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21: Byron Greens Host NSW State Delegates Conference In Mullumbimby

On the 26th and 27 June The NSW Greens held a State Delegates Conference at Mullumbimby. The SDC is the is the "glue" that binds all the groups in NSW together. The Conference determines Greens policies and provides a valuable networking opportunity for greens member...
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Posted: 27Jun2010 08:14   Similar items

22: Jeff Johnson And Lee Rhiannon Launch Greens 2010 Page Campaign

The Greens launched their campaign for the Federal seat of Page on Friday. Greens candidate for Page, Jeff Johnson and Greens NSW Senate candidate Lee Rhiannon, launched the campaign at Lismore railway station.

Jeff stressed the need for urgent action on...
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Posted: 29May2010 02:15   Similar items

23: Food And Fibre Support Pro-hemp View

With the distinctive scent of Mardi Grass still fresh in many of your nostrils, law reform and cannabis-use lingers like an unresolved motion at a council meeting. Despite the attention given the topic in various media forums, including this erstwhile journal, the focus...
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Posted: 19May2010 11:20   Similar items

24: Footprints For Peace Walkers Walk From Brunswick To Byron

Last Week the Footprints for Peace Walk from Brisbane to Canberra came through Byron Shire.

The Peace Walk is raising awareness of renewable energy as well as pointing out the terrible dangