Podcasts about Victorian National Parks Association

Jordan Crook, Nature Conservation Campaigner at the Victorian National Parks Association, evaluates the Victorian Government's record on some key environmental policy areas and issues ahead of the election and updates us on the latest campaigning wins for native forests. *Note: This is by no means a comprehensive look at all environmental policies of all parties at the state election. It looks at the record of the state government in areas that involve biodiversity, threatened species and habitat, and conservation. It does not include climate change. If you would like further information about election policies on the environment to complement this conversation, head to this Conversation article by Sarah Bekessy and Brendan Wintle: https://theconversation.com/if-you-care-about-nature-in-victoria-this-is-your-essential-state-election-guide-194805 Broadcast on 8 November 2022.

Professor Chris Wallace from the Faculty of Business, Government, and Law at the University of Canberra, talks about the latest in federal politics, including the Robodebt Royal Commission, Labor's IR Bill, the October budget, and much more. Journalist and filmmaker Karl Malakunas speaks in-depth about the volunteer environmental defenders risking their lives on the island of Palawan (Philippines) to save some of the most biodiverse forests and oceans in the world from illegal logging and fishing. The story of the Palawan NGO Network Inc's (PNNI) brave members and supporters is featured in Karl's award-winning enviro-thriller documentary, Delikado. Karl is also Asia-Pacific Deputy Editor-In-Chief for Agence France-Presse. Jordan Crook, Nature Conservation Campaigner at the Victorian National Parks Association, evaluates the Victorian Government's record on some key environmental policy areas and issues ahead of the election and updates us on the latest campaigning wins for native forests. *Note: This is by no means a comprehensive look at all environmental policies of all parties at the state election. It looks at the record of the state government in areas that involve biodiversity, threatened species and habitat, and conservation. It does not include climate change. If you would like further information about election policies on the environment to complement this conversation, head to this Conversation article by Sarah Bekessy and Brendan Wintle. For Delikado film screenings information and more: www.delikadofilm.com Watch the film trailer: https://vimeo.com/708871732

Baykeeper Neil Blake talks about his brilliant new penguin-proof plant guards that support the nests of the resident penguins from the St Kilda penguin colony; the brilliant work of Brighton Sea Scouts, plus some coastal planting Neil is leading at Middle Park dunes. Then, Nicole Mertens from Victorian National Parks Association discusses the 14th Sea Slug Census, which has just started; and Dr Beach explains the cetacean retia mirabilia, or wondrous network, which researchers now believe protects the brains of whales and dolphins from the pressures brought about by swimming at depth. With presenters Bron, Dr. Beach, and Kade. Program Page:   https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/radio-marinaraFacebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064257776864

Bron and Kade get out the crystal ball and look to the past and to the future of marine and coastal management – perspectives from 60 years of recreational fishing, 20 years of Marine Protected Areas in Victoria, and the concept of 30% global protection by 2030...• Bob Kearney is a life-long recreational fisher, having spent countless hours fishing off NSW rocks and beaches since the 1960s. He is also Emeritus Professor of Fisheries Management at the Institute for Applied Ecology at the University of Canberra. Bob has explored a lifetime of fishing for fun and work in “Fishing in the Good Old Days – was it really better?”, and we'll speak with Bob his book and whether he's found an answer to this question.• We continue our discussion with Chris Smyth, former marine campaigner for the Victorian National Parks Association, about 20 years of marine and coastal protection in Victoria. We'll take a look back at Marinara's ‘game changing' interview with world conservation heavyweights Sylvia Earle, David Bellamy and David Suzuki, and contemplate a growing global push for '30 by 30' – 30% of the marine environment protected by 2030.• And we'll speak with Mechelle Cheers, Chair of the Rye Community Group Alliance, about community concerns following recent news of plans to install 16 large concrete structures as a new artificial reef off Point Nepean.

Monday Breakfast with Jacob and Evan // Acknowledgement of Country 7.15: Jordan Crook, a conservationist and arborist from the Victorian National Parks Association, spoke about the campaigns to preserve Victorian forests, and his hopes for maintaining animal habitats. // 7.30: Smash the Drag Show is a collective of POC and First Nations drag performers dismantling whiteness and cisgender norms in Naarm's queer nightlife. Jacob spoke with Stone Motherless Cold, Mora Money, St Eve, and Jenitals at their Midsumma show. // 7.45: Dr Kirill Nourzhanov, a Senior Lecturer in Central Asian studies at the Australian National University joined us to speak about the increased media spotlight on tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and if an invasion is imminent. // 8.00: Ross Crates, a Postdoctorate at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, spoke about the declining population of the Regent HoneyEater, and the challenges this species of bird faces in increasing its numbers. // 8.15: Anna Brown, the CEO of Equality Australia, shared her insights on the Religious Discrimination Bill and her hopes for trans and gender diverse people heading into the election. // Songs:Gold Energy by Electric Fields

