BusFest is around the corner! Come join us in Werribee from 10am to 1pm on the 5th of October for a family fun day! Learn about our campaign, enjoy some kid-friendly arts & craft, & chat with local leaders for better buses for the western suburbs. www.melbournefoe.org.au/busfest_2025

NSW Legislative Council Select Committee on PFAS Contamination supports FoE recommendations The final report was tabled in the Legislative Council on the 11th of September. A number of issues raised by FoE were published in the report. www.foe.org.au/nsw_select_c...

“This is a staggering contempt for the First Nations people and the broader Narrabri community” said MUA National Assistant Secretary Thomas Mayo. www.mua.org.au/news/unions-...

Our monthly worktrip to the Wombat forest (central VIC) has made a huge impact on the invasive gorse which covered much of the Djaara test site on Tobins track. Each month FoE organises a worktrip to show practical solidarity with Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations to manage their Country.

We’re about to see the first ever Treaty with First Peoples in the country become reality. But what does it mean for the environment, land & water, & climate? Join us for a webinar to hear directly from First Nations leaders & environmental voices: www.melbournefoe.org.au/treaty_brief...

The latest edition of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report paints a glum picture for the nuclear power industry — the number of countries building reactors has plummeted from 16 to 11 over the past 2 years. reneweconomy.com.au/global-repor...

From Nagana Yarrbayn Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians: 'Fed Env Minister Murray Watt has failed to respond to our urgent request for a meeting. There is strong evidence that Adani’s Carmichael Mine is threatening the sacred Doongmabulla Springs'. standing-our-ground.org/protect-the-...

After 4 years of consistent work, we have some great news to share. The VIC gov is responding to our campaign to see a rescue plan developed for snow gum forests (at risk from climate change driven fire regimes & dieback). www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_pro...

Climate justice and Palestinian liberation: Mapping the complicity The corporate climate criminals fueling the climate crisis are complicit in the genocide in Palestine. Climate justice and Palestinian liberation go hand in hand See the FoEI x PENGON/FoE Palestine joint publication👇 bit.ly/3IrvIWa

We need YOU to help make a huge human sign of a Greater Glider! Join enviro groups to call on all levels of government to value & recover threatened species. RSVP & more info here: www.melbournefoe.org.au/oct4_greater...

This webinar is a collaboration between environment orgs, including Environment Victoria, 350.org & FoE as a space where we can discuss what is involved in the Treaty process and its implications for caring for country. OCT 7. www.melbournefoe.org.au/treaty_brief...

This is a good summary of key details in the report.

The long awaited Climate Risks Assessment from the Federal Gov has been released. The report is confronting but not unexpected, aligning with warnings from scientists for many years. There is an initial response from Climate Council here. www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/br...

Monday 15th September: The Cancel AUKUS and the Force Posture Agreement campaign group has organised a webinar to hear from activists around the country on the work being done to raise awareness & build the movement to cancel the agreement. events.humanitix.com/aukus-end-it...

FoE welcomes legislation that will deliver the Mount Buangor, Pyrenees & Wombat-Lerderderg national parks, Cobaw & Hepburn conservation parks & expand Bendigo regional park. Mirboo North Immediate Protection Area, will also be permanently protected. www.melbournefoe.org.au/westernfores...

FoE welcomes new parks in Western Vic & Mirboo North yesterday. Congrats community groups in the Wombat & Mirboo North & VNPA for the win. We thank Minister Dimopolous for delivering & hope future announcements legislate permanent protection for forests across Vic & assert First Peoples rights.

More good news: 'The share of renewable energy hit a new record high share of 76.4% of electricity demand on Australia’s main grid on Monday afternoon, beating a record that had stood since last November & setting the scene for cascading records this spring.' reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-r...

Victorian environment grps have written a joint letter to Premier Jacinta Allan & leading gov ministers welcoming Australia’s first ever Treaty with Indigenous people. www.melbournefoe.org.au/green_groups...

It's a historic day in Victoria: Victoria is today set to become the first state or territory in Australia to introduce a treaty to its parliament. The treaty promises to "reckon with the past" & empower Victoria's First Peoples. More: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

HESTA has $b of its members’ retirement savings invested in companies with coal, oil & gas expansion plans, a major threat to a stable climate. Join us outside HESTA’s Melbourne office, calling on the fund to say no to new fossil fuels! Tues Sept 9. www.marketforces.org.au/campaigns/su...

Wonderful news! 'After months of pressure from community environment advocates, the NSW gov accepted that all 176,000 hectares of state forest that were assessed for potential inclusion should be protected in the Great Koala national park'. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The science is clear. Yet the misinformation continues. Meanwhile, the earth is warming.

FoE statement on the racist attack on Camp Sovereignty in Naarm/ Melbourne. This is an important moment that calls for all allies to step up & show active solidarity. We implore all of FoE members & supporters to stand up for First Nations justice. www.melbournefoe.org.au/solidarity_w...

