At Friends of the Earth, we believe that peace is a precursor to gender, climate, economic, social, and environmental justice, and that real system change requires us to challenge systems of oppression and seek...

Grampians communities have experienced out-of-control fires after the worst day for fire conditions since the Black Summer. Fire impacts ranged from people being directed to leave immediately, to staying alert. Multiple fires have had impacts...

In Jan-Feb news, get climate ready, remembering and responding to future fires, building biocultural climate resilience, nuke-free 2024 on country news & events, protecting forests and koalas, responding to the Port Phillip Bay Coastal...

In January, the Vic government released the Port Philip Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment which details the climate impacts threatening coastal communities. Environment Minister, Steve Dimopoulos has said - "Victoria's precious coastline is already being impacted by climate change. Our...

2024 is the year to get out on Country and support First Nations crew who are fighting nuclear and military colonialism on their lands.

Oli Moraes As an environmentalist, my assumptions, perspectives and values have been challenged over the last two years since working on Indigenous-forest management with Djaara. Through difficult conversations, walking on Country with Traditional Owners,...

On the first sitting day of 2024, 6 February Act on Climate and others from Friends of the Earth were on the steps of parliament to ensure building a Climate Ready Vic is top of...

If you were in Victoria on February 7, 2009 you probably have a memory of that day. The air was like a blast furnace, so oppressive it was hard to be outdoors for even...

Regional communities are leading the way in the transition to renewable energy.  Unfortunately, some politicians and shadowy organisations are using divisive tactics and spreading misinformation, much like we have seen from Trump and the...

Victorian communities already know what climate change impacts are affecting them and what adaptations are needed, and they are calling out for help. The three VIC towns discussed below are three of many anxious...