Hey there Marinara friends - we're back, and we're excited for a big year ahead of all things wet and salty! Hope you're having a good summer, and getting some sweet sea goodness. 2022 is set to be a big year for Marinara – 20 years since our Marine National Parks were made, so much to talk about… To kick off 2022, it's big jellies, little coastal snails, beach clean-ups, standup paddleboarding and seaslugs, as Bron and the Cabin Boy set sail, and catch up with:• Neil Blake, Port Phillip Baykeeper about the Lion's Mane Jellies that have been plentiful this summer, a mystery estuarine snail spotted partying in St Kilda and Altona, and some upcoming shoreline surveys at Jawbone Marine Sanctuary and Laverton Creek. • Jacqui Younger, on summer diving so far, some massive community beach and pier clean-up efforts, and the upcoming Seaside Scavenge at McCrae. • George Thomas and Pete Jackson from Stand Up Victoria, giving us all a run down on Stand Up paddleboarding – recreation, competition, and the thriving community of paddleboarders along our Victorian coastlines and beyond, and• Nicole Mertens, Victorian National Parks Association, reporting on this weekend's ‘Sea Slug Census', aka ‘NudiWatch' – a celebration of our glorious nudibranchs and seaslugs.

Monday Breakfast 13/12with Evan, Caitlin, Phuong, and Jacob // 7AM: News headlines // 7.20AM: Evan spoke to Matt Ruchel from the Victorian National Parks Association about a bill that could result in significant parts of national park and wilderness around the Great Ocean Road being privatised. // 7.35AM: Caitlin spoke to Nicole Shackleton about gendered hate speech and the influence of the new Online Safety Bill on this issue. // 7.50AM: Caitlin spoke to Jess Lenehan from Campaign Against Racism and Fascism about the pro-vax movement and incidents of anti-vax violence. // 8.15AM: Phuong spoke to Nour from Hirak Collective about building community with young Palestinians and solidarity between Indigenous Australians and Palestine. // SONGS:Dan Sultan - KingdomCedric Burnside - We Made itVicka and Linda Bull - What you wantTinpan Orange - Diary

Historian Emma Shortis talks about the latest in US politics including the Virginia election, as well as Australian diplomacy fails, and the COP26 climate talks. Emma is an author and Research Fellow at the EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT. Political historian Judith Brett reflects on over 40 years of writing about Australian politics, as she discusses subjects from her new book of past essays, Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life. Judith is Emeritus Professor of Politics at La Trobe University. Jordan Crook, Nature Conservation Campaigner at the Victorian National Parks Association and Qualified Arborist, chats about the concerning changes to native forest logging laws in Victoria, as well as some positive news for national parks in Central West Victoria and forest conservation.

Monday BreakyPresented by Jacob // 7AM Judith Peppard is joined by Romana Vijeyarasa on Communication Mixdown to chat about the book International Women's Rights Law and Gender Equality: Making the law work for women, the Gender Legislative Index she developed at UTS and the potential of the law in the work of progressing women's rights and gender equality. // 7.30AM James Whitmore on Out of the Blue is up next with an update on the Melbourne Sea Slug Census from Nicole Mertens of the Victorian National Parks Association. Divers were able to squeeze in a winter survey between lockdowns in July. // 7.40AM Fiona McLeod AO SC talks to Annie from Solidarity Breakfast about her new book  - Easy Lies & Influence which outlines the threats to our democracy posed by the catalogue of corrupt practises exhibited by the present Federal Government despite the checks and balances that are present to challenge them. It is part of Monash University Publishing's In the National Interest series. // 8AM Mark Buckly gives us his take on the state of 'The Lucky Country'? being led by second rate politicians, who hope their luck never ends. Recorded for 3CR's Left After Breakfast Program. // 8.05AM Jacob speaks with Sharyn Davies, the Director of Herb Feith Indonesia Engagement Centre at the Monash University School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics about lockdowns, the current state of affairs in Indonesia, and why we should continue doing our part to keep each other safe. //  SONGS: Yadu by Lady LashTop of the World by KimbraWhite Noise by Dancingwater

In this episode, we hear from Luke Halpin, who recently discovered that giant centipedes are eating his seabird research subjects on a tiny island off Norfolk Island. We hear about the difficulties of seabird research and why it's so important for ocean conservation. Find out more on The Conversation.Also, we get an update on the Melbourne Sea Slug Census from Nicole Mertens of the Victorian National Parks Association. Divers were able to squeeze in a winter survey between lockdowns in July. You might be surprised to hear how many types of sea slugs live in the waters close to Melbourne! Find out more about the census here. Image: A sea slug, Phyllodesmium serratum, under Blairgowrie Pier. Andrea McIntyre/Flickr CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0. 

