Blogs

Imagine 3000ha of beautiful wetlands linking Merri Creek and the Southern reaches of Mitchell Shire. Imagine a space to be used by 200,000 people that would preserve natural beauty forever, maintain wetlands and habitat for all kinds of species.

As a follow on to last Tuesday’s program on Eco-Anxiety, we now shine the light on Eco-Grief, a profound sense of loss felt in response to the negative impacts of global warming on the planet.

Climate anxiety is increasing worldwide and affecting a wide range of people, especially younger and other vulnerable groups.

Join the conversation about the proposal for an Earth System Treaty with renowned author Julian Cribb.

Join the conversation about how stories can make a difference to how communities think and act. This is a positive and hopeful opportunity in a time of great anxiety and uncertainty.

On this week's EarthChat, Ruth welcomes back Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth (FOE) to talk about FOE’s current environmental focus including the latest fires in Victoria, both from FOE’s perspective and his own personal experience

2026 has started with heartbreaking fires in central Victoria, floods on the South West Coast and political tremors around the world.

On this week's EarthChat, we are chatting about bees!

Save Our Strathbogie Forest. Bertram Lobert, president of the Community Group, ‘Save Our Strathbogie Forest’ joins EarthChat this week.

On this week's EarthChat, Ruth talks with Phil Bourne and Emma King about the recently signed Treaty in Victoria. What an historic time!

On this week's EarthChat, Tim talks with Peter Lockyer on his reflections on 10 years of the EarthChat program.

On this week's EarthChat, Jill and Tim talk with Andrew Kelly, a writer and waterways' advocate.

What weed is that?

Has it been a good year for the climate and our environment? Is there any good news? Listen in and share in the good news and the not-so-good news in our world.

Australia’s Housing Crisis . . . what’s the crisis, what are the options for housing Australians?

Why worry about climate change?

Exploring OTHERING. This week on EarthChat.

School aid for Madagascar

What are the practical implications of the world's massive transition to renewables?

Ruth and Phil chat with Levi Power, Representative of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria