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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...

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....

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...

The Victorian Government’s daft “fuzzy map” excuse for VicForests logging outside its allocated forest area could mean that all VicForests’ logging in the past five years may be unlawful. The Andrews Labor Government told...

Election day is finally nigh, and it's time for a final coordinator update from Leigh, wrapping up the campaign so far. But before that, we have on-the-street interviews with Sam Hibbins, Greens MP for...

MEDIA RELEASE: North East Link locks out community consultation 22 Nov 2018 Daniel Andrews continues to rush through the North East Link, today announcing the project will go out to tender moments after re-election....

MEDIA RELEASE 15 November 2018 Both major parties are missing in action when it comes to nature and conservation policy according to Victoria’s five leading environmental groups who have come together today to launch a joint...

Goongerah Environment Centre (GECO) and Friends of the Earth are today calling on the next Victorian government to abolish state owned logging agency VicForests and formally protect Victoria’s forests from logging after a special...

Matthew Guy's misguided pledge to axe Victoria's Renewable Energy Target has caused pain for sitting Liberal MP for South-West Coast Roma Britnell at a candidates forum on Portland's Role in Victoria's Energy Future at...

Victoria’s 2018 state election has seen congestion as a top issue. So how do the parties transport commitments stack up? Melbourne is seeing huge population growth straining a city built for many less. The...