This week, Bron and Kade don the virtual mask and snorkel and go exploring…• Baykeeper Neil Blake talks up the concept of a rapid response community taskforce to report and remove newly arrived pest species like Asian Shore Crabs, and existing established pests like Northern Pacific Seastars.• Shannon Hurley from the Victorian National Parks Association brings us this week's report on the spider crabs – has this week's blood moon brought them in? And if it has, are Victoria's 5km restrictions going to offer them some unexpected protection this season?• We speak with author, scriptwriter and mentor Kathryn Heyman about' 'Fury', her powerful story of how her experiences working as a deckhand on a fishing trawler in the Timor Sea led to a transformation from a dark history to a new life.• And Dr Jacqui Pocklington, Coastcare Co-ordinator, joins us to talk through the latest round of community grants up for grabs, and how you and your community group can go about applying for one.

Content Warning: This episode touches on some sensitive topics including mental health and family violence (beginning at the 14:04 mark and ending at 27:46 if you'd prefer to skip this). If anything you hear is distressing please reach out to someone who can help keep you safe. Or remember you can call 1800 respect on 1800 737 732.On this episode of The Grapevine, as restrictions begin to ease in Victoria, Kulja chats with Matt Ruchel, the Executive Director for the Victorian National Parks Association about the results of their new poll highlighting a growing need for nature and parks amongst COVID-fatigued Melbournians.And as domestic violence is exacerbated by lockdowns in Victoria, help seeking by victims of the ‘Shadow Pandemic' has been severely limited. Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre Research Fellow, Dr Naomi Pfitzner discusses their research into the wellbeing toll on Melbourne practitioners responding to family violence during COVID-19.Then, Federal MP and author Andrew Leigh gets on the line to talk about the role of local social connections in rebuilding communities in the aftermath of the pandemic. Leigh's new book co-authored with Nick Terrell ‘Reconnected: A Community Builder's Handbook', explores what makes a successful community and to develop strong social ties.

On this episode, Matt is joined by Kade Mills, a Marine Biologist and researcher of the Weedy Seadragon. One of Matt's all-time favourite animals, Weedy Seadragons are only found in the Southern Oceans of Australia and are one of the big blue seas most bizarre and spectacular seacreatures. Check out the Victorian National Parks Association at https://vnpa.org.au/ and their marine work at  https://vnpa.org.au/programs/reefwatch/and Dragon Quest athttps://vnpa.org.au/programs/dragon-quest/Check out Matt Testoni's photography on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matt_testoni_photography/or athttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.comGet a good idea of exactly what a Weedy Seadragon looks like inmy Weedy Seadragon Gallery Pagehttps://www.mtunderwatermedia.com/gallery-1View the amazing Weedy Seadragon egg transfer by Pang Quong herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8-3mln3q8ILooks into more research by visitinghttps://www.seadragonresearch.com/Visit the Seacreatures Podcast Patreon to support our showhttps://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcastDon't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the Seacreatures Podcast! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/seacreaturespodcast)

90% of Victorian coast is public land, and community organisations like the Victorian National Parks Association are committed to keep it like this. In this episode we further explore which role political processes have played in protecting nature as well as the ongoing threats we will need to address when it comes to managing marine National Parks and Sanctuaries. We will hear (among others) from Geoff Wescott, who has been deeply involved with shaping coastal and marine environmental policies in Victoria. In 2015 he chaired the expert panel that advise our current 2018 Marine and Coastal Act.Interviewees:- Geoff Wescott, board member of the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council and Honorary Research Fellow at Deakin University- Shannon Hurley, Coastal Campaigner VNPA- Mark Rodrigue, Parks Victoria, State-wide Leader - Marine and CoastsPhoto Caption: Celebrating the establishment of MPA at Ricketts Point From left to right: Mark Stone (Parks Victoria Chief Executive 1998-2010), Dianne James (chair of Victorian Coastal Council), Sherryl Garbutt (Minister for Environment and Conservation, 1999-2006), Sylvia Earle (well known around the world as a marine biologist and advocate) and Chris Smyth (marine campaign officer VNPA).

