Friends of the Earth Australia
@foe.org.au
We are a federation of grassroots groups working for social and environmental justice. Authorised by Cam Walker, 312 Smith St, Collingwood.
Great to see this coverage of the env impacts of the fires currently burning in Victoria.
'VIC’s bushfires have torched almost as much land as the Black Saturday disaster, prompting fears for vulnerable animals, including a small distinct population of dingoes'.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
'VIC’s bushfires have torched almost as much land as the Black Saturday disaster, prompting fears for vulnerable animals, including a small distinct population of dingoes'.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Big as Black Saturday: Critically endangered species on brink as fires rip through habitats
One expert said he was not aware of another day in Victoria’s history in which so many different ecosystems – across so much of the state – had been so damaged.
www.theage.com.au
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Great to see this coverage of the env impacts of the fires currently burning in Victoria.
'VIC’s bushfires have torched almost as much land as the Black Saturday disaster, prompting fears for vulnerable animals, including a small distinct population of dingoes'.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
'VIC’s bushfires have torched almost as much land as the Black Saturday disaster, prompting fears for vulnerable animals, including a small distinct population of dingoes'.
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
☢️BETTER ACTIVE TODAY, THAN RADIOACTIVE TOMORROW☢️
Over the summer we are raising funds to support our National Anti-Nuclear Campaign and core operations.
Make a tax-deductible donation today to keep the grassroots pressure on the federal government to ‘nuke nuclear’.
🔗 foe.org.au/donate2026
Over the summer we are raising funds to support our National Anti-Nuclear Campaign and core operations.
Make a tax-deductible donation today to keep the grassroots pressure on the federal government to ‘nuke nuclear’.
🔗 foe.org.au/donate2026
January 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM
☢️BETTER ACTIVE TODAY, THAN RADIOACTIVE TOMORROW☢️
Over the summer we are raising funds to support our National Anti-Nuclear Campaign and core operations.
Make a tax-deductible donation today to keep the grassroots pressure on the federal government to ‘nuke nuclear’.
🔗 foe.org.au/donate2026
Over the summer we are raising funds to support our National Anti-Nuclear Campaign and core operations.
Make a tax-deductible donation today to keep the grassroots pressure on the federal government to ‘nuke nuclear’.
🔗 foe.org.au/donate2026
Great work from The Age newspaper - a great connection between the image (effects of a devastating fire) & an article about how the Howard gov ignored expert advice about the likely impacts of climate change if they didn't act to reduce emissions.
January 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Great work from The Age newspaper - a great connection between the image (effects of a devastating fire) & an article about how the Howard gov ignored expert advice about the likely impacts of climate change if they didn't act to reduce emissions.
Reposted by Friends of the Earth Australia
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' Friday conditions reut.rs/49db86G
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' Friday conditions
Uncontrolled fires burned through bushland in Australia's Victorian state on Thursday, forcing communities to evacuate and authorities to warn of a "catastrophic" fire danger rating for Friday.
reut.rs
January 8, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' Friday conditions reut.rs/49db86G
AS 2 major fires continue to spread in VIC, much of the state is facing a Catastrophic Fire Danger Warning for tomorrow.
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM
AS 2 major fires continue to spread in VIC, much of the state is facing a Catastrophic Fire Danger Warning for tomorrow.
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
Since 2020, residents of Gippsland have been sharing info via the Friends of the Strzelecki Koala Grp about locations of koala hit by vehicles. This info has now been added to FoE's Strzelecki koala map.
The town of Meeniyan is the 'centre' of the roadkill.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/strzelecki_k...
The town of Meeniyan is the 'centre' of the roadkill.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/strzelecki_k...
2020-2025 Strzelecki Koala Road Kill 'Hotspots'
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
www.melbournefoe.org.au
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Since 2020, residents of Gippsland have been sharing info via the Friends of the Strzelecki Koala Grp about locations of koala hit by vehicles. This info has now been added to FoE's Strzelecki koala map.
The town of Meeniyan is the 'centre' of the roadkill.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/strzelecki_k...
The town of Meeniyan is the 'centre' of the roadkill.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/strzelecki_k...
