Pulp mill rally (Tamar Valley)

Federal Environment Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, is deciding whether the proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill should be approved or rejected. According to the Wilderness Society, Turnbull already has scientific evidence that the pulp mill will pollute the sea and harm marine life and fisheries.

This rally at Low Head aims to support this beautiful part of Tasmania’s coastline and convince the Minister to stop the proposed mill.

Rally commences at 12 noon, Sunday 7th October, at East Beach, Low Head (just outside of Launceston).

posted by seamas on September 30, 2007 at 11:55 am · filed under

Drought may force food prices to quadruple

Severe drought will hit consumers in the pocket this year with fears that produce prices will escalate to four times their normal price. Prime Minister John Howard has also warned of a food shortage. His statement comes days after the Federal Government announced $714 million in aid for farmers.

posted by rochelle on September 29, 2007 at 12:34 pm · filed under

Northern Territory kicks up stink on sewage pong

The Power and Water Authority has announced possible plans to combat an offensive odour lingering from Ludmilla sewage. The work will be tendered, and is estimated to cost $1 million.

posted by rochelle on September 29, 2007 at 12:32 pm · filed under

Tasmanian catchment in crisis

The Clyde River catchment is critically low with an estimated water supply of two weeks. Water Minister, David Llewellyn, declared an emergency alternative water release from Lake Crescent.

posted by rochelle on September 29, 2007 at 12:31 pm · filed under

Researcher claims drought assistance is unfair

Dr Linda Botterill, a drought policy researcher from the Australian National University, believes increased Government assistance for drought stricken farmers is unfair when compared to what is available for others in need of welfare assistance.

posted by seamas on September 27, 2007 at 7:38 pm · filed under

Walk to Work Day

Join thousands of Australians who will be participating in the event by walking all or at least part of the way to work on Friday, October 5.

Presented by The Pedestrian Council of Australia, Walk to Work Day encourages all Australians to walk more for better health and cleaner air. You can register with just $20 and help support the Australian Conservation Foundation, the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Diabetes Australia.

posted by seamas on September 25, 2007 at 12:25 pm · filed under

Opposition says new energy target isn’t clean

The Federal Opposition says the newly announced ‘clean energy target’ won’t actually support renewable energy development. The ALP’s environment spokesman Peter Garrett says the new target is just about “rationalising existing schemes”.

posted by seamas on September 24, 2007 at 8:13 pm · filed under