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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

We would love to hear your views. SURVEY: how should we respond to the challenge of longer fire seasons? australianfirefightersclimatealliance.org/2026/10/13/s...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This is a great win. I bow to the relentless determination of my colleague at FoE, Anthony Amis, who has worked since 1996 to win this outcome. '2,155 hectares of land has been added to the Brataualung Forest Park in the Strzelecki Ranges'. www.melbournefoe.org.au/2000_hectare...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We are getting there. We passed our arduous pack test today. Another week of training & we will qualify as arduous/ remote area firefighters, ready to go this summer. Proud to be a part of the CFA remote area firefighter team, the 2nd to be trained in VIC.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It still kind of blows my mind that I can be in a meeting, get a call out, drive a truck to a fire, do the job, go home & log back into zoom for the next meeting. Still feels faintly surreal every time.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today's headlines: - Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ - Evidence builds showing climate change could be intensifying El Niño events - Ocean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warming Meanwhile, One Nation:

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From the Weekly Times: "Environmentalists & farmers have formed an unlikely alliance to protect VIC’s prime agricultural land from critical minerals mining, demanding an immediate moratorium". www.melbournefoe.org.au/moratorium_o...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

On Aug 16, a crescent moon will sit right next to Venus. 'Counting stars by candlelight All are dim but one is bright: The spiral light of Venus Rising first & shining best Oh, from the northwest corner Of a brand-new crescent moon Crickets & cicadas sing A rare & different tune' - Robert Hunter

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Pauline Hanson's 'one nation' will be a disaster for our state: 'Greg is passionate about reopening VIC’s native timber industry.' "PHON propose the construction of coal fired HELE power stations." How much would this cost? How long would it take to build them? Who will invest in them?

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

it started Jan 9, we were focused on defending houses in Harcourt and it raced up the mountain. there was no stopping it til the fire came out onto the east side.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Went for a wander on our local mountain (Leanganook / Liyanganyuk) today. Its in recovery from last summer's fires. How can you not love the mad frenzy of growth you see on Eucalypts as they recover?

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

For anyone who still uses facebook & has an interest in fire, check out the Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance for coverage on the northern hemisphere fires. www.facebook.com/ausfca

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

omg, that interview between Barnaby Joyce and Sarah Ferguson reminded me of the Neil meme. He is unhinged, and can't even do a normal TV interview without losing his shit. Why would anyone trust him with a key position running the country?

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I have walked past this tree for years. It was burnt in the 2013 fires, survived, was impacted by dieback, then got blown down in a storm, taking rocks with its roots as it fell. Then the surviving branch grew shoots, now becoming the new trunk. A good reminder of nature's resilience.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Not as much snow as there should be. But what a treat to stand in a snow gum forest at dawn as Gang Gangs browse through the canopy.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Rain over the country. Snow in the mountains. The rivers are full. The land is green. In a time of climate chaos, you have to appreciate the days when the world feels right and as it should be.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

More than 2,000 people have died so far in the European heatwave. But over at The Australian 'newspaper', its always the Greenies fault.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Its EOFY & all orgs are doing a last minute call out for donations. Of course you should support FoE, www.melbournefoe.org.au/donate But Mittagudi is a wonderful outdoor education centre that provides life changing experiences for young people. Also worth supporting!

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We've just been up in north west VIC meeting with farmers who will be impacted by the critical minerals mine expansion up there. The scale of it is mind boggling, with heartbreaking impacts on many families, right in the middle of a major cropping area. We will report back properly next week.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Last night we launched our plan to gain listing of snow gums as threatened under federal enviro laws. Snow gum communities face ecological collapse due to uncontrolled dieback & more frequent fires. You can support the EPBC listing by adding your name here: www.melbournefoe.org.au/snowgum_nomi...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I've worked for Friends of the Earth for 37 years (!!!). I stay here because I love our grassroots approach, our commitment to environment & justice, & our connection to community. I think we do good work and we would welcome your support during our tax time appeal. www.foe.org.au/donate

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The Australian 'newspaper' continues to platform this dangerous nonsense that undermines people's trust in mainstream science ...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This is an absolute disgrace. Every single post I saw on Sorry Day had comments turned off. Why? Because every racist low life feels emboldened to share their poisonous views. Because of racist narratives & right wing political parties & normalising of racist views. Shame on everyone enabling this.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Yarrangobilly caves (northern Kosciuszko national park) are amazing. I've always gone past them on the way to the higher mountains, but well worth a side trip to explore.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Like others in the Murdoch press, the Herald Sun continues to platform dangerous nonsense like this. Of course the people writing this dross are wealthy & will have the resources to be shielded from the worst impacts of climate change.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I'm seeing lots of anti renewables hysteria on the internet about a blade falling off a turbine at Lal Lal wind farm in Victoria. Weird how these people didn't seem concerned about the fire at the Viva refinery or the Hazelwood mine fire...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Community rally tomorrow at Mt Macedon summit from 10am.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

