Instead of cooperation and commitment, governments and vested interested are fighting tooth and nail over the Basin Plan.
Scratch the surface of Australian attitudes about the future, and deep inside we worry that our kids won't have it as good as we do.
During the Hazelwood mine fire in early 2014, the parts of the mine that didn't burn were those areas that had been rehabilitated.This led to a two-year campaign, and a stunning announcement from the Victorian Premier in April 2016.
Right now, the state government is seeking public feedback on three important things: managing our water and rivers, protecting biodiversity and looking after our River Red Gum National Parks.
The Andrews Government is choosing to ignore Melbourne’s best kept secret – more water runs off our roofs and streets and down the drain than the city uses in a year!
How can we make sure that when we travel our desire to live responsibly doesn’t get left at home?