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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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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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Citizen science in the resorts – how healthy are snow gums?

June 22, 2026

Snow gums are the iconic vegetation species of the Australian High country. They are beautiful, vital for biodiversity and tourism, help hold snow pack which is released into river catchments, and hold deep cultural value for many people.   However, we are now seeing...

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Join our campaign launch by posting a photo of your favourite snow gum

June 18, 2026

Friends of the Earth is preparing a proposal to seek threatened species listing for snow gums under federal environmental laws. If successful, this will help deliver: ·      Legal protection and regulatory measures ·      Greater access to funding for research and restoration ·      National Coordination...

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MEDIA RELEASE: Clean Up Your Rigs And Pay For It, Fossil Fuel Companies Told

June 18, 2026

18/06/2026 The Parliament of Victoria’s Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee has released the report from its Inquiry into decommissioning oil and gas infrastructure.  Friends of the Earth Melbourne commends the report for recommending that significant obligations be placed on fossil fuel companies to clean...

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