Yarra Ranges Council slams handling of safer places
Leader Newspapers
by Bryan Allchin
30 Nov 09
Monday, November 30, 2009
wonthaggi walk against warming
WONTHAGGI WALK AGAINST WARMING11am on Saturday 12th October
Wishart Reserve, opposite the Wonthaggi Library.
March down McBride Avenue to Apex Park, for speeches, music and BYO picnic.
Join the world-wide action to halt climate change. Meet others who share our concerns that the planet is being irreversibly depleted by our carbon-heavy footprint.
Monday, November 23, 2009
jo tenner preselected for monbulk
Jo Tenner has been preselected to stand for the Greens in the seat of Monbulk. To kick off the campaign Jo is holding a fundraiser and screening The Age of Stupid at the Upwey Community Hall this Sunday 29th November.I look forward to seeing you there and introducing Jo as our candidate.
For more information on Jo and her campaign you can visit http://www.jotenner4monbulk.wordpress.com
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
clive hamilton hits higgins
Last night I joined with greens supporters across Victoria to launch Australian Greens Candidate Clive Hamilton’s election campaign for Higgins. People came from near and far to listen to Clive talk about a sustainable future for Australia.
Clive spoke about taking leadership on climate and the economy.
“To stop the Murray darling basin becoming a dustbowl, to keep the Arctic frozen, to protect our bayside suburbs from flooding – we need to reduce Australia’s emissions as soon as possible….We have to think of our children and the legacy we’re leaving them.”
A poll released by Clive Hamilton shows 69% of Australians want the government to negotiate with the Greens on the CPRS.
The Greens say no more delays. Let’s take the leap we know we have to make. Our children and our grandchildren are counting on us.
If you’d like to follow the campaign:
For information visit www.greens.org.au/higgins
Be a facebook fan Clive4higgins 2009
Follow Clive’s blog http://clivehamilton09.blogspot.com/
or follow Clive on twitter http://twitter.com/CliveHamilton09
to volunteer or register for a postal vote email higgins@vic.greens.org.au
Clive spoke about taking leadership on climate and the economy.“To stop the Murray darling basin becoming a dustbowl, to keep the Arctic frozen, to protect our bayside suburbs from flooding – we need to reduce Australia’s emissions as soon as possible….We have to think of our children and the legacy we’re leaving them.”
A poll released by Clive Hamilton shows 69% of Australians want the government to negotiate with the Greens on the CPRS.
The Greens say no more delays. Let’s take the leap we know we have to make. Our children and our grandchildren are counting on us.
If you’d like to follow the campaign:
For information visit www.greens.org.au/higgins
Be a facebook fan Clive4higgins 2009
Follow Clive’s blog http://clivehamilton09.blogspot.com/
or follow Clive on twitter http://twitter.com/CliveHamilton09
to volunteer or register for a postal vote email higgins@vic.greens.org.au
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Berwick says no to GMO
Residents show their concern about a local GM Canola Crop
This morning I met with concerned Berwick residents outside a farm growing genetically modified canola. The farm, owned by the family of the State Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu, is not labelled as growing GM crops but was recently uncovered by CropWatch. Residents were none the wiser, not realising they lived so close to a GM crop.
Back in February 2008 the Brumby Government lifted the moratorium on GM Canola. As recently as four weeks ago GM pollen outbreaks were confirmed in Geelong and had found their way into the honey of a local apiarist.
Victoria's clean green image has been sacrificed by the Brumby Government and puts at risk our agricultural exports. Contaminating our agricultural industry with GM can only reduce Victoria’s estimated $1.755 billion export trade.
Residents in Berwick were alarmed to learn this GM crop was so close to the suburbs in which they live.
The closest GrainCorp depot for receival of GM Canola is in Geelong, some 120kms from Berwick. This increases the potential for contamination from the suburbs of Berwick all the way through to the city of Geelong.
Reports have confirmed that canola seed can germinate up to 16 years after it is spilled.
Contamination by GM Canola is inevitable and leaves communities and local councils with clean up headaches into the future. This is a ticking time bomb on our roadsides.
The people of Victoria don't want GM food and don't want GM crops, it's time to restore Victoria's clean, green reputation.
This morning I met with concerned Berwick residents outside a farm growing genetically modified canola. The farm, owned by the family of the State Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu, is not labelled as growing GM crops but was recently uncovered by CropWatch. Residents were none the wiser, not realising they lived so close to a GM crop.
Back in February 2008 the Brumby Government lifted the moratorium on GM Canola. As recently as four weeks ago GM pollen outbreaks were confirmed in Geelong and had found their way into the honey of a local apiarist.
Victoria's clean green image has been sacrificed by the Brumby Government and puts at risk our agricultural exports. Contaminating our agricultural industry with GM can only reduce Victoria’s estimated $1.755 billion export trade.
Residents in Berwick were alarmed to learn this GM crop was so close to the suburbs in which they live.
The closest GrainCorp depot for receival of GM Canola is in Geelong, some 120kms from Berwick. This increases the potential for contamination from the suburbs of Berwick all the way through to the city of Geelong.
Reports have confirmed that canola seed can germinate up to 16 years after it is spilled.
Contamination by GM Canola is inevitable and leaves communities and local councils with clean up headaches into the future. This is a ticking time bomb on our roadsides.
The people of Victoria don't want GM food and don't want GM crops, it's time to restore Victoria's clean, green reputation.
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