The Wimmera Mallee Environmental and Agricultural Protection Association Inc. WMEAP, fully supports the Victorian Farmers Federation’s call for an immediate halt to Western Renewables Link (WRL) and VNI West, pending proper community engagement.

Over 120 people attended the second meeting for the year. Dominica Tannock from DST Legal in Melbourne and Viva-Lyn Lenehan from Killarney, Western Victoria enthralled the audience

Dominica discussed the legal aspects of what neighbours and the community can do when confronted by the noise nuisance made by wind turbines. She commented that most, if not all Victorian wind projects cannot meet their noise requirements, and that most of these projects have had either a successful prosecution for noise nuisance made against them or has settled a case with a complainant out of court.

Strong opposition to renewable projects on farmland

Nine out of 10 people oppose renewable projects on farmland, a national survey has found.

Farming advocacy group Farms for Food launched an online survey in December after Farmers for Climate Action published survey results last September saying seven in 10 people supported renewable projects on farmland.

Community members from across the region came together on January 28 at Warracknabeal Community Centre to listen and discuss their thoughts and concerns on proposed renewable energy projects.

By Caitlin Menadue

Victorian grain grower Ross Johns says his community is being torn apart by wind farm developers relying on government subsidies and approval waivers to make their projects viable.

“What we’re asking for is transparent, proper process from government and open community consultation by the multinationals and others backing wind farms,” said Mr Ross, whose family started farming in Victoria in the 1870s.

By Brad Thompson - The Australian Business Network

Mallee artist Belinda Wood created the artwork after observing a change of energy in the community. Farmers, community and energy project developers all wanted their voices heard.

DEAR Sir/Madam,

We would firstly like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

Country communities have always been close and very well connected, however strains are beginning to show.

County Today Podcast - Ace Radio with journalist Libby Price and Ross Johns, President Wimmera Mallee Environmental & Agricultural Protection Association Inc.

Ross Johns - Radio Broadcast- ABC Statewide Drive Victoria 10th December 2024 with Host Prue Bentley.

Ross Johns - Radio Broadcast- ABC Breakfast Wimmera 10th December 2024 interviewed by Angus Verley.

A very informative presentation by Mr Gerald Feeny of Gooroc was heard by the newly formed Wimmera Mallee Environmental and Agricultural Protection Association at a meeting on Monday night, October 28th at the Brim Hall. begins with an idea.

More than 70 people gathered at a public meeting at Brim Hall on September 30 to address a lack of information available about a proposed construction of the Warracknabeal and Wilkur energy parks, and associated transmission lines.