbon neutrality could be...

Be Cool in Gannawarra focused on vulnerable populations of under 5 years olds and over 65-year-olds. The project focused on improving the service that are able to provide clients in Home and Community Care and Maternal Child and Health assessments to include heat as a vulnerability identifier.

This report card provides a summary of progress made in Victoria towards achieving the Basin Plan environmental outcomes.

This investigation has found combustible cladding is widely used on buildings throughout Victoria. This report sets out interim recommendations to ensure Victorians are safe in their homes, their property is protected and buildings comply with the law.