Australia’s share of extinct animals rises as list of the lost updated smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Science into management: research on Victoria’s public land. March 23, 10am. In our online symposium of 5-min talks, postgrad students, land managers and scientists share their public land research. Join the online celebrations of VEAC’s 50th anniversary. eventbrite.com.au/e/science-into…

50 years ago today VEAC’s predecessor the Land Conservation Council held its first meeting. VEAC is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a program of online events. Details of events will be posted on our social media and website throughout the year. veac.vic.gov.au/about-us/50th-…

In 2017 VEAC recommended a complete rewrite of Crown land legislation with a consultation paper as part of the legislative reform process. The government has now issued this consultation paper. You can participate by visiting engage.vic.gov.au/renewing-victo…

Government announces new #VEAC appointments veac.vic.gov.au/about-us/counc…

Government appoints Mellissa Wood Mellissa Wood as Chair of #VEAC veac.vic.gov.au/news

Second home gives Victoria’s endangered honeyeaters a flighting chance theage.com.au/environment/co…

96,000 hectares of forest are already protected in the Strathbogies, Mirboo North, Central Highlands and East Gippsland from timber harvesting to protect their biodiversity values, and to provide areas for recreation and tourism.

VEAC will soon commence their scientific assessments of these sites to inform future use. I'm also pleased that Karen Cain will Chair a new Panel to engage with the community and partner with Traditional Owners on how we can best protect and use these special places.

Report on #ecosystemdecline tabled in Parliament today bit.ly/2XSIhi4 #springst

Sobering reading in Australia’s State of the Environment report released today. theconversation.com/this-is-austra…

Congratulations to the 7 recipients of the 2015 #BillBorthwickStudentScholarships veac.vic.gov.au/about-us/bill-…

Final call: 1st round submissions for statewide assessment of public land close 22 June veac.vic.gov.au/investigation/…

Striking poster for #NAIDOC2015 by #ElaineChambers highlighting a strong cultural & spiritual connection to land &sea

Minister Lisa Neville announces new #VEAC appointments veac.vic.gov.au/news/r/new-cou…

Minister Lisa Neville reappoints Phil Honeywood as Chair of #VEAC veac.vic.gov.au/news/r/new-cou…

JUST ANNOUNCED: Dr Charles Meredith reappointed to #VEAC veac.vic.gov.au/news/r/new-cou…

JUST ANNOUNCED: Geoffrey Wescott Deakin University Associate Professor joins #VEAC veac.vic.gov.au/news/r/new-cou…

Get to know the indigenous history of Victoria’s public land-tours as part of #WurundjeriWeek 3-9 August Abbotsford Convent abbotsfordconvent.com.au/whats-on/event…