'In a tone deaf move, the Victorian Coalition has launched a pro fossil gas campaign in the middle of the worst fire conditions the state has experienced since Black Summer'.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 AM
'In a tone deaf move, the Victorian Coalition has launched a pro fossil gas campaign in the middle of the worst fire conditions the state has experienced since Black Summer'.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
'In a tone deaf move, the Victorian Coalition has launched a pro fossil gas campaign in the middle of the worst fire conditions the state has experienced since Black Summer.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
MEDIA RELEASE: Tone deaf Coalition puts Culture War over mainstream science
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
www.melbournefoe.org.au
January 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
'In a tone deaf move, the Victorian Coalition has launched a pro fossil gas campaign in the middle of the worst fire conditions the state has experienced since Black Summer.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/media_releas...
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The 'Tone Deaf' award this week goes to the Victorian National & Liberal parties, who have launched a pro fossil gas ad campaign during a heatwave which has the potential for catastrophic fire conditions.
Well done, team.
www.miragenews.com/libs-nationa...
Well done, team.
www.miragenews.com/libs-nationa...
Libs, Nationals Launch Ad Against Labor Gas Ban
The Liberals and Nationals have today launched a series of advertisements on radio, YouTube and in other locations against Premier Jacinta Allan's gas
www.miragenews.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM
The 'Tone Deaf' award this week goes to the Victorian National & Liberal parties, who have launched a pro fossil gas ad campaign during a heatwave which has the potential for catastrophic fire conditions.
Well done, team.
www.miragenews.com/libs-nationa...
Well done, team.
www.miragenews.com/libs-nationa...
A statement from Friends of Earth Latin America and the Caribbean.
Solidarity with the Venezuelan people in the face of imperialist aggression.
www.foe.org.au/solidarity_w...
Solidarity with the Venezuelan people in the face of imperialist aggression.
www.foe.org.au/solidarity_w...
Statement from Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean
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...
www.foe.org.au
January 5, 2026 at 1:56 AM
A statement from Friends of Earth Latin America and the Caribbean.
Solidarity with the Venezuelan people in the face of imperialist aggression.
www.foe.org.au/solidarity_w...
Solidarity with the Venezuelan people in the face of imperialist aggression.
www.foe.org.au/solidarity_w...
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New analysis by AFTINET convener Dr Patricia Ranald examines the first year of Trump’s trade policies, linking neoliberal trade failures, inequality and the rise of coercive tariffs. aftinet.org.au/analysis-fir...
January 4, 2026 at 11:56 PM
New analysis by AFTINET convener Dr Patricia Ranald examines the first year of Trump’s trade policies, linking neoliberal trade failures, inequality and the rise of coercive tariffs. aftinet.org.au/analysis-fir...
Jonathan Nadji, Bininj man, Kakadu:
He knows this area more than most, & is concerned climate change is taking a toll.
“Where the floodwater reaches, that’s an indication of where the ocean will reach in the future.
“Nature is warning us, but nobody’s listening.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
He knows this area more than most, & is concerned climate change is taking a toll.
“Where the floodwater reaches, that’s an indication of where the ocean will reach in the future.
“Nature is warning us, but nobody’s listening.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
National park's wetlands overrun as climate change causes seas to rise
In wet season, Jonathan and his family have to drive, boat and drive again if they want to reach town. The remote NT traditional owner says nature has long been warning us about climate change, "but n...
www.abc.net.au
January 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Jonathan Nadji, Bininj man, Kakadu:
He knows this area more than most, & is concerned climate change is taking a toll.
“Where the floodwater reaches, that’s an indication of where the ocean will reach in the future.
“Nature is warning us, but nobody’s listening.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
He knows this area more than most, & is concerned climate change is taking a toll.
“Where the floodwater reaches, that’s an indication of where the ocean will reach in the future.
“Nature is warning us, but nobody’s listening.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
'The extent to which the Antarctic ice sheet melts will depend on how much the Earth warms. And that depends on future greenhouse gas emissions from sources including vehicles, power plants and industries.'
theconversation.com/sea-level-do...
theconversation.com/sea-level-do...
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Understanding what happens to Antarctica’s ice matters, because as it melts, sea levels rise, affecting lives and economies around the world.
theconversation.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
'The extent to which the Antarctic ice sheet melts will depend on how much the Earth warms. And that depends on future greenhouse gas emissions from sources including vehicles, power plants and industries.'
theconversation.com/sea-level-do...
theconversation.com/sea-level-do...
