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community presence outside the office of Tim Holding
February 07, 2014
It is time to bring the message to the Minister for Water, Tim Holding, and other key members of the state government that Melbourne people want a sustainable water future. Feb 6.
Read More Add your reaction ShareCommunity occupation of the North South pipeline
February 07, 2014
Friends of the Earth organised a community occupation of the work site on thursday 22 January. We had a small but spirited presence that aimed to raise awareness about the ecological impacts of the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareDesalination plant, Wonthaggi
February 07, 2014
most recent items at the top. [September 2009] Watershed Victoria still campaigning on the Desal plant Both banks have signed on to the "Equator Principles", a comprehensive statement of responsibility to invest only in...
Read More Add your reaction ShareChemical castrating herbicide used in swimming pools
February 07, 2014
***PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER 18 2008*** chemical castrating herbicide used in swimming pools Friends of the Earth calls for bans on simazine in swimming pools and more research into swimming pool chemicals Friends of the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFederal government emission reductions targets 'woeful'
February 07, 2014
details on community actions: (media statement signed by 61 organisations below) (full list of actions around the country here) For photos from the actions, check here. When On Tuesday 16th of December, please...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAudit shows Brumby government needs to get cracking
February 07, 2014
Monday 8 November, 2008 MEDIA RELEASE AUDIT SHOWS BRUMBY GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO GET CRACKING Almost 40 per cent of the Victorian Government’s 2006 election promises on the environment have been broken or are at...
Read More Add your reaction ShareThe North-South Pipeline: Melbourne - it's time to take a stand!
February 07, 2014
[February 2011] Letter in The Weekly Times The proposal to pump water through the North-South Pipeline to avoid using water from the desalination plant has been rightly rejected by the Victorian water minister Peter...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGet real on climate change
February 07, 2014
Celebrity surf challenge Fresh water thinking for Victoria Kilcunda Beach. Sat. 3rd Jan. 2009. 10am - 1pm. Presented by Bass Coast Board Riders, supported by FoE and other groups. Full details at: http://www.watershedvictoria.org.au/
Read More Add your reaction ShareDavid Rovics & Alistair Hulett touring Australia, December 2008 and January 2009
February 07, 2014
David Rovics & Alistair Hulett touring Australia, December 2008 and January 2009 David Rovics is based in Portland, Oregon, and has been called the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US. Since...
Read More Add your reaction ShareRally in Warburton a huge success!
February 07, 2014
Our Forests  Our Water Our Climate Rally in Warburton to protect our water catchments from woodchipping Speakers at the rally included: Tracey Bartram Joy Wandin Murphy, Senior elder of the Wurundjeri people Councillor Samantha...
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