Australian waters are an ecological hotspot for sharks and rays populations. It's a fact that might concern some and be a cause for celebration for others. During times of global crisis, what can we learn from coming face to face with our biggest fears? And how do sharks keep our ocean healthy and contribute to a sustainable future?Shark enthusiast and speaker, Shannon Hurley from the Victorian National Parks Association shares her experience overcoming anxiety whilst diving with sharks and Dr Leonardo Guida of the Australian Marine Conservation Society provides an overview of the benefits of sharks to sustainable fisheries.Guest: Shannon Hurley (Victorian National Parks Association)Dr Leonardo Guida (Australian Marine Conservation Society)Earth Matters #1239 was produced by Megan Williams. 

Matt and Donna interview Shannon Hurley from the Victorian National Parks Association about the consultation and recent release of the Victorian Government's Marine and Coastal Policy. Download the Policy here: https://www.marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/

Kade Mills from the Victorian National Parks Association talks to us about Dragon Quest: a new citizen science program to record weedy seadragons. Also, the Great Victorian Fish Count 2019 and whale poo. 

This week Kevin and Meg speak with community campaigner Bev Smiles about Coal Mining in the Hunter Valley region, and Matt Ruchel from the Victorian National Parks Association about the Stand Up For Nature rally which is on Nov 28, 12.30 on Parlaiment Steps.

7:00   Acknowledgement of Country7:15   Peter Wearne about recent media reports on the Medically Supervised Injecting Room.7:30   Matt Ruchel Executive Director of the Victorian National Parks Association on the Andrews government announcement that logging of old growth native forest in Victoria will ‘cease immediately’.7:45    Chris Breen Refugee Action Collective about the Federal government’s move to repeal the Medevac Legislation8:00    Wendy Steele from RMIT talks to us about ecological economics and the rights of sacred trees. 8:15     Shane Cucow spokesperson on plastics from Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) tells us about Queensland’s plan to ban single use plastics.

Acknowledgement of country A selection of audio from the first day of The Black-Palestinian Solidarity Conference 2019.Part 1: First up is Sara Saleh, introducing the session titled Identity, Race and Solidarity.Part 2: Alexis Wright speaks about the work of Mahmoud Darwish and reads a number of his poems. Part 3: Tony Birch speaks about climate change as colonial violence. Shannon from from Victorian National Parks Association speaks with Thursday Breakfast about the Nature for Life rally which is happening on the 28th of November calling for the Victorian Government to take urgent action to protect Victoria's biodiversity.Sara Saleh joins on the line from The Black-Palestinian Solidarity Conference 2019 to talk about the conference and what is coming up over the next two days. Sara also shares upcoming events from the Australian Palestinian Advocacy Network Alec Reade from the New Wayfinders, Jack Mitchell from Black White and Bluespace and artist Marita Dyson from The Orbweavers join us to talk about their project Resistance Transmission for Due West 2019.Resistance Transmission weaves together a series of deep listening experiences that explore our changing relationship to water, and waters changing relationship to us. Exploring indigenous and settler histories, contemporary migrations and our ongoing social and economic interactions with the water bodies that sustain life on this planet, Resistance Transmission asks you to engage and to listen deeply so we can better prepare for the challenges of our water futures together. Squidgenini joins us in the studio to talk about her new track Trigger Me and her upcoming show at Colour tomorrow night. Songs Mackridge - EverydayMiiesha - DrowningMojo Juju - They Come & They GoP-Unique, Krown, IAMMXO - ChangeThelma Plum - Better in BlakTasman Keith - EveningsSquidgenini - Trigger Me

3CR is proud to acknowledge the Kulin Nations as true owners and custodians of the lands from which we broadcast. We pay respect to their elders past and present and acknowledge that their sovereignty was never ceded and a treaty has yet to be signed || 7:00 Acknowledgement of country & Hellos.7:15 Alternative News - Coverage on the Paladin Group.7:45 Conversation with Matt Nurse on his recent paper 'I’ll See It When I Believe It: Motivated Numeracy in Perceptions of Climate' , disucssing how our perception of facts is understood through our political beliefs and what the implications of this is for everyday life and our confrontation of the Climate Crisis. 8:00  Matt from the Victorian National Parks Association discussing a new proposal by the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to better protect parks in Western Victoria. 8:15 Eva and Tilly join us in studio to discuss highlights from the recent Progress Conference.Featured Songs Cherry Coloured Funk Cocuto Twins AURORA covers Massive Attack 'Teardrop' for triple j's Like A Version Hasta Las Cinco De La Manana  Andes Manta 