We heard they are cutting the snow gums on Mt Macedon & anyone going onto the site will be arrested. Was feeling forlorn. Got a fire call up in the pine plantation. Working with good folks & being focused on driving the tanker on dirt tracks weirdly helped with my mood. Back to the mountain tomorrow

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

day 2 of community protest on mt Macedon to stop the destruction of precious snow gum forest. www.melbournefoe.org.au/save_mt_mace...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Community members have stopped the work on clearing of snow gums on Mt Macedon this morning.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Back from a lovely trip into the northern end of Cradle Mountain NP. The deciduous beech just starting to turn colour, old old snow gums & groves of pencil pine. Silence, good company, & long walks. Glorious. Grateful to have some time in this wild country.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We've had some rain, its cooling down & Pre Determined Dispatch of aircraft for fires finishes for the season today. So it must be time for the end of fire season walk in TAS. Good bye to a bloody long summer, hello green-ness & mountains. See you in a bit.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In my best Narrators Voice: No, he can't.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Yesterday, we visited one of the Australian Mountain Research Facility snow gum research plots to see field experiments. The square box is a test site where the ground is heated 4oC above background temps to see how diff species respond to hotter temps. Freaks me out that this is where we're at.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Every time I cross over Dead Horse Gap into the Upper Murray I have to stop & look at the tragic burnt snow gum forests of Siberia. This is exactly why we hosted the snow gum summit. It was great to finish the summit with a tree planting arvo at Perisher Valley.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We've been off at the snow gum summit in Jindabyne. 2 days of extreme tree & science nerding. Its been awesome. www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_sum...?

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The Herald Sun seems to be confusing cultural burning with fuel reduction burning in order to have a go at First Nations people.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Am a day & a half into my current fire driving course, driving a mix of tankers. After a big week at work I was incredibly cranky about spending my weekend learning about trucks. But geez I learnt a lot. Every course makes you more useful on the fireground.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Not a surprise, but still. Damn. AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2026. It identifies a heightened risk of bushfire in NSW, Victoria & WA.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Geez it's been a long summer. Lots of scrappy grassfires, but often on windy days, so they can get a bit of speed up.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Fire nerd mates: the VIC parliament is holding an inquiry into this summer's fires. Really good/ broad terms of reference. We are inviting folks to contribute their ideas/experiences to include in our submission. Get in touch! cam.walker@foe.org.au www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

the Murdoch owned Weekly Times keeps neglecting to mention climate change in its weather stories, yet it's letter page is full of people joining the dots. Maybe it's time for the paper's approach to science to come into this century?

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I'm at the 'Across Victoria' conference in Horsham. Not a single speaker has acknowledged traditional owners, which is a nice summary of the vibes here today. its wall to wall right wing parties. Noticeable angst about the Nats weak position on mining.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The Australian newspaper continues its campaign to undermine climate action. Science? Why should we believe it? This belongs in the comments section of conspiracy theory groups on facebook, not the national 'newspaper'.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

The 2nd snow gum summit is happening next month on Ngarigo Country in Jindabyne. It will bring people together from across the Australian Alps, to address the threats facing these iconic landscapes we know & love. Speakers program now launched. www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_sum...

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The monthy state wide CFA volunteers forum is happening at the Harcourt fire station. We heard from Tyrone, whose house burnt down, & the new remote area firefighting team. Around 2,000 people have expressed interest in joining CFA since these recent fires.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Its completely wild that, according to this poll, ~40% of people in the USA think this is ok.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

More than 2 weeks since the Fogartys Gap/ Harcourt fire and we're still getting flare ups. Very dirty, unglamorous work.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I have a dream that someday someone will donate a 2nd hand ultralight tanker. I will gather a merry band of greenie firefighters & we will spend our days driving around fire grounds, pouring water on the grand old trees that are burning.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We did patrols around Harcourt the day after the fire came through & hosed down old trees along the roadsides that were still burning. Terrible to see the loss. And that was before they did 'clean up' for safety. The cumulative loss of old trees is hard to bear.

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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

After 3 very long days on the Fogarty's Gap/ Harcourt fire, we are being given a 2 day break, with strike teams from elsewhere covering for us. Back to work tomorrow. Feel like there is a lot to process. Thankful for the many thousands of people out on the fireground & behind the scenes across VIC.

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