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MEDIA RELEASE: 1 June 2018 Today’s announcement by the Andrews government that it will extend the licenses of the Latrobe Valley’s major power plants undermines its credentials on climate change and raises the potential that...

MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2018 The Andrews government has continued to undermine its climate credentials, and announced it will open up a large section of the Victorian coastline to gas exploration and, potentially, drilling....

Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister James Merlino has told a parliamentary inquiry that climate change is putting an increasing strain on Victoria's emergency services such as firefighting.  "Climate change is real and it's...

Friends of the Earth welcome the commencement of construction of the Bulgana Green Energy Hub near Stawell and say the project demonstrates the economic benefits of climate change solutions. But will the local Liberal...

National environment group Friends of the Earth says the Federal Coalition's 2018 budget failure on climate change comes as "no surprise" and underscores the need for greater leadership from states and territories. "Treasurer Scott...

Environment group Friends of the Earth says big ticket items to tackle climate change and protect Victoria’s environment are the “missing piece of the puzzle” in budget 2018/19—a disappointing one for the environment. The Andrews...

MEDIA RELEASE: 1 May 2018 Climate and environment: Big-ticket items the missing piece of the puzzle in Vic budget 2018 Environment group Friends of the Earth says big ticket items to tackle climate change...

Over fifty community members from the City of Port Phillip and surrounds gathered in St Kilda on Sunday April 22, to celebrate Earth Day, break the radio silence on climate change, and call for...

The Central Goldfields town of Tarnagulla has been announced as the first recipient of the Victorian government's Climate Change Innovation Partnerships grant scheme. Under the name of the Tarnagulla Alternative Energy Group, community members have received...

Due to the Federal Coalition government’s continued failure on climate action, state and territory governments must step up and lead. The Victorian government has the opportunity to establish itself as national leader on climate change...