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We don't need the pipeline or desalination plant
February 07, 2014
Many people will have seen the front page story in this weeks' Sunday Age, which quotes 'top-level advice delivered to the State Government' that said that neither the desalination plant or North South pipeline...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAFTER THE FIRESTORM : Bushfires and Climate Change
February 07, 2014
Public forum: What role did climate change play in the Black Saturday fires? How can we ensure Victoria is protected from extreme fire events? Tuesday April 7
Read More Add your reaction ShareMelbourne Palm Sunday March
February 07, 2014
Please join the annual Palm Sunday rally for peace and disarmament. Sunday 5 April.
Read More Add your reaction ShareAlternative sources of water for Melbourne
February 07, 2014
This is the presentation made by Neil Rankine, outlining alternative sources of water to meet our needs now and into the future, without resorting to either the North South pipeline or desalination plant. It...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGarrett fails Victoria on desalination plant approval
February 07, 2014
Peak environment groups Friends of the Earth (FoE) and Environment Victoria have today joined local residents in condemning the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s conditional approval of the desalination plant in Victoria.
Read More Add your reaction SharePublic forum: After the fires: sustainable water policy for Victoria
February 07, 2014
The state government's plan to deliver a secure water future for Melbourne is based on the desalination plant planned for the Gippsland coast near Wonthaggi and the North South pipeline, which will pump water...
Read More Add your reaction ShareStrzelecki Koala Appeal. $20,000 Fundraising Appeal
February 07, 2014
Friends of the Earth is asking for assistance in raising money to protect the Strzelecki Koala, the only 'genetically diverse' koala population left in Victoria and South Australia
Read More Add your reaction Share5% is not enough
February 07, 2014
Protest on the release of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) Exposure Draft Legislation. March 11.
Read More Add your reaction Share'In the Hothouse' - The 2009 Melbourne Social Forum
February 07, 2014
Friday 17th April - Sunday 19th: at Vic Uni & CERES Environmental Park. Speakers, workshops, stalls, live music, childrens entertainment & more. A celebration of music, art, craft, dance, films and food with an...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAn Introduction to FoE's Anti-Nuclear and Clean Energy (ACE) Campaign
February 07, 2014
Come along to an evening of short talks, films, fun, food and drinks to learn about ACE and our upcoming Radioactive Exposure Tour (May 15-25).
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