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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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Chornobyl 40 Years Vigil

May 17, 2026

Remembering Chornobyl 40 years on In remembrance of the Chornobyl catastrophe, the Nuclear Free Collective held a vigil on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral on April 27, 2026. We lit 40 handmade candles as we extended our solidarity and sympathy to many thousands...

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Victorian state election - maintain the momentum

May 15, 2026

We need positive climate solutions that improve people’s lives We need to lock in cheaper, cleaner energy for Victoria’s future Electrifying everything will create energy independence & protect against cost of living pressures This is a critical election for Victoria if we are to...

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SKAT Opposes Fish Creek Quarry Proposal

May 14, 2026

SKAT is the Strzelecki Koala Collective at Friends of the Earth Melbourne. At our last meeting (May 13, 2026) the collective unanimously agreed to oppose the Fish Creek Quarry expansion that has been concerning concern in the South Gippsland region. SKAT supports the work...

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