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Bass Coast Council shows leadership in campaign against Coal Seam Gas
February 20, 2014
July 18, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release Agriculture is a cornerstone of Victoria’s economy, producing goods valued at around $9 billion a year. Gippsland, in particular, acts as a food bowl for...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAPPEA ‘charm offensive’ hits Victoria
February 20, 2014
June 21, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has launched its long awaited ‘charm offensive’ in Victoria, with its ‘Lets Grow Victoria’ campaign.
Read More Add your reaction ShareGovernment response to minerals report: fast track mining in Victoria
February 20, 2014
May 28, 2013 The long awaited Victorian government response to the ‘Inquiry into Greenfields mineral exploration and project development in Victoria’ was tabled this afternoon.
Read More Add your reaction ShareState government must broaden Fracking moratorium
February 20, 2014
Media release Friends of the Earth On Saturday May11, around 180 people attending a public meeting at Seaspray in Gippsland to express concern about the possibility of gas drilling in their area. On Monday...
Read More Add your reaction Share“Gippsland Is Precious”
February 20, 2014
Monday 6th May 2013 Our precious region gets nationwide coverage
Read More Add your reaction ShareDaring Banner Drop Highlights Napthine's Backward Stance on Climate Change, Energy
February 20, 2014
Monday, 6th May 2013 MEDIA RELEASE This morning, environmental group Quit Coal have unveiled a giant banner from the top of Flinders Street Station, calling on Premier Napthine to 'get off the coal...
Read More Add your reaction SharePesticides and water supply quality a concern for Gippsland residents
February 20, 2014
May 2 2013 Friends of the Earth raised concerns today about a recently published EPA report regarding pesticide and heavy metal detections in waterways in Gippsland.
Read More Add your reaction ShareDepartment restructure: green light for dirty coal?
February 20, 2014
April 9, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release April 9, 2013 Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has today announced a major restructure of the public service, with major implications for environmental policy and which...
Read More Add your reaction ShareDrinking Water And Health Issues in South West Victoria
February 20, 2014
March 14 2013 Media Release Environmental organisation Friends of the Earth has today released a report which investigated drinking water issues in the South West of Victoria between the years 2006 and 2012. The...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMinister's intervention in golf course relocation could impact on 90% of voters within his electorate.
February 20, 2014
February 20 2013 Environmental organisation Friends of the Earth expressed further concern about Minister Guy's intervention in the relocation of Eastern Golf Course. On February 8, the Minister amended the property address, where the...
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