'Women’s ability to produce urgent research compromised by pandemic' COVID-19 crisis highlights the need for institutional support for #women disproportionately burdened by extraordinary circumstances via @NatureIndex#biomedicalresearch@danielleiwood
https://t.co/wKUpIjPL9F
There is no difference in the capability of women & men to design & perform outstanding research, yet the current funding system is biased against #WomeninSTEMM. Support an overhaul in the distribution of NHMRC funding - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/a9gvDm0eer via @ChangeAUS
An EPA special operation found the source of persistent contamination to Darebin Ck, Heidelberg West.
Inspecting 30+ sites we found two stone-cutting businesses did not have sufficient wastewater controls. https://t.co/YCWx6rT159
The transformation of the former Bradbury chemical site in Campbellfield, destroyed by fire in 2019, has made some dramatic progress since EPA started the clean up in April this year, as the time lapse video shows. Work is expected to continue through September.
A big day for the textiles circular economy! I announced textiles as this year’s focus for Victoria’s Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC) and launched @MonashMSDI’s Circular Stories t-shirt guide. More at https://t.co/U17kIHLj3s
Fantastic outcome after more than two years of ground work by Jane Holden, Diego Ramirez Lovering, Reni Suwarso, Tony Wong and many others. Now that the partnership is formal, let's get into next gear and help solve one of the most pressing sustainability challenges.
We are recruiting 2 PhD students and 1 Research Fellow for our ARC DC research project "Tracing the impact of urban experimentation in water and energy domains". PhD1: https://t.co/2OHc2maa6J PhD2: https://t.co/so0Nvlu6cY RF: https://t.co/5aSlCWSCOo Web: https://t.co/pct7UYh25n
💦 We're excited to welcome Water Sensitive Cities Australia into the MSDI fold - taking forward the research & impact of the @crcwsc that's now wrapped up. Partner with us to help apply the latest science to local priorities. https://t.co/459XIS659P @WscBen @tonywong_crc
What role do households play in sustainability transitions and how can we start to think differently about that? We argue for more attention to households in terms of their agency, dynamics, innovation and policy. https://t.co/dnzvPg0tkX
Monash student’s quest to make all Victorian legislation gender neutral:
Well done @bonniemlogan for getting this issue on the agenda. The Vic govt has done so much on #genderequality and #genderdiversity, it can do this too https://t.co/HzejL7Mp8s
I am so very proud of the 9 year journey of my CRC for Water Sensitive Cities. Read @tonywong_crc account of the journey. deeply grateful to my 2 CEOs, Tony and @WscBen as well as my Dep Chair, Rob Skinner and my Board. Visit CRCWSC https://t.co/HndyXCBWbX
The biggest change to Victoria’s environment protection laws in 50 years is here. From today protecting the environment is a shared responsibility for all Victorians. Learn more about the changes here. https://t.co/PbmfbKQOck "#ProtectourEnvironment#NewLaws#NewResponsibilities
Fantastic news! Permanent planning controls for the Yarra River corridor were announced yesterday by
@rwynnemp They include setbacks that prohibit development close to the river & protect it from overshadowing and tall intrusive buildings. https://t.co/4MfagHaqDO
@TheYarraRiver
I was so pleased to announce the next step in Victoria’s cash for cans scheme at @FoodbankVic today. At 10c per container and a transparent, accountable model, it has something for everyone. Watch for more.
Eyes in the sky above Anglesea prevented this illegal campfire from getting out of control over the Easter long weekend.
The unattended campfire escaped and created a larger fire which was fortunately detected by a @FFMVic air observer aircraft.
Melbournians enjoying beautiful Easter evening. Just seen @abcnews terrible Covid-19 situation in Europe. Thank you @DanielAndrewsMP and people of Victoria for holding strong on COVID-19 public safety in 2020.