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Food Co-op & Cafe

Check out our Collingwood Food Co-op and Cafe | An active community space where cooks, coordinators, volunteers and customers support ethical food production and choose waste reducing alternatives.
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A history of achievements

Since 1973 radical activists have been affecting real change under the banner of Friends of the Earth.
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Forests: restoration & climate resilience, beyond logging.

FoE’s Forests Collective is responding to emerging climate threats to Victoria’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Our Alpine campaign has highlighted the risk of ecological collapse in alpine ash forests and snow gum woodlands,...
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Act on Climate

Act on Climate is organising alongside community members across Victoria to design place-based climate adaptation initiatives that centre climate justice outcomes. AoC continues to campaign for adequate, ongoing state-government funding for proactive...
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Energy Justice

Energy Justice is about the future we want to see beyond fossil fuels: a socially just energy system that serves communities and the environment instead of corporate profit.
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Nuclear-Free Collective

Australia is the third biggest uranium miner in the world. By joining forces with Traditional Custodians, we can stop the toxic nuclear chain at the source and protect people and the environment.
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Strzelecki Koala Action Team

Australia's iconic koala is in serious trouble. But communities are taking action to safeguard Victorian koala populations through research, surveys and mapping.
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Sustainable Cities

Public Transport is for Everyone. A fast, frequent, and connected electric bus network would connect our communities to the vital services we all rely on, without the need for a car!
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Yes2Renewables

Australia’s ageing coal and gas plants are fuelling the climate crisis. But a rapid transition to 100% renewable energy will cut polluting greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of good jobs.
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Friends of the Earth Melb news Sept 2026

September 08, 2026

In September news, Snow Gum art auction for Forests collective, Koalathon is happening, Peace walk against AUKUS support, Sustainable Cities Broken Buses Map, Victorian offshore wind power is go, gas industry lobby reveal, PFAS in the Murray river, plus more!

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Support the Peace Walk Against AUKUS

September 01, 2026

  The Peace Walk Against AUKUS is off to a powerful start! On the first day we made the evening news on Adelaide's Chanel 10, you can watch it here (our segment starts at about 19 minutes). Check out this informative InDaily article about our first...

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Media Release: One Nation’s pledge to cancel offshore wind in Gippsland just another broken jobs promise

August 31, 2026

One Nation has today announced it would cancel renewable energy projects across Australia, including offshore wind in Gippsland if elected in Victoria.   With the Yallourn coal fired power station set to close by 2028, offshore wind represents a significant jobs boost for Gippsland...

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