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Food Co-op & Cafe

Check out our Collingwood Food Co-op and Cafe | An active community space where cooks, coordinators, volunteers and customers support ethical food production and choose waste reducing alternatives.
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A history of achievements

Since 1973 radical activists have been affecting real change under the banner of Friends of the Earth.
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Forest

Victoria’s globally important forest ecosystems are collapsing because of logging and climate-fueled bushfires… But a rapid, just transition into ecologically sound alternatives can support thriving regional communities.
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Act on Climate

We need to act on climate right now. Victorian communities are experiencing worsening climate impacts. That's why we are fighting for policies that reduce emissions and prepare us for climate change adaptation...
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No More Gas

Fossil gas is still being promoted as a transition fuel. But community resistance is putting a stop to dangerous new gas developments both on land and sea.
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Nuclear-Free Collective

Australia is the third biggest uranium miner in the world. By joining forces with Traditional Custodians, we can stop the toxic nuclear chain at the source and protect people and the environment....
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Strzelecki Koala Action Team

Australia's iconic koala is in serious trouble. But communities are taking action to safeguard Victorian koala populations through research, surveys and mapping.
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Sustainable Cities

Public Transport is for Everyone. A fast, frequent, and connected electric bus network would connect our communities to the vital services we all rely on, without the need for a car!
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Yes2Renewables

Australia’s ageing coal and gas plants are fuelling the climate crisis. But a rapid transition to 100% renewable energy will cut polluting greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of good jobs.
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Friends of the Earth Melb news May 2024

May 14, 2024

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 and offshore wind responses, Chain Reaction magazine, poster-newsletter, plus more!...

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SKAT Updates + 'The Koalas' Documentary Screening in Melbourne in June

May 14, 2024

A new documentary film, The Koalas, will be showing in Melbourne in June. The film produced by Georgia Wallace-Crabbe and Gregory Miller highlights the plight of koalas in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Friends of the Earth was interviewed for the documentary in...

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Media Release: Better Buses for the West campaign responds to State Budget 2024-25

May 14, 2024

Helping Families | Victorian Budget 24/25 Last week’s state budget disappointingly did not include anything for buses in the west. The west has been forgotten again, with unreliable services, convoluted routes - if they exist at all - and long waits set to persist...

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