December 2025 Today marks a notable victory for Victoria’s waterways and those who have fought to protect them. The Victorian Government has officially gazetted Amendment VC278 on the 23rd December 2025, establishing permanent planning controls to safeguard 17 urban... A Call for Stronger Investment in Melbourne’s Urban Rivers The Urban Waterways Alliance (UWA), a coalition of six respected catchment and river-focused organisations across Greater Melbourne, has submitted a strong, solutions-focused response to Infrastructure... The Urban Waterways Alliance (UWA), a coalition of six not-for-profit waterway advocacy groups, has submitted recommendations to Planning for our Waterways to ensure stronger protections for Melbourne’s urban rivers and creeks. While supportive of the proposed... ACT NOW: DEFEND OUR CRITICAL WATERWAYS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! Melbourne’s waterways are under threat. With the city’s population set to soar past 8 million by 2050, pressure on our rivers, creeks, and natural spaces is intensifying. If we don’t act now, we risk... 