Energy transition needs marine protection

PARK WATCH Article December 2025 | Western Port Bay’s wetlands are teetering on the edge of an important decision, reports Shannon Hurley, Nature Conservation Campaigner Western Port Bay, one of...
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Ports, plans and a precious wetland

PARK WATCH Article September 2025 | Shannon Hurley, Nature Conservation Campaigner, on recent changes to the proposedt of Hastings project The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET) at the...
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VRET EPBC Referral submission

Submission to the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET) referral to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act Download or read the submission...
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Western Port at risk from rising seas

PARK WATCH Article September 2024 | Shannon Hurley on why sea level rise, coupled with a proposed renewable energy terminal, underscores the urgency of protecting Western Port’s wetlands The...
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Energy pressures mount on Western Port Bay

PARK WATCH Article December 2023 | Shannon Hurley, Nature Conservation Campaigner, reports on competing needs in Western Port Western Port is experiencing a paradox of energy proposals. On one hand,...
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Sums done down by the sea shore

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | Dozens of people took part in our latest sea slug census under the San Remo Bridge, lead by Kade Mills, ReefWatch Coordinator ‘I have […]...
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Introducing the bryozoan reef

PARK WATCH Article December 2021 | Set to be listed as the second threatened community in Westernport Bay – Campaigner Shannon Hurley shares what makes it special, and what makes it at risk. ...
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