Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In the atomic age, Melbourne and Victoria nearly joined other places around the world in building our very own nuclear power stations. This is the story of the two most advanced proposals at French Island and Portland.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Atomic energy
01:19 Westernport development
02:54 French Island Nuclear Power Station
06:36 1979 proposals
07:56 Portland Nuclear Power Station
10:10 French Island today
11:05 Nuclear power today
All footage and photos not cited in the sources list below is my own.
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MORE INFORMATION
Supporters Portal: members.philipmallis.com
My website: philipmallis.com
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SOURCES
philam.github.io/videonotes/victorianuclearpower
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I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
In the atomic age, Melbourne and Victoria nearly joined other places around the world in building our very own nuclear power stations. This is the story of the two most advanced proposals at French Island and Portland.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Atomic energy
01:19 Westernport development
02:54 French Island Nuclear Power Station
06:36 1979 proposals
07:56 Portland Nuclear Power Station
10:10 French Island today
11:05 Nuclear power today
All footage and photos not cited in the sources list below is my own.
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MORE INFORMATION
Supporters Portal: members.philipmallis.com
My website: philipmallis.com
-------------
SOURCES
philam.github.io/videonotes/victorianuclearpower
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I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
