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2018 River Country Campaign Diary
December 31, 2018
The Story So Far... River Country has long campaigned for river red gums along the Murray. Our Story in 2018 is one of connecting with grassroots in Victoria and further a field, building momentum...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNZ has banned new offshore oil exploration permits. VIC should do the same.
December 28, 2018
Media release. December 28, 2018. Friends of the Earth. Community mobilises against oil and gas exploration in western VIC The Andrews government has released five oil and gas exploration blocks in the offshore Otway...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCastella forest threatened by logging
December 17, 2018
Logging has begun in the Castella forest, just west of the Toolangi township, in the Central Highlands, where these two greater gliders, along with at least 14 other threatened gliders were filmed and photographed....
Read More Add your reaction ShareCoalition's obsession with coal and gas will go down like lead balloon
December 13, 2018
Environment group Friends of the Earth Australia reject indications that the Morrison government will seek to use public funds to underwrite new coal and gas projects, and say they should be 100% focused on...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFossil Award to Australia for not ruling out Kyoto carbon credits for Paris target use
December 13, 2018
The United Nations' annual Conference of Party's climate change meeting is now underway in Poland. Seasoned climate activist and citizen journalist has the following report on Australia's performance at Katowice. Originally published here. It just...
Read More Add your reaction ShareUnfinished business: A 100 day plan for the Andrews government
December 11, 2018
The Andrews Labor government has delivered and promised an impressive and comprehensive list of environmental policies both in its first four years in power and during the state election campaign. These include: • Creating...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSteady Hand for Climate & Energy Policy in Victoria as Chaos Continues at the Federal Level
November 29, 2018
Friends of the Earth have welcomed the reappointment of Lily D’Ambrosio as Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change, saying a steady hand will guide policy in Victoria while policy chaos continues at the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFriends of the Earth Response to the Andrews Government’s New Ministry
November 29, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE - 29 November 2018Friends of the Earth have welcomed the reappointment of Lily D’Ambrosio as Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change, saying a steady hand will guide policy in Victoria while...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVIC election 2018 – the good, the bad, and the unfinished business
November 26, 2018
The election is over, and while we are yet to see the final makeup of the parliament, especially the Upper House, it’s worth reflecting on how and where the environment mattered in the outcome....
Read More Add your reaction ShareVictoria: A state that works for people, climate, environment, and economy
November 24, 2018
In November 2018, Victorians will head to the polls. With community concern about climate change on the rise, it's an issue that all political parties must address in detail. Our state is undergoing profound...
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