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Victorian opposition paper plan will destroy forests, wildlife and long term jobs
May 30, 2018
Friends of the Earth is calling on the Victorian opposition to support sustainable wood and fibre production by committing to only use recycled paper, not paper made from Victoria’s forests. Yesterday, leader of the...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGood News - First 1600ha of High Conservation Value Forest Reserved in Strzelecki Ranges
May 28, 2018
Friends of the Earth received the good news that the first 1600ha of land, in the long running Strzelecki Ranges Rainforest Cores and Links saga, was Gazetted by the Victorian State Government on the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFriends of the Earth’s winter speaker series
May 22, 2018
During winter we will be hosting a range of forums for our members, supporters, and allies. These will cover a range of topics, from the long campaign to protect the forests along the Murray...
Read More Add your reaction ShareFederal Government Fails Murray-Darling River Communities
May 17, 2018
Have you heard the news? Last week the Federal Government slashed the Murray Darling Basin Plan by one fifth. The Basin Plan was an agreement to restore the health of the river after drought...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAndrews govt gas drilling plan undermines climate and energy credentials
May 17, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2018 The Andrews government has continued to undermine its climate credentials, and announced it will open up a large section of the Victorian coastline to gas exploration and, potentially, drilling....
Read More Add your reaction ShareDeputy Premier says Climate Change is Impacting Emergency Services
May 17, 2018
Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister James Merlino has told a parliamentary inquiry that climate change is putting an increasing strain on Victoria's emergency services such as firefighting. "Climate change is real and it's...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBulgana Green Power Hub demonstrates economic benefits of climate action: Will local Liberal MP support jobs & investment?
May 16, 2018
Friends of the Earth welcome the commencement of construction of the Bulgana Green Energy Hub near Stawell and say the project demonstrates the economic benefits of climate change solutions. But will the local Liberal...
Read More Add your reaction ShareMEDIA RELEASE: Bulgana Green Power Hub demonstrates economic benefits of climate action - Will local Liberal MP support jobs & investment?
May 16, 2018
The Bulgana Green Power Hub demonstrates the economic benefits of climate action: Will local Liberal MP support jobs & investment? Friends of the Earth welcome the commencement of construction of the Bulgana Green Energy...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCoalition's budget failure on climate change "no surprise," say Friends of the Earth
May 09, 2018
National environment group Friends of the Earth says the Federal Coalition's 2018 budget failure on climate change comes as "no surprise" and underscores the need for greater leadership from states and territories. "Treasurer Scott...
Read More Add your reaction ShareRad Tour 2018 was totally rad!
May 03, 2018
The Radioactive Exposure Tour 2018 was a great success, with thirty interested, passionate people listening, learning and showing their support to the people at the frontline fighting the nuclear industry in South Australia. Here...
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