Dr Philip Lawn (pictured at COP 23, where he dared mention population and was almost thrown out of the room) was the preeminent speaker at the June 14 Swanpool Environmental Film Festival.

Dr Lawn's address followed the screening of the movie "Climate Extreme: At the abyss?"

The small country at Swanpool (about 20 km south of Euroa) was booked out for the annual festival.

Some rain has fallen in parts of Victoria, and among those celebrating were these kids (pictured).

However, one Victoria farmer says: "‘I won’t get excited until my hair is wet’: This weekend is make or break for farmers";

Podcast: "Mining in the deep blue";

"In one awful decision, Albanese has revealed his do-nothing plan";

"A carbon tax and some key policy challenges";

"UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern’ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef";

"The slippery question of how to define a wetland";

"Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities";

"DOE Axes $3.7B in Clean Energy Grants—Is America’s Net Zero Future in Jeopardy?";

"Trump​ Is Going to Raise Your Insurance Premiums";

"‘Fast running out of time to turn the tide’: Australia at sea in vast marine heatwave";

"Some Hopeful News About the Future of the World’s Corals";

"Colorado River Basin Aquifers Are Declining Even More Steeply Than the River, New Research Shows".

Dr Kristina Dahl (pictured) is the vice president for science at Climate Central, leading the group's scientific activities, helping design analyses that enable people throughout the world to connect their lived experiences to climate change.

During the interview, Dr Dahl said: "We are all living in a 'climate-changed' world.

Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and communicators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people’s lives.

It says: "Climate Central uses science, big data, and technology to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change personal and show what can be done about it.

"We address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics.

"We collaborate widely with TV meteorologists, journalists, and other respected voices to reach audiences across diverse geographies and beliefs," it says.

Decisions by Australia's Labor Government through its newly minted Environment Minister, Murray Watt, have sent shudders through many, and the airwaves of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation were alive with comments and observations: "Australia's largest gas project granted extension";

"Gas is no longer a dirty word for Labor. Should it be?";

"The Woodside boss’s attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them ";

"Damaging winds follow ‘unusual’ dust storm in Victoria";

"As Australia’s carbon offset industry grapples with integrity concerns, how can companies genuinely tackle climate change?";

"5 huge climate opportunities await the next parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver".