Australian National Review - Victorian Farmers in Revolt as Labor-Greens Roll Out Renewables System

Victorian farmers in revolt as Labor-Greens roll out renewables system - www.cairnsnews.org

Farmers across Mallee and Victoria are standing shoulder to shoulder protecting their land, their livelihoods, and Australia’s future food production. “Under new Victorian Government laws, power companies can force access onto private property to build massive transmission projects like VNI West. Farmers are saying loud and clear — access denied,” says Western Region Liberal MLC […] The post Victorian farmers in revolt as Labor-Greens roll out r…

Australian National Review - Victorian farmers in revolt as Labor-Greens roll out renewables system

Farmers across Mallee and Victoria are standing shoulder to shoulder protecting their land, their livelihoods, and Australia’s future food production. “Under new Victorian Government laws, power companies can force access onto private property to build massive transmission projects like VNI West. Farmers are saying loud and clear — access denied,” says Western Region Liberal MLC Bev McArthur. “I’ve spoken to locals on the ground. They are not in…

Farmers prompt transmission giant to find new route for link supporting 100 pct renewables plan

Transmission company looking for new route for new high capacity line after local farming communities objected.

Overground transmission 'distressing' farmers

Opponents of overground transmission for offshore wind energy claim the state's reluctance to consider underground transmission is fuelling distress in... Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content.