Environmental Justice Australia and the Yarra Riverkeeper have published a new report, The future of the Yarra.
Read MoreThe Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Yarra River Protection Act has released its discussion paper detailing its ideas for a Yarra River Protection Act. Submissions needed The Yarra River Protection Act offers a once in a generation opportunity to produce world leading…
Read MoreNew Yarra River protection rules created in January by the Victorian state government have been an important contribution to long-term protection of the Yarra River.
Read MoreEnvironmental Justice Australia and the Yarra Riverkeepers Association have rapidly charted a strong course, setting the direction for the proposed Yarra River Protecetion Act. Late in 2015 government established a Ministerial Advisory Committee to develop detailed advice for a Yarra…
Read MoreSaturday 20 February saw the first meeting of the Yarra Act Community Committee, attended by Bruce Lindsay from Environmental Justice Australia, Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly, and representatives from local community groups.
Read MoreA quick recap of the progress so far towards a Yarra River Act
Read MoreHere’s a snapshot – The Government’s commitment to a Yarra River Protection Act is a once in a generation opportunity to enact world class river management legislation for an urban river. In recognition of the iconic nature of the Yarra…
Read MoreRecently at the Abbottsford Convent, the Yarra Community Forum brought together representatives from across the Yarra catchment to discuss the issues facing the river and put forward ideas for a vision for the Yarra. Held jointly by Environmental Justice and…
Read MoreThis summary explains key themes and ideas derived from the Yarra community forum hosted by Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) and the Yarra Riverkeeper (YRK) on Wednesday 18 June 2015. This document summarises the key features that participants would like to…
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