Coming up this week on Earth Matters you'll hear post Victoria state election reaction from Matt Ruchel - Executive Director: The Victorian National Parks Association. And we take a look at the Victorian state government recent election promises as they shall deliver investment across many of our Victoria's parks and camping sites.Overall the investment is $105.6 million to create new and upgrade of 30 current camp sites plus 30 new camping grounds. And good news of a new coastal park which will be established along 40 kms located across the Bass coast line. Camping will be now FREE at some campgrounds located across our National parks and some fees removed from across most camping sites across Victoria (500 sites) with over 70 campgrounds across regional Victoria and in 19 parks around regional Victoria. Also welcome news if your a camper as also annoucned, camping fees in some other state and national parks the fees will now be half the normal cost.Despite this recent good news from the Labour government Matt Ruchel says much more is needed to be done for the environment right across the state.Want more info? The Victorian National Parks Association website at https://vnpa.org.au/   

Anote Tong is the former president of Kiribati (pronounced 'Kiribas'), a nation in Micronesia on the brink of disappearing from continually rising sea levels. Now an acclaimed environmental campaigner, Anote Tong fronts an international campaign to highlight the impending catastrophe for his nation. His incredible efforts are captured in 'Anote's Ark', a powerful new documentary directed by Matthieu Rytz, shortly to screen at the upcoming Environmental Film Festival Australia here in Melbourne on 15 October. We are honoured to be speaking with with Anote Tong about this extraordinary film, the dire predictions of the impact of climate change on Kiribati, and his monumental campaign efforts to drive meaningful change. . We'll also speak with Nicole Mertens from the Victorian National Parks Association about Sea Slug Census 2 (the sequel!) - a wonderful citizen science project that captures information about the types of spectacular nudibranchs that inhabit Port Phillip and Westernport Bay. We'll ask Nicole about Sea Slug Census 1 - how it went, what they found, and what they've done with the information collected. Dr Surf brings us a surf report, including the surf livesaving analysis of 2017 drownings. We'll also catch up with champion kneeboarder Greg Bugden to discuss the importance of fins in high end boards.Massive show!

Dr Shane, Dr Laura, Dr Linden and Dr Ray present a special episode on the citizen science community with an array of guests.First guest: Caitlin Griffith, Community Education and Engagement Manager, Victorian National Parks Association discusses nature and reef watch projects.Second guest: Fam Charko, Marine biologist, Port Phillip EcoCentre discusses plastic pollution in the bay. Third guest: Tess Hayes, Citizen Science Officer, Environment Protection Authority Victoria discusses the Latrobe Valley dust study.Fourth guest: Richard Akers, Waterwatch Coordinator, Melbourne Water Corporation, talks about waterways quality.Fifth guest: Elisabeth Walsh, Citizen Scientist, talks about her love of native wildlife and her involvement in the protection of native animals.Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Sea slugs, also known as nudibranchs (or nudies), are the stars of the show today. Kade Mills, ReefWatch Coodinator from the Victorian National Parks Association, is in the studio to tell us all about the upcoming Sea Slug Census on April 21 and 22, where volunteers are invited to snorkel their favourite spots and take photos of these colourful little critters, all in the name of citizen science. 

Today we chat to Kade Mills from the Victorian National Parks Association about both the Great Victorian Fish Count, and resurecting shellfish reefs in Port Phillip Bay. 

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with comedian Joe White about his show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ethiopian and Still Not HungryThen Phil Ingamells from the Victorian National Parks Association comes on the to discuss protecting Victoria's biodiversityFinally, author Kelly Chandler comes on the show to talk about her new book The Other Mother about being a step parent

Fam and Matt are joined in the studio by Kade Mill from the Victorian National Parks Association to talk about the 2016 Great Victorian Fish Count. 

The Andrews state government in Victoria is coming up to the two year mark. That means they're halfway through this term of Parliament, with two years left before the next election. Friends of the Earth along with Environment Victoria, the Victorian National Parks Association, and the Wilderness Society are holding a series of community briefings to recap on what the government’s done so far with policies on the environment and climate, and to outline what needs to happen over the next two years. First up this week on Dirt Radio, we speak with Cam Walker, FoE Melbourne’s campaigns co-ordinator, about the briefings, why they're happening and how you can participate.Mitch Jones goes by the name of Captain Ruin. He's a punk rock daredevil who specialises in death defying escapes, pain proof sideshow stunts, knife-throwing, and circus acrobatics. And he's on part 2 of the show where he explains the political and activist aspects of his theatrical and stunt work. He's a special presenter at a workshop happening this coming weekend, entitled Art and Heart – campaigning and creative activism.