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1 November 2013 Friends of the Earth media release Peter Reith’s long awaited report to the Victorian government about the eastern gas market will be handed to the government today. While the Premier has...

September 26, 2013 Friends of the Earth media release With the Coalition in power federally, there is already increased pressure nation wide to develop new coal and gas projects. Tony Abbott has promised to...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Monday 6th May 2013  Our precious region gets nationwide coverage

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...

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.  

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...