Might be worth checking their website - there is an employment EOI form: delburnwindfarm.au/employment/
Employment & Supplier Opportunities | Delburn Wind Farm
A range of employment and supplier opportunities will be available during the construction and operation of the Delburn Wind Farm. Register interest online.
delburnwindfarm.au
December 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Might be worth checking their website - there is an employment EOI form: delburnwindfarm.au/employment/
The first half of 2025 produced a worldwide win for renewables. JAN - July was the first time in history that renewables produced more power than coal over that stretch.
Solar’s monumental rise is the main reason for the shift.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Solar’s monumental rise is the main reason for the shift.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
December 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The first half of 2025 produced a worldwide win for renewables. JAN - July was the first time in history that renewables produced more power than coal over that stretch.
Solar’s monumental rise is the main reason for the shift.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Solar’s monumental rise is the main reason for the shift.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
A Global Witness report into AI chatbots pointed to Elon Musk’s Grok as the worst offender.
“Grok shared climate conspiracy tropes, recommended that we follow climate disinformers, & offered to make social media posts more ‘violent’ to boost engagement”
reneweconomy.com.au/i-am-accused...
“Grok shared climate conspiracy tropes, recommended that we follow climate disinformers, & offered to make social media posts more ‘violent’ to boost engagement”
reneweconomy.com.au/i-am-accused...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
A Global Witness report into AI chatbots pointed to Elon Musk’s Grok as the worst offender.
“Grok shared climate conspiracy tropes, recommended that we follow climate disinformers, & offered to make social media posts more ‘violent’ to boost engagement”
reneweconomy.com.au/i-am-accused...
“Grok shared climate conspiracy tropes, recommended that we follow climate disinformers, & offered to make social media posts more ‘violent’ to boost engagement”
reneweconomy.com.au/i-am-accused...
Story in @reneweconomy.com.au on the Delburn announcement.
'The State Electricity Commission will build VIC’s first publicly owned wind farm, overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood Power Station & mine site'.
reneweconomy.com.au/sec-steps-in...
'The State Electricity Commission will build VIC’s first publicly owned wind farm, overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood Power Station & mine site'.
reneweconomy.com.au/sec-steps-in...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 23, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Story in @reneweconomy.com.au on the Delburn announcement.
'The State Electricity Commission will build VIC’s first publicly owned wind farm, overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood Power Station & mine site'.
reneweconomy.com.au/sec-steps-in...
'The State Electricity Commission will build VIC’s first publicly owned wind farm, overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood Power Station & mine site'.
reneweconomy.com.au/sec-steps-in...
'Jobs, Affordable Energy, and Local Renewal
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth Welcomes SEC Ownership of Delburn Wind Farm
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
www.melbournefoe.org.au
December 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
'Jobs, Affordable Energy, and Local Renewal
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Great news! The State Electricity Commission (privatised by the conservatives 30 years ago) will invest ~$650 million in the Delburn Wind Farm project near the Latrobe Valley.
The project will bring ~300 local jobs & ~$22m in neighbour/ community benefit.
www.premier.vic.gov.au/sec-back-gip...
The project will bring ~300 local jobs & ~$22m in neighbour/ community benefit.
www.premier.vic.gov.au/sec-back-gip...
www.premier.vic.gov.au
December 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great news! The State Electricity Commission (privatised by the conservatives 30 years ago) will invest ~$650 million in the Delburn Wind Farm project near the Latrobe Valley.
The project will bring ~300 local jobs & ~$22m in neighbour/ community benefit.
www.premier.vic.gov.au/sec-back-gip...
The project will bring ~300 local jobs & ~$22m in neighbour/ community benefit.
www.premier.vic.gov.au/sec-back-gip...
Friends of the Earth Australia will be taking a short break over the holiday/new year period.
We use this time to reflect on the privilege we have to be to take time off, when so many around the world right now do not. Solidarity with all oppressed peoples and the planet 💚
We use this time to reflect on the privilege we have to be to take time off, when so many around the world right now do not. Solidarity with all oppressed peoples and the planet 💚
December 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Friends of the Earth Australia will be taking a short break over the holiday/new year period.
