Replace Hazelwood: Environment Victoria successfully campaigned for the federal government to commit to retiring 2000 megawatts of Australia’s most polluting coal-fired power as part of the carbon price package. Unfortunately, in September 2012, the federal government walked away this commitment, dashing our hopes to have a clear closing date for Hazelwood.

On 27 July 2012 the nail was put in the HRL coffin when the federal government withdrew its $100 million grant to the proposed coal plant. This achievement is a great example of what a strong community campaign can achieve.

Thanks to the efforts of Environment Victoria supporters ANZ has cut the dirty credit to Hazelwood power station! Because you called, emailed and threatened to divest your money from ANZ, the bank has not renewed a US $147 million loan to Hazelwood.

Climate Action Moreland has had a long involvement in the campaign to shut down the Hazelwood Coal power station.

The Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group is a grassroots citizens' group dedicated to encouraging the acceptance and understanding of the principles of Sustainability by the wider community.