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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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Critical Minerals mines threaten farming and environment

September 17, 2026

Across north western Victoria, massive critical minerals developments threaten farming, landscapes, local economies and ground and water supplies. There are five main projects currently planned. More than 42,000 hectares of farm land are currently under retention licences. There are also legacy issues from older...

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MEDIA RELEASE: Political parties bring focus to Melton but neglect low hanging fruit bus commitments

September 15, 2026

Labor has committed to a long overdue upgrade for the dangerous Western Freeway, with new off ramps for Thornhill Park, and road widening from Ballarat Road to Ferris Road. This commitment brings the total investment to over $1.5 billion.  

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Media Release: WYNDHAM RESIDENTS WIN IN LATEST TRANCHE OF BUS UPGRADES

September 15, 2026

Today, the government opened the brand-new West Tarneit station, increasing access to fast travel from Wyndham to the city, Footscray and Sunshine. Critically, the bus network has been improved with improved services running from day one of the new station.  

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