We use this time to reflect on the privilege we have to be to take time off, when so many around the world right now do not. Solidarity with all oppressed peoples and the planet 💚
We use this time to reflect on the privilege we have to be to take time off, when so many around the world right now do not. Solidarity with all oppressed peoples and the planet 💚
'For forests in East Gippsland, it’s been a year of mixed signals but a clear direction from the VIC Gov: enviro protection has slipped further down the priority list.
At the same time, something else has been building.'
www.geco.org.au/four_times_t...
At the same time, something else has been building.'
www.geco.org.au/four_times_t...
Four Noes and Two Yeses: What Really Happened to East Gippsland’s Forests in 2025
For forests in East Gippsland, it’s been a year of mixed signals but a clear direction from the Victorian Government: environmental protection has slipped further down the priority list. While native ...
www.geco.org.au
December 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
'For forests in East Gippsland, it’s been a year of mixed signals but a clear direction from the VIC Gov: enviro protection has slipped further down the priority list.
At the same time, something else has been building.'
www.geco.org.au/four_times_t...
At the same time, something else has been building.'
www.geco.org.au/four_times_t...
'We stand in unwavering support of the Australian Jewish community following the horrific antisemitic terror attack on peaceful Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi. Our deepest sympathy & love goes to families, victims, 1st responders & the Jewish community. '
australiandemocracy.org.au/solidarity-w...
australiandemocracy.org.au/solidarity-w...
Civil society statement of solidarity with the Australian Jewish community
Working together for a fairer democracy
australiandemocracy.org.au
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
'We stand in unwavering support of the Australian Jewish community following the horrific antisemitic terror attack on peaceful Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi. Our deepest sympathy & love goes to families, victims, 1st responders & the Jewish community. '
australiandemocracy.org.au/solidarity-w...
australiandemocracy.org.au/solidarity-w...
Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance (AFCA) has put out a briefer to consider the fire risk of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
“We hope it helps to offset some of the misinfo that is promoted by anti-renewables activists”.
australianfirefightersclimatealliance.org/2025/12/17/f...
“We hope it helps to offset some of the misinfo that is promoted by anti-renewables activists”.
australianfirefightersclimatealliance.org/2025/12/17/f...
Firefighters counter misinformation on battery storage risks
17 December 2025 Anti‑renewables campaigners are increasingly weaponising community concerns about battery storage systems, spreading misinformation that threatens to derail Australia’s urgent ener…
australianfirefightersclimatealliance.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance (AFCA) has put out a briefer to consider the fire risk of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
“We hope it helps to offset some of the misinfo that is promoted by anti-renewables activists”.
australianfirefightersclimatealliance.org/2025/12/17/f...
“We hope it helps to offset some of the misinfo that is promoted by anti-renewables activists”.
australianfirefightersclimatealliance.org/2025/12/17/f...
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International investors are backing in Star of the South, as the leading offshore wind project stays the course, purchases land for transmission connection and taking EPBC referral to next stage.
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
Offshore wind frontrunner spends big despite policy limbo
Amid a spate of collapsed projects in Australia’s nascent offshore wind sector, one developer is forging ahead.
www.afr.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
International investors are backing in Star of the South, as the leading offshore wind project stays the course, purchases land for transmission connection and taking EPBC referral to next stage.
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
It has been a busy month for firefighters across Australia.
In a warming world, with longer fire seasons in both hemispheres, it makes no sense to lease in our Large Air Tankers (LATs) from overseas. Surely its time for Australia to establish a publicly owned fleet.
www.foe.org.au/lat_2026
In a warming world, with longer fire seasons in both hemispheres, it makes no sense to lease in our Large Air Tankers (LATs) from overseas. Surely its time for Australia to establish a publicly owned fleet.
www.foe.org.au/lat_2026
Australia needs a publicly owned fire fighting air fleet
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...
www.foe.org.au
December 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It has been a busy month for firefighters across Australia.
In a warming world, with longer fire seasons in both hemispheres, it makes no sense to lease in our Large Air Tankers (LATs) from overseas. Surely its time for Australia to establish a publicly owned fleet.
www.foe.org.au/lat_2026
In a warming world, with longer fire seasons in both hemispheres, it makes no sense to lease in our Large Air Tankers (LATs) from overseas. Surely its time for Australia to establish a publicly owned fleet.
www.foe.org.au/lat_2026