Carly Noble (pictured) will represent the Australian Democrats at the next Federal Election and hopes your vote will help her secure a Seat in the Australian Senate as a representative for Victoria.

Carly, a mother, farmer, educator, agitator, and advocate for any environmental improvement that will benefit people generally, particularly Victorians, believes that if people work together through a "boots on the ground" approach, great things can be achieved.

As part of her campaign, Carly is visiting northern Victoria, and further to the east, on the weekend of April 5 and 6.

On Saturday, April 5, at 11:00 am she will be a guest at Beneath the Wisteria at the Shepparton campus of La Trobe University in North St.

Beneath the Wisteria is free, bookings are unnecessary and questions about the event should be directed to Robert McLean at 0400 501 199.

Eddie Kowalski (pictured) is one of several people working to create what is presently known as the "Online Citizens Assembly".

The group is led by Professor Joseph Camilleri, an Emeritus Politics Professor at La Trobe University who is one of Australia's leading International Relations scholars. He has more than 30 years of experience.

Professor Camilleri has pursued a wide range of research interests covering almost the entire gamut of the International Relations discipline.

He is also the convener of the Melbourne-based Conversation at the Crossroads.

Those keen to make contact with Eddie Kowalski and learn more about the Online Citizens Assembly can do so through his website "Our Voice".

My daughter's Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (example pictured) helps out during Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

"Alfred to slow and lessen in severity, but window of destruction remains open";

"Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it";

"States prepare for cyclone flooding as authorities urge ‘do not underestimate this storm’";

"Cyclone Alfred live updates: Thousands without power; calls for help; 'lessons to be learned'";

"We lived through the Lismore floods three years ago. Now Cyclone Alfred brings a new threat";

"As the weather bureau pumps out crucial cyclone information, millions look elsewhere";

"As Los Angeles combusts, 2024 is declared Earth’s hottest on record";

"Why nuclear energy is not worth the risk for Australia";

"Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s destruction driven by climate change";

"Cyclone Alfred has slowed down – why is that dangerous?".

Tropical Cyclone Alfred troubles coastal northern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland, triggering memories of flooding in Lismore in NSW.

"‘Stripped to our bare bones’: three years on from the floods, Lismore’s housing crisis is worse than ever";

"Queensland evacuations begin as Cyclone Alfred storm path tracks towards Brisbane";

"How to prepare for Cyclone Alfred and what to do if it’s too late to leave";

"Clive bought his house because of the view. Now he wonders if this is the last time he’ll enjoy it";

"Tropical Cyclone Alfred to lash Queensland and New South Wales, Australia";

"Panic buying, giant waves as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast";

"‘Like preparing to fight a war’: Can we stop a cyclone in its tracks?".

Anthony Stott (pictured) was the guest speaker at the Geelong Climate Cafe on Friday, February 28.

He has worked in several fields such as teaching, youth work, and training unemployed people. He was a Lifeline counsellor for 5 years and has been in private practice since 2008.

With a gentle smile, Anthony took those at the Climate Cafe on a metaphorical journey from humanity's beginnings to where we are now - a planet in crisis.

Coping with climate distress has been a passion of Anthony for many years, something he has written about in his book, “The End of Hitchhiker Inc?? How Failure to Manage Population and Consumption has Led to Climate Emergency and What We Can Do”.

At Crookes Counselling and Consulting Services, Anthony runs an innovative client-centred climate distress program for individuals and groups.

Violet Coco is an active activist, she is bold and courageous in alerting others to the dilemmas of climate change.

Violet shared the stage with the research director from The National Centre for Climate Restoration (Breakthrough), David Spratt at an event associated with the Melbourne-based National Sustainability Festival, “The PM’s Climate Speech we’ve been waiting for”

David mentioned the book, "⁠The Deluge⁠" by Stephen Markley, which he praised.

He also discussed the website "Thinking the Unthinkable" and urged people to visit.

Violet is associated with "Extinction Rebellion" and "Fireproof Australia".

The event revolved around The PM's Climate Speech we've been waiting for, something the work of Mark Carter who is known to many through his work with 'Flight Free Australia".