Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoE M), is calling our community to support our vital work.

We are holding a special BIG ASK gig at the Phoenix Public House on the 26 April, because we need your support and financial help to continue campaigning on the BIG Issues in 2012 and beyond. All money raised from the door will go towards our vital work and as you know 2012 is ramping up to be a huge year for the protection of our planet.

The BEST little festival in Melbourne ! 

Presented by Friends of the Earth Melbourne, with support from the City of Yarra.

Sunday 20th May 2012

10am – 6pm

News and updates on the South Melbourne Commons project, which is a community sustainability centre initiated by Friends of the Earth Australia in South Melbourne.

The Commons was officially opened on Saturday 10th December and the cafe and food co-op are both now operating. 

A 'Taste of film' is a menu of short and feature films all about food.  Be part of the conversation after each screening and enjoy yummy free popcorn.  Please join us on Thursday 15th, 22nd and 29th of March at 6.30pm at the South Melbourne Commons.

Anti-coal activists pose a political threat. That's why we're being spied on.

An opinion piece by Shaun Murray.

An intimate and enlightening real food event.

Featuring: Heirloom Tomato Tastings, Food Poetry, Music, Kids Activities, Market Stalls and more produce

On 11 March 2012 — one year since the start of the Fukushima nuclear disaster — Australians will take part in a national day of action to end uranium mining.

The Federal Government has confirmed that Australian uranium was in at least five of the six reactors at Fukushima at the time of the accident.

Each summer we put together a visual diary for our members and supporters. Its a quick summary of what we have been doing over the past year, and covers some of our victories and positive outcomes.

While the Victorian government moves to close off wind development on the Bellarine and Surf Coast, they are doing nothing to halt open cut coal mining.

What energy source would you prefer in your back yard?

You're invited to join with Victorian climate action, fossil fuel and renewable energy campaigners for a day of ideas and planning for Victoria's climate campaigns of 2012!

Join us from 9am-5pm on Saturday February 11th at the South Melbourne Commons.