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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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Tidal Commons

Tidal Commons is about reviving a spirit of reciprocity between the people of Victoria and their wild coastline.
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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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Forests: restoration & climate resilience, beyond logging.

FoE’s Forests Collective is responding to emerging climate threats to Victoria’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Our Alpine campaign has highlighted the risk of ecological collapse in alpine ash forests and snow gum woodlands,...
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Act on Climate

Act on Climate is organising alongside community members across Victoria to design place-based climate adaptation initiatives that centre climate justice outcomes. AoC continues to campaign for adequate, ongoing state-government funding for proactive...
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Energy Justice

Energy Justice is about the future we want to see beyond fossil fuels: a socially just energy system that serves communities and the environment instead of corporate profit.
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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 Melbourne

Friends of the Earth Melb news Nov 2026

November 11, 2026

In November news, FoE Melb AGM 12 Nov, Better Buses huge win, FoE & Environment Victoria’s State election action week 7-15 Nov, Disaster hypocrisy petition, koala corridor threatened, anti-AUKUS peace walk finale, Radioactive Waste public consultation have your say, plus more!

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Friends of the Earth Melbourne

MEDIA RELEASE: Over 200 state election candidates sign 'Cheaper Power Pledge' to slash bills and fast-track renewables

November 10, 2026

Nov 10, 2026 Friends of the Earth and Environment Victoria congratulate the 236 candidates who have signed the Cheaper Power Pledge - making up around a quarter of all candidates standing for the Victorian state election. With cost of living as a top issue...

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Disaster Hypocrisy: Disaster Ready Fund Investing Millions in Fossil Fuels and Weapons

November 08, 2026

By Act on Climate Collective Member August Wylynko

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