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Friends of the Earth Australia
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We are a federation of grassroots groups working for social and environmental justice. Authorised by Cam Walker, 312 Smith St, Collingwood.
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How is this ok? 100+ mature Buloke trees destroyed to make way for a critical minerals project in north west VIC.

“Wimmera community members have witnessed a path of destruction with stands of Buloke (Allocasuarina leuhmanii) trees being felled”.

Read more > www.melbournefoe.org.au/criticalmine...
September 17, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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'The climate crisis, caused by pollution from fossil fuels, is already supercharging extreme weather, with the most extreme heatwave ever recorded hitting Europe this summer. The El Niño will ratchet up the impacts even further.'

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching
Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis
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September 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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As smoke from fires in Indonesia reaches nearby countries, FoE Asia Pacific condemns the transboundary haze crisis in SE Asia. FoE says it is a consequence of forest & peatland destruction, weak enviro governance & failure of govs to hold corporations accountable.

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September 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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From the Weekly Times:

"Environmentalists & farmers have formed an unlikely alliance to protect VIC’s prime agricultural land from critical minerals mining, demanding an immediate moratorium".

www.melbournefoe.org.au/moratorium_o...
September 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Webinar: Himalaya’s Melting Glaciers and Flash Floods

'To be in solidarity, we need to understand the complex problem of human-caused changes that are making ecology & communities in the Himalayas so vulnerable. Join us for a learning & discussion.'

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Himalaya's Melting Glaciers and Flash Floods: A Webinar — Sapna South Asian Solidarity
South Asia is a highly climate vulnerable place where millions are susceptible to climate hazards. We are a climate justice collective in Australia’s South Asian diaspora, for a safe climate and equitable climate solutions.
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September 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Support the Peace Walk Against AUKUS

The Walk is off to a powerful start!

The group has grown from 12 to 20 Peace Walkers, with more expected to join as we come closer to Port Adelaide on Kaurna Country. We have collectively travelled over 150kms so far.

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Support the Peace Walk Against AUKUS
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
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September 3, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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Beetaloo basin gas tap turned on today … “Gas powered AI data centres are on the agenda” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin will flow to NT power grid from today
Gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin is now flowing into the Northern Territory's power grid, with the CLP forecasting the project will generate billions in economic value. But environmental activists ...
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September 1, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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FoE Asia Pacific condemns Green Climate Fund for taking 7 yrs to approve a project designed to protect communities in Nepal from increasingly dangerous Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, warning the delay exposes a critical failure in the international climate finance system.

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Green Climate Fund failed Nepal’s communities when urgent action was needed
Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) believes that social and environmental issues cannot be separated from each other. As a result, FoEA is a social and environmental justice organisation. We seek t...
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September 2, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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One Nation has announced it will cancel renewable energy projects, incl offshore wind in Gippsland if elected in VIC.

“Local industry are preparing for 1000s of jobs in offshore wind. How will PHON explain taking away these opportunities from local workers?

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Media Release: One Nation’s pledge to cancel offshore wind in Gippsland just another broken jobs promise
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
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August 31, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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As renewable energy gets underway, the rise of anti- misinformation threatens to knock the transition off course.

On Sept 5th, there will be a workshop in East Gippsland on local organising & combatting mis & disinformation about renewables.

www.yes2renewables.org.au/east_gippsla...
Gippsland's Energy Future
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August 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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We stand in solidarity with everyone affected by the flash floods in Nepal.

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The earth-shattering glacier break behind Nepal's flash flooding disaster
Climate scientists have been warning that the Himalayas are warming faster than the rest of the world, increasing the chances of a disaster of this scale.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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'The federal gov has ditched its stated determination to require new data centres to prioritise renewables as their energy source, with PM Albanese saying national cabinet had agreed on a “flexible” approach allowing states to choose their own energy mix.'

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Albanese caves on renewables mandate for data centres, with Queensland, NT claiming fossil fuel wins
Albanese appears to cave on his demands for renewables-only approach to data centres, with NT free to plug in Beetaloo gas and Queensland also happy.
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August 27, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Public transport is an essential service. It should connect people: it should get us to school, sports, friends & jobs.

Past govs have failed to provide the investment that PT requires.

