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Farmers pledge to blockade gas drilling operations
May 23, 2014
PLEASE NOTE that today's planned ride has been cancelled as a result of yesterday's announcement by the government. On thursday May 29, community members from Seaspray in Gippsland will ride horses up Bourke Street...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWill govt intervene on flawed decision to approve licence for Anglesea coal power plant?
May 22, 2014
Friends of the Earth are shocked by the Essential Services Commission's decision to grant Alcoa a license to pollute, ignoring the wishes of Anglesea residents who want the coal power plant closed.
Read More Add your reaction ShareSeaspray, the story so far
May 08, 2014
Residents of Seaspray are nervously awaiting a decision by the Minister for Resources and Energy, Russell Northe. Mr Northe needs to decide whether to approve an application from Lakes Oil to carry out horizontal...
Read More Add your reaction Sharewhat to look for in the state budget
April 30, 2014
The 2014-15 Budget will be released on Tuesday 6 May 2014. State budgets define the priorities of the government of the day. They speak to what type of world view that government holds. Will...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCommunity consultation on gas welcomed.
April 30, 2014
Environmental group Friends of the Earth (FoE) has welcomed today’s announcement of the community consultation process on unconventional gas by the Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe. “After many months of inaction by the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThis week, help Indigenous people campaign for water rights.
February 21, 2014
Last December the Victorian government released the Water Bill Exposure draft, outlining a new water act for the state. This was an important opportunity to update Victoria's legislation to include greater recognition of Indigenous...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSeaspray residents launch direct action 'pledge' campaign against Tight Gas drilling
February 21, 2014
Locals from Seaspray in Gippsland have announced their intention to blockade drilling operations if the government approves Lakes Oil Tight Gas activity. Lakes Oil have applied to the state government to gain approval to...
Read More Add your reaction Share2014 Radioactive Exposure Tour
February 21, 2014
Friends of the Earth is hosting the annual Radioactive Exposure Tour from 12-27 April 2014. Since the 1980s, the “Rad Tour” has taken thousands of people to the heart of the Australian nuclear industry,...
Read More Add your reaction Sharestate election campaign information night
February 21, 2014
Are you interested in getting involved in our campaign to get environmental issues onto the agenda of all political parties in the buildup to the November 29 state election? We will be holding an...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe Change Course
February 21, 2014
Practical skills for advocacy and campaigning. This 6 week course is designed to give a broad overview of skills needed to be an effective campaigner. From community organising, to social media and fundraising...
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