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Community engagement a key focus for gas program
14/02/2020The Victorian Gas Program (VGP) continues to share its research with the community to help ensure its advice to government reflects the broad range of views across the state regarding onshore conventional gas exploration and development.
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Support for businesses in the resources sector
22/05/2020To limit the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Victoria’s resources sector, Earth Resources Regulation will defer the collection of rent and annual fees this year.
Learn about local land use and onshore conventional gas
21/05/2020The Victorian Gas Program is hosting workshops for communities across Gippsland to help develop a model capturing the region’s unique natural, cultural and environmental features.
Ancient Geology contributes to minerals exploration and investment
18/05/2020Beneath the plains of Western Victoria, known geologically as the Stavely Arc, could lie the minerals needed to boost the State’s supply of advanced technologies.
Fossickers allowed day trips under gradual easing of restrictions
15/05/2020The new directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer allow people to leave their home to undertake outdoor recreational activities, including fossicking.
Rehabilitation resumes at former mine site
13/05/2020Victoria’s earth resources regulator is working to protect the environment by continuing rehabilitation of the old Benambra mine processing site, near Omeo.
Ensuring locals have input into minerals licensing decisions
04/05/2020Earth Resources Regulation is making changes to help communities have a continued say in local minerals development through the release of a new engagement guideline.
