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Greens Join Call to Clean Up the Hunter
Greens candidate for the Paterson John Brown will be joined by Greens Senate candidate Cr Michael Osborne on Clean Up Australia day to put pressure on the Liberal State and Federal governments to address pollution in the Hunter region. “For … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Federal, Uncategorized
Tagged Environment, Newcastle, Plastic Bags, Recycling
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All politicians must face climate challenge
Full of bureaucrats from across the globe, the UN usually runs diplomatic campaigns. So you know it’s serious when they choose a decidedly political slogan for World Environment Day 2014: Raise Your Voice, Not The Sea Level.
Posted in Climate Change, Environment
Tagged climate change, Environment, Global Warming, sea level, World Environment Day
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Refunds for empties would reduce waste
THE things we consume and the waste we generate are costing us the earth. Australians are one of the highest waste generators on the planet. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, on average, every man, woman and child produces … Continue reading
Posted in Container Deposits
Tagged Container Deposit Legislation, Environment, Litter, Newcastle Council, Recycling
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Our Port Our Future Please Act Now!
Friday December 6th 2013: Message to Members and Supporters from Cr Michael Osborne NEW STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOR NEWCASTLE PORT 2013 Please take action (IT’S EASY). Cut and paste the form letter below, or write in your own words reasons … Continue reading
Posted in Newcastle Port, Planning
Tagged Clean Air, Coal Dust, Development, Environment, Kooragang Island, Newcastle Council, SEPP.
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Public Meeting – Correct Planning and Consultation for Mayfield
Posted in Clean Air, Coal Expansion, Newcastle Port, Planning
Tagged Coal Dust, Coal Loader, Environment, Folly Park, Kooragang Island, Port Expansion
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Albanese in hot seat with allegations of doctored coal dust report
MEDIA RELEASE – 12 June 2013 Albanese in hot seat with allegations of doctored coal dust report Responding to today’s news that a federal government report may have been doctored to downplay the air pollution impacts from coal rail transport, … Continue reading
Posted in Coal Expansion
Tagged ARTC Report, Clean Air, Coal Dust, Environment, Rail Transport
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What would you do if the CSG companies came knocking?
Filmmaker Richard Todd visits communities in Sydney, the Scenic Hills and Nattai Water Catchment area, Illawarra, the Hunter Valley and Fullerton Cove in Newcastle to discuss the communities reaction to the potential of CSG coming into their towns and how … Continue reading
Warkworth Appeal – a Win for Common Sense
Hunter Communities Network MEDIA RELEASE Monday 15 April 2013 Warkworth Appeal – a Win for Common Sense Hunter Communities Network (HCN) congratulates member group, Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association, and the NSW Land and Environment Court for overturning the NSW Government … Continue reading
Posted in Coal Expansion, Issues
Tagged Environment, Hunter Valley, Land and Environment Court, Warkworth Mine
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Clear the Air – Coal and Health Public Forum
Monday, 15 April 2013 with Greens Senators Richard Di Natale and Lee Rhiannon Newcastle Room, Newcastle City Hall 7pm (for 7:30pm start) All welcome. Free entry. Australian Greens spokesperson for health Dr Richard Di Natale and NSW Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon … Continue reading
Posted in Coal Expansion, Issues, Newcastle Port
Tagged Clean Air, Coal Loader, Environment, Health Issues, Kooragang Island, Port Expansion, Senate Inquiry, T4
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