'Early climate models accurately predicted global warming patterns decades before they were observed. These predictions, now validated by observations, underscore the models' reliability in understanding and anticipating climate change'. www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...

In our times of great upheaval, making space to hold diverse & conflicting narratives is essential if we are to find points of movement to navigate the challenges faced by landscapes we love. events.humanitix.com/exhibition-o...

FoE has regular work days in Wombat forest with reps from the Galk-galk Dhelkunya (forest gardening) team of DJAARA. These are a good chance to meet members of the team, ask questions about Djaara aspirations for the forest & contribute practical solidarity. www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_fores...

The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s great long distance walking trails, stretching 1000km from the Perth Hills to Albany in SW WA. Jordan, Gianna, Dave & River are walking the track. They are also raising funds for FoE Australia. teamshantionthebibbulmun.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/w...

After the recent attack on Camp Sovereignty in Naarm/ Melbourne, this is an important moment to show solidarity.

Webinar: building a movement to stop the AUKUS agreement. Presented by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network. events.humanitix.com/aukus-end-it...

Labor says it accepts the reality of climate change but has now approved 32 🤯 NEW/EXTENSIONS of Coal & Gas projects & counting ~80% of 🇦🇺’s contribution to global C emissions is embodied in fossil fuel exports Read @timinclimate.bsky.social to understand the picture media isn't showing you👇

The Federal Gov’s new scheme to lower the cost of small-scale batteries has already seen strong uptake by Australian households. Did you know that community facilities—like sports clubs, community centres, & churches—can also take part? Free forum, Sept 16 renewaustraliaforall.org/actions/powe...

It would be a massive mistake for progressive folk to convince themselves the March for Australia was a bust, or can safely be ridiculed. It was an alarming escalation of far-right action, and we need to reckon with it. More thoughts (un-paywalled) here: www.lamestream.com.au/how-mainstre...

A good piece that counters the misinfo being circulated: 'A small decrease in ocean temperatures over eight years does not disprove global warming, despite claims being made online.' aapnews.aap.com.au/glance/news/...

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe, whose uncle Robbie Thorpe established the camp, wants the attack investigated as a hate crime. “The aim of this attack was to cause fear and terror in the hearts and minds of our people.” www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/nationa...

'The collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions even more urgent to avoid the catastrophic impact.' www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Green finance expert Gordon Noble says super funds risk losing members over climate concerns. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Today the Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians are celebrating an incredible four continuous years (1,642 days) reoccupying their homelands on Adani's mining lease in central Queensland.

Regional Australians in the federal Nationals’ own electorates are losing the most in the increasing extreme floods, fires, drought & storms. And regional Australia has the most to gain from the benefits of clean, renewable energy solutions. Image: PrimeChinister

After an enormous weekend of actions nationwide in support of an end to the war on Gaza, here's our regular listing of what's happening around the country. www.melbournefoe.org.au/palestine_ev...

The Nationals pro nuclear policies were comprehensively rejected by voters at the last federal election. It seems they haven't learnt anything since then. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

"Equinor is withdrawing from renewable investment around the world at the moment, from Vietnam, Portugal and Spain, so that's disappointing," Mr Bowen said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

I signed this as a long-time supporter of many Australian ENGOs. I hope this Open Letter will help the largely silent Australian Environment Movement find its voice Thank you to the good people who drafted the letter for circulation 🙏 Staff, workers, volunteers & supporters all welcome to sign

#SupportPalestine 👇

"Since 2001, almost every federal resources minister has gone to work in the fossil fuels sector shortly after leaving parliament, including Ian Macfarlane, Gary Gray and Martin Ferguson," a new study by Transparency International Australia said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Right now in Victoria, we are closer than ever to the first Treaty with First Nations people. Join hundreds of people at Trades Hall in Carlton on Sunday 24 August to show your support for Treaty & events.humanitix.com/together-for... plan for powerful action.

There is currently a sustained threat to the wonderful snow gum forests on Mt Macedon in VIC. The Macedon Memorial Cross Committee proposes that between 100 & 120 trees, incl the locally significant Snow Gum, be cut down for a view. www.melbournefoe.org.au/protect_mace...

A heat wave in July that left people & wildlife struggling in Norway, Sweden & Finland was made at least 10x more likely by human-induced #climatechange, analysis finds Norway broke 30° C (86° F) 13 days in a row, a new record Indigenous Sámi people view this as a “human rights issue.”

SA's algal bloom: 'This disaster arose from a triple threat: marine heatwaves linked to climate change, floodwaters & cold upwellings carrying nutrients algae need, & marine habitat loss leaving coasts extra vulnerable.' theconversation.com/how-could-we...

I'm speaking at Monash Uni tomorrow about Australia's gas policy mess and Woodside in particular. @australiainstitute.org.au @nteumonash.bsky.social

⚡PRESS RELEASE Plastics Treaty negotiations extended as majority of countries stand up for ambition, process undermined by corporate interests #INC52 has closed and FoEI leaves with determination in the fight against plastic pollution, for peoples and the planet. bit.ly/3HqztuA