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Have you heard the news? Last week the Federal Government slashed the Murray Darling Basin Plan by one fifth. The Basin Plan was an agreement to restore the health of the river after drought...

MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2018 The Andrews government has continued to undermine its climate credentials, and announced it will open up a large section of the Victorian coastline to gas exploration and, potentially, drilling....

Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister James Merlino has told a parliamentary inquiry that climate change is putting an increasing strain on Victoria's emergency services such as firefighting.  "Climate change is real and it's...

Friends of the Earth welcome the commencement of construction of the Bulgana Green Energy Hub near Stawell and say the project demonstrates the economic benefits of climate change solutions. But will the local Liberal...

The Bulgana Green Power Hub demonstrates the economic benefits of climate action: Will local Liberal MP support jobs & investment?   Friends of the Earth welcome the commencement of construction of the Bulgana Green Energy...

National environment group Friends of the Earth says the Federal Coalition's 2018 budget failure on climate change comes as "no surprise" and underscores the need for greater leadership from states and territories. "Treasurer Scott...

The Radioactive Exposure Tour 2018 was a great success, with thirty interested, passionate people listening, learning and showing  their support to the people at the frontline fighting the nuclear industry in South Australia. Here...

On the south face of the magnificent Mt.Baw Baw east of Melbourne citizen scientists have found an Endangered Spot Tailed Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) or Tiger Cat!The Spot Tailed Quoll is listed as Endangered in...

Environment group Friends of the Earth says big ticket items to tackle climate change and protect Victoria’s environment are the “missing piece of the puzzle” in budget 2018/19—a disappointing one for the environment. The Andrews...

MEDIA RELEASE: 1 May 2018 Climate and environment: Big-ticket items the missing piece of the puzzle in Vic budget 2018 Environment group Friends of the Earth says big ticket items to tackle climate change...