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Illawarra offshore wind zone declaration good news for climate
June 15, 2024
Today the federal government officially declared the Illawarra offshore wind zone 20 kilometres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW. Environmental justice organisation Friends of the Earth welcomes the announcement, saying it's good news...
Read More ShareBuilding renewables to benefit nature and communities
June 11, 2024
A recent story on the ABC's Four Corners program has highlighted some of the details of who is opposing the development of renewable energy in Australia. There is very understandable opposition to specific projects...
Read More ShareFriends of the Earth Australia's June E-newsletter
June 06, 2024
Welcome to the June edition of our national newsletter, a great place to stay up to date on all Friends of the Earth's updates, news, and solidarity! This newsletter is possible because of our beautiful...
Read More SharePlans for massive toxic dump in Corner Inlet Ramsar Site
May 05, 2024
Esso is planning to build a massive, toxic, industrial dump in the middle of a United Nations-listed wetland on the eastern side of Corner Inlet on Victoria’s Gippsland Coast.
Read More ShareFoE welcomes the Future Made in Australia Act
April 11, 2024
In a significant move, the federal government is today announcing that it will introduce a Future Made in Australia Act – with a focus on manufacturing of clean renewables and decarbonisation of the economy....
Read More ShareFriends of the Earth Australia's April E-newsletter
April 02, 2024
Welcome to the April edition of our national newsletter, a great place to stay up to date on all Friends of the Earth's updates, news, and solidarity! This newsletter is possible because of our beautiful...
Read More ShareWaratah Galilee Power Station Celebration
March 01, 2024
You are warmly invited to celebrate the recent amazing Victory. The team at Friends of the Earth is proud to share this moment and stories of the journey to prevent a new Coal Fired...
Read More ShareShow your support for the campaign against Santos Barossa gas project
February 16, 2024
FoE member Market Forces is organising a global day of action on Monday February 19 to highlight the human rights issues related to Santos' Barossa gas project. Tiwi Traditional Owners are traveling all the...
Read More ShareFrom Gippsland to the Illawarra regional communities gather to say Yes to renewables, community power, climate action
February 05, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE 04.02.24 Before the first Parliament sitting week of the year, regional communities have gathered around the country sending a strong message that Australians support renewable energy, and want to see stronger action...
Read More ShareCommunities across Australia are gathering to support the shift to clean, sustainable energy sources
February 02, 2024
Nationals MP and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce is rallying anti-renewable and transmission groups for a mass rally on the steps of parliament house in Canberra. This will be the first major anti-renewables...
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