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Better Buses Campaign Launches Parliamentary Petition
August 27, 2024
We’ve been lobbying the Victorian Government for several years now to improve the bus network in Melbourne’s western suburbs. While we’ve had some small wins, they’ve largely been piecemeal improvements and a far cry...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFoE Treaty statement
August 22, 2024
These are exciting times in Victoria. Momentum is building for real reconciliation between First Nations people and coloniser society. The state Treaty process is well underway, with formal negotiations expected to begin later this...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFriends of the Earth Melb news Aug 2024
August 13, 2024
In August news, nuke-free art auction event, counter nuke push, Bright Forest FUNdraiser art auction, Energy Champions Leadership programme, transport action with Sustainable Cities collective, Act on Climate update, campaign story-making meeting, keeping our eyes on koalas,...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareAoC Update Aug 24: Adaptation in Action! 🫵 Is Your Community Next?
August 13, 2024
Here is the Act on Climate crew's update on what we're up to, what's coming up, and ways you can get involved! What does climate adaptation look like in action? And, how do we...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareCountering Dutton's nuclear push
August 12, 2024
Dutton and his allies are pushing their nuclear fantasy and they are pushing it hard. Friends of the Earth is working with other organsiations on the Don't Nuke the Climate Australia campaign to counter...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWon Wron State Forest now being surveyed for koalas
August 08, 2024
Friends of the Earth has started more "in depth" surveying of Won Wron State Forest for koalas. After surveying nearby Mullungdung State Forest for almost three years, the focus has now turned to the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBetter Buses Campaign Welcomes Investment into Safe Road Crossings
August 07, 2024
To make main road buses work properly, passengers must be able to safely cross the road to get to their stop.
Read More Add your reaction ShareFriends of the Earth Nuclear Free Art Auction 2024
August 01, 2024
The emblematic Friends of the Earth Nuclear-Free Art Auction this year is happening on Saturday August 31 at Catalyst Social Centre on 146 Sydney Rd, Coburg. We also have an onlne auction with some...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMelburnians support bus reform in latest poll
July 30, 2024
It is time for the government to listen to the public and act.A recent survey from the Committee for Melbourne, an apolitical, not-for-profit, member-based organisation that brings together over 140 organisations from Greater Melbourne’s...
Read More Add your reaction ShareEnergy Champions Leadership Programme 2024
July 23, 2024
Communities across Australia are stepping up to steer their regions towards the opportunities of the energy transition. We are excited to support these new leaders with the campaigning skills and resources they need. If...
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