Weather and climate – tell us what you reckon!

Josie, Wycheproof

"It's my future being affected and I want to make change so people after me can have a better future"

Margaret, Lockington

In regards to weather, Margaret notices "Dry or wet, hot or cold." A major life experience she had was: "2011 floods: country went underwater - Pyramid Hill and Rochester, people rescued by helicopters, moved to hall. Summers are getting hotter and hotter."

Rob Law, CVGA

"Last year, weather played a major role, we had a late frost which knocked off a lot of our veggies..."

Climate change for kids animation

Greenhouse gases are a bit like a doona - this simple animation by the Climate Council explains...

Eloise and Craig, Rushworth Community House

Eloise notices the sky and the birds, the ground and how much moisture there is. "Living in the desert has allowed me to consider a world without water and high temperatures, worth avoiding."

April, daughter Mel, and two granddaughters, Heathcote

"I'm here for the future of my grand children and the planet."

John, Lockington

In regards to weather, John notices "Depends what time of year - heat, rainfall, depends what day." A major life experience he had was: "Haven't had a major life experience, but I don't like the wind."

What is global warming, explained

The planet is heating up - and fast. National geographic explains why and how in this short video.

Suellen & Audra, Lockington

In regards to weather, Suellen and Audra notice "Temperature and rainfall." A major life experience Suellen had was: "Good - hot, steamy and raining on wedding day - you can't change what's happening in the environment." A major life experience Audra had was: "Wedding day - storm came, poured on people as they walked off the bus, but didn't rain on the venue."

Rohan, North Central CMA

Shannon, Lockington

In regards to weather, Shannon notices "Whether the forecast says it will rain in order to be prepared and know what to wear." "Weather informs organising events for Headspace - logistics, atmosphere, and engagement levels. Feeling the 'winter blues'."

Climate action toolkit

The Climate Council has provided a toolkit to answer the question: "What can I do in my everyday life to tackle climate change, support the Climate Council and make a difference?”

Megan, Coliban Water

Carmel & grandkids, Lockington

In regards to weather, Carmel notices "The heat, dryness, lack of sun." She hasn't had any major weather related life experiences.

Anne and Shannon, Bridgewater on Loddon Development Group

"Our farm has drowned in flood, and been torn apart in storm. Learned importance of resilience. We recovered/ are recovering."

Trevor, Bendigo Council

Climate projections Australia

Climate change projections show how Australia’s climate may change in the future. Using up to 40 global climate models, the projections found here represent the most comprehensive analysis of Australia’s future climate ever undertaken, CSIRO.

Liam and Ken, Rochester Foodshare

"We need rain badly. We need 3 years of good winter rains, if we don't then we're in big trouble. Farmers are living on the hope of rain"

Dean, Lockington

In regards to weather, Dean notices "Whether it's going to rain or not." A major life experience he had was: "Living up in Queensland when cyclone Yasi came through."

Tadhg, Bendigo

"This is our future and if we don't act then no-one is going to act. And in 20-30 years there will be certain places no-one is going to be able to live."

Dept Environment, Land, Water, Planning on Loddon Mallee Adaptation

Loddon Mallee community recognises that climate change is already putting pressure on local water, energy and food production. While these pressures are different for each community, business or industry in the Loddon Mallee, the primary concerns were around the social economic and cultural impacts on the region’s food and fibre industries. Alongside primary production, biodiversity and the environment, the tourism sector is also perceived as highly vulnerable to climate change.

Shaniah, Lockington

In regards to weather, Shaniah notices "It's climate change, low rain, heat going up - 50 degree day." A major life experience she had was: "Floods came through in 2011, most of property underwater. Don't take mother nature for granted, leave it alone and let her deal with it."

Climate Conversations podcast

Jenny, Campaspe Shire

Inglewood District Health

Floods and extreme heat were a topic of discussion with IDHS. Wendy said "I've noticed the change from when I was younger to now. Hotter for longer, drier for longer and more extreme events."

Garry, Lockington

In regards to weather, Garry notices "How much it has changed in the last 18 years." A major life experience he had was: "Working in flood water in Rochester 2011... people don't want to leave home when it's dangerous."

Climate Ready Victoria - Loddon Mallee

The Loddon Mallee region has already become warmer and drier – a climate trend likely to continue into the future. Local residents, businesses and communities are changing the way they do things in response. Read more from Vic Government Climate Ready

Graham, Bendigo Sustainability Group

"I notice the daily variations in the context of the hottest summer on record (again) and another drought. The biggest issues in relation to weather and climate are increasing heat, reduced rainfall and effect on health."

Anita, Lockington

In regards to weather, Anita notices "The erratic nature of the weather, increasing imbalances." A major life experience she had was: "During 12 years farming in W.A, a third of the land turned salty, wanted to heal the land with bushy biodiversity but instead begun a eucalypt plantation in order to make a business of it - realised environmentally friendly farming needs to be made more economically viable. Glaciers in hometown in Switzerland have melted since childhood- climate change happens fast."

Regional adaptation snapshot - Loddon Mallee

In late 2017, DELWP conducted a review of climate change adaptation in the Loddon Mallee region. The results showed the Loddon Mallee community recognises that climate change is already putting pressure on local water, energy and food production and over 90 adaptation projects that are currently underway.

Echuca Neighbourhood House

Ezrah & Ashlyn, Bendigo

"I am here because the leadership of this country are selfish cowards with financial interest in coal who aren't going to make changes themselves." - Ashlyn "Don't want to live in mad max apocalypse - regardless of political spectrum this is a threat to civilisation. If we don't take immediate action now, in 100 years, life will be damaged and irreversible." - Ezrah

Neil, Lockington

In regards to weather, Neil notices "The temperature, possibilities of rain." A major life experience he had was: "10 years of drought - you've got to adapt, learn as you go along."

David & Denielle, Lockington

In regards to weather, David and Denielle notice "Temperature and heat." They haven't had any major weather related life experiences.

Projecting future climate

Global climate models, which are based on the laws of physics, allow scientists to answer questions about our climate. The CSIRO explains further in this short video

Department Environment, Land, Water and Planning on heatwaves

"Heatwaves have a significant impact on the Victorian economy, that will worsen over time if no action is taken."

Adam and James CVGA

Creating a renewable energy roadmap for Central Victoria

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg is our current hero, as she seems to understand a little action goes a long way…

Sienna and Amelie

Sienna and Amelie notice whether it feels hot or cold. They like it when the weather is just right.

David Suzuki

Top 10 things you can do about climate change

Rochester Neighbourhood House

The craft group talked a lot about floods in Rochester. They said "be prepared, especially when they say it's not going to happen"

Michael, Loddon Plains Landcare Network

Jennifer Savage, Kyabram Community House

Jennifer notes reduced rainfall, changing seasons and increased intensity of storms. "With experience in floods and droughts we're trying to increase resilience, but there are challenges in red tape and planning"

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