International Dark-Sky Association Victoria Inc. Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

International Dark-Sky Association Victoria Inc. Australia

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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20.01.2022 IDA Vic are very pleased to announce our latest Good Lighting Award presented to Nicholas Elliot (Retired) Moreland Council for the Upfield Bike Path. Nicholas has worked to achieve a great result for bike riders and the environment, congratulations on an excellent project. 14th October 2020. https://www.darkskyvic.org/ida-vic-lighting-award-14th-oct/

19.01.2022 What is the Climate Act? There are many ways that we can reduce carbon emissions individually: turning off unnecessary lighting, using dimming technology for lighting, using 3000K LED or less.... The Climate Act is a proposed law to ensure the long-term safety, security and prosperity of Australia by achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. You can also support as an individual or business, the implementation of the Climate Act, follow the link. Zali Steggall OAM MP will table the Act to parliament on Monday November 9th 2020. https://climateactnow.com.au/

18.01.2022 Covid19 reveals how much light is wasted each night around the world. Every Day Needs A Night https://theconversation.com/cities-need-to-embrace-the-dark

14.01.2022 Due to Covid19, IDA is holding their first Online AGM which makes it easier to attend from this side of the Earth :) They have produced a T-Shirt to celebrate and help raise funds for their ongoing work to protect the Night Sky. https://darksky.salsalabs.org/globalconftshirt

13.01.2022 Where have the Bogong Moths gone? Bogong Moths usually migrate each year from southern Queensland, central NSW and western Victoria to the Australian Alps. They are facing a number of challenges along the way, but we can all do our bit to help! Planting native flowers, turning off unnecessary outdoor lights at night and not using insecticides are little things that can make a big difference. And don’t forget to let Zoos Victoria know if you see one! Join in with this citizen ...science project to help track the moths in 2020. https://www.swifft.net.au/mothtracker/ See more

12.01.2022 16 October 2020 Victoria now has 5 communities in the early stages of working towards becoming a Dark Sky Place. IDA Vic is very pleased to support these communities. Airey's Inlet Vic Ballarat Vic Mallacoota Vic... Mornington Peninsula Vic Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Vic See more

11.01.2022 Closes 27th November Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 and Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2020 The Committee is currently accepting submissions to this inquiry. Submissions should be provided no later than close of business 27 November 2020. https://www.aph.gov.au//Environment_and_E/ClimateBills2020

07.01.2022 Lighting within your home could be disturbing your sleep. Researchers have found the average Australian home’s lighting was so bright it suppressed melatonin by nearly 50 per cent. Those with the new energy-efficient LED lights being promoted by governments were even brighter.

04.01.2022 Under One Sky is a great theme to unite people around the Earth in looking after our night sky and environment for present and future generations. #underonesky2020 #idadarksky... The beautiful and stunning Emu. Image Credit: Mark Justice.

04.01.2022 Starlink, a megaconstellation of hundreds of Internet satellites launched by the aerospace company SpaceX, has been causing headaches for astronomers by outshining celestial objects. Their brightness is only accentuated by the long trains they are arranged in, which pass across the heavens like dozens of glowing beads on a celestial string.

02.01.2022 The IDA Vic AGM will be on 6th December 2020, 11.00am. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYkd-CtrzgiHtM3Dmd2Gb7h8oqhhZVjW... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.