John Brumby

Time to replace Hazelwood coal power station for climate change

Submitted by takver on Thu, 06/05/2010 - 9:42pm

Over 250 people gathered on Thursday May 6, 2010 for a protest on the steps of the Victorian Parliament in Melbourne, called for Victorian Premier John Brumby to take strong climate change action and negotiate the closure of the Hazelwood brown coal fired Power Station in the La Trobe valley by 2012.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
climate change
protest
coal
global warming
Hazelwood
John Brumby

Water. The early Christmas present for Melbourne.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 16/03/2010 - 11:15pm

Water restrictions have been eased, and there seem to be no critics of this decision. But should this really be the case? Or am I out of touch? The ABC calls it "An early christmas present for Melbourne." In Melbourne water capacity is only at 37.4%. When the catchments are less than half full, is it appropriate that more people should be able to water their gardens? Is this really neccassary? Is it a waste? Our roses will look beautiful again.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
water
Water Restrictions
John Brumby