We've worked with Crowdspot to create this map so you can share your story.

www.melbournefoe.org.au/map_launch
Launch of the Broken Buses Map
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
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August 26, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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FoE welcomes today’s much anticipated announcement that the VIC gov will kick off the first offshore wind auction in the country, saying it marks the beginning of a new industry that will transform the state’s energy system.

www.melbournefoe.org.au/offshore_win...
MEDIA RELEASE: Victoria's offshore wind auction announcement marks beginning of new industry
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
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August 26, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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Fantastic news:

Australia’s first offshore wind auction has been announced this morning.

'Minister for Energy & Resources Jaclyn Symes today opened the Request for Proposal process for Victoria’s first 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind.'

www.premier.vic.gov.au/offshore-win...
Offshore Wind Powering Ahead
www.premier.vic.gov.au
August 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Tim Winton on the climate crisis.

'The dangerous conditions climate scientists long warned of have become our common, if deeply unwelcome, experience, and season by season, our acquaintance with disorder and extremities deepens'.

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This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly
Global heating is an outrage, not a tragedy. We deserve the facts about the climate crisis – I choose the Guardian because it’s one of the few places left to share them honestly
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August 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Scrutiny over WA government's decision to 'eco-thin' landmark South West forests
Government accused of 'logging by another name' in WA forests
South West locals say the WA government's support for ecological thinning is deeply concerning, and a number of scientists agree. 
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August 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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A great summary of our work in the Australian high country to have snow gum forests protected from the twin threats of increased frequency of fire & dieback due to climate change.

aboutregional.com.au/citizen-scie...
Citizen scientists join fight to save Snowy Mountains’ snow gums | About Regional
Twisted, mottled and streaked with cream, grey, green and pink, snow gums give the Snowy Mountains much of their character.…
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August 24, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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FoE research helped get this story published by the ABC about PFAS contamination in Wagga Wagga's drinking water supply. FoE has also published a more detailed blog on the situation. See linked story.

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City's drinking water diluted after elevated PFAS levels detected
Riverina Water is diluting water from two of its Wagga Wagga bores due to elevated levels of so-called "forever chemicals" being detected, but the source of contamination is a mystery.
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August 23, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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Thanks to the Bogong outdoor gear store for supporting our campaign to secure long term protection for snow gum forests & woodlands.

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Friends of the Earth (FOE) - Scaling Up Efforts to Protect Snow Gum Ecosystems
Snow gum woodlands and forests are a key vegetation community across the higher mountain country of south eastern Australia and the highlands of Lutruwita / Tasmania. There are 6 subspecies of Snow Gu...
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August 20, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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The foreign affairs minister has expressed “outrage” and will call in the Israeli ambassador after the IDF announced overnight it would not open a criminal investigation into Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.
August 20, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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'We'll be joined by prominent Aboriginal community leaders reflecting on why Treaty matters. This is on the doorstep of Jess Wilson's seat - and we want to fill the room with a big show of support for Treaty'.

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Defend Treaty Town Hall
Join First Nations peoples and allies to launch collective action to defend Treaty ahead of the Victorian election
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August 20, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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'Early today, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, destroying homes, killing at least 38 people, & displacing at least 2,000. We are opening a fundraising appeal for our brothers & sisters affected by the earthquake in Flores.'

- WALHI/ FoE Indonesia
August 20, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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'Europe is being ravaged by heatwaves, droughts & wildfires, causing increased electricity demand & spikes to power prices. Despite the added strain, Europe’s grids have remained stable, fuelled in large part by what Ember describes as record volumes of solar.'

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Solar stands up during European heatwaves as nuclear and fossil fuels stumble
New analysis shows solar output soared across Europe during recent heatwaves, helping to power the grid even as electricity demand increased and nuclear output was curtailed.
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August 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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'The guaranteed revenues will help the farm ride out fluctuating weather and fund much-needed on-farm investments even while cutting debt.'

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“It’s literally life-changing for us:" The drought-stricken farmers looking to wind and solar to secure their future
New England farmers say their future, and their success plans, depend on their ability to host wind, solar and even transmission, and are angry about efforts to stop them.
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August 17, 2026 at 6:08 AM