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Snow gum summit program 2026
March 01, 2026
The second snow gum summit will happen on Ngarigo Country in Jindabyne over the weekend of March 14 and 15. There will also be guided walks and a tree planting afternoon on monday March...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareResponse to the Victorian Government's Transport Sector Emissions Reduction Pledge 2026-30
February 26, 2026
Whilst we appreciate the commitment government’s commitment to decarbonising transport, unfortunately the pledge ignores key bus benefits.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWho should pay for bushfire damage?
February 24, 2026
In January and February 2026 major fires impacted significant areas of Victoria. More than 400,000 hectares of bushland and farmland have burned. Hundreds of homes were destroyed or damaged across the state, there was...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBackcountry film festival 2026
February 21, 2026
The backcountry film festival is a pre winter institution in Melbourne. We have been screening the festival each year since 2011. The program is put together by Winter Wildlands Alliance, and celebrates the power...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareParliamentary Screening of 'Floodland' Documentary
February 19, 2026
On Wednesday, the 18th of February, the Act on Climate Collective co-hosted a screening of Floodland at Parliament House, a new documentary by filmmaker Jordan Giusti. The screening was attended by MP’s Sarah Mansfield...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareResilience Inquiry Response Ignores Need for More Funding
February 18, 2026
The Victorian Government released its response to the Climate Resilience Inquiry report in early February 2026. The report included multiple recommendations for more funding; but in its reply, the Victorian Government has ignored this,...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareNew Report on Mullungdung and Won Wron State Koalas Published
February 16, 2026
Finally, after 6 years, our koala surveys at Mullungdung and Won Wron State Forests in south east South Gippsland. have finished and a new report on our findings are now published. Over 5000 trees...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFriends of the Earth Melb news Feb 2026
February 10, 2026
In February news, support fire impacted Victorians, Snow Gum summit, Wombat forest work trip, koala hotspots, public transport symposium, wind farms, Longford gas plant PFAS legacy, stop burning Australia petition, rapid response network, anti-nuclear...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareExtreme Heat Awareness Day 2026 Outreach & Art
February 05, 2026
For Extreme Heat Awareness Day 2026, Act on Climate did outreach and art stalls at two Coburg locations. Heatwaves are growing in length and temperature due to climate change, and actions like ours on...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMilestone moment for offshore wind jobs as Victoria announces auction date
January 27, 2026
Victoria’s announcement it will kick off the first offshore wind auction in the country in August 2026 is a milestone moment for the state’s clean‑energy transition and a clear signal Victoria is serious about...
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