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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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Since 1973 radical activists have been affecting real change under the banner of Friends of the Earth.
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Forest

Victoria’s globally important forest ecosystems are collapsing because of logging and climate-fueled bushfires… But a rapid, just transition into ecologically sound alternatives can support thriving regional communities.
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Act on Climate

We need to act on climate right now. Victorian communities are experiencing worsening climate impacts. That's why we are fighting for policies that reduce emissions and prepare us for climate change adaptation...
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No More Gas

Fossil gas is still being promoted as a transition fuel. But community resistance is putting a stop to dangerous new gas developments both on land and sea.
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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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Climate Adaptation Fair 2025 Full Program

January 22, 2025

How can we build resilient communities and face climate impacts collectively? As part of the 2025 National Sustainability Festival, the Act on Climate collective has organised a Climate Adaptation Fair on 8 Feb at Borderlands Cooperative in Footscray from 10am-4pm to explore what community-led climate...

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No Rig Decommissioning in Corner Inlet - Exxon Out!

January 16, 2025

ExxonMobil has announced their Decommissioning Project for South Gippsland: a plan to partially remove 13 decaying gas rigs from Bass Strait and break them apart amongst the RAMSAR listed wetlands of Corner Inlet. All of the removed materials - 60,000 tonnes in total -...

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Melbourne Drinking Water Supply and Pesticides

January 13, 2025

In early September 2024, Friends of the Earth applied to Melbourne Water in a Freedom of Information request concerning detections of PFAS chemicals since 2022 and pesticides in Melbourne's drinking water supplies since 2017. After a lengthy process information was provided on the 30th...

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