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In June news, please donate to our EOFY fundraiser, KOALAS movie and SKAT update, Djandak Wi ('Country fire') cultural burning strategy, call for remote area volunteer firefighting, Vic rental energy reform submissions, new Otway...

About a third of the gas used domestically in Australia is used in Victoria, and of that about half is burned on heating buildings, many of which are inefficient. And rental homes are some...

[Image credit: Michael J Fromholtz] Friends of the Earth Melbourne has today slammed the Victorian Government decision to approve Beach Energy's production of gas from near the Twelve Apostles off the Otway coast.

As we grapple with the impacts of climate change, we will need to continue to expand how we respond to disasters such as fires, floods, storms and heatwaves. We need to increase state-wide ability...

Friends of the Earth Melbourne encourages everyone - particularly renters in Victoria - to write a submission for the draft Regulatory Impact Statement on Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Rooming Houses. Submissions are due...

At Friends of the Earth, we believe that the liberation of all peoples from systems of oppression is a precursor to peace. We campaign towards system change through the lens of gender, climate, economic,...

https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/more-bus-services-across-melbournes-growth-areas Bus advocates have today called out the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, for re-announcing “new” bus routes.

The Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) are recognised as the traditional owners of a large section of central Victoria. In recent years Djaara and its enterprise DJANDAK have been re-introducing Djandak Wi (‘Country Fire’ in...

In May news, cheers to volunteers, submissions to Climate Resilience Inquiry, join the Frontline Climate Alliance, No to radioactive waste, and Yes to renewables, register art works for our Nuke-free auction, 2024 state budget...

A new documentary film, The Koalas, will be showing in Melbourne on Tuesday June 18, 6.30pm Cinema Nova and  Saturday June 22, 4pm Thornbury Picture House, 802 High Street, Thornbury). The film produced by...