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In February news, support fire impacted Victorians, Snow Gum summit, Wombat forest work trip, koala hotspots, public transport symposium, wind farms, Longford gas plant PFAS legacy, stop burning Australia petition, rapid response network, anti-nuclear...

For Extreme Heat Awareness Day 2026, Act on Climate did outreach and art stalls at two Coburg locations.  Heatwaves are growing in length and temperature due to climate change, and actions like ours on...

Victoria’s announcement it will kick off the first offshore wind auction in the country in August 2026 is a milestone moment for the state’s clean‑energy transition and a clear signal Victoria is serious about...

Longford Gas Plant located 15km south east of Sale in Gippsland, is the main receiving point for gas and oil pumped in from Bass Strait. Longford consists of three gas plants (GP1, GP2 and...

We want to extend our deep solidarity with those affected by the devastating fires that occurred across Victoria last week. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these fires. We're collating resources from the ground...

Since 2020, residents of Gippsland have been sharing information via Friends of the Strzelecki Koala Facebook Group regarding locations of koala hit by vehicles. This information has also been added to Friends of the...

Wednesday January 7, 2026   In what environment group Friends of the Earth Melbourne has called a tone deaf move, the Victorian Coalition has launched a pro fossil gas campaign in the middle of...

Jobs, Affordable Energy, and Local Renewal Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm. The Delburn Wind Farm will overlook...

On our 12th and final Climate Adaptation Activator call for the year, we heard from Indigo Regen about its journey fostering climate awareness and creating love for place. It was shared how it has incorporated adaptation...

  Solidarity with those affected by the devastating Koolewong fire. Our thoughts are with those affected by these fires. We're collating resources from the ground and ideas on grassroots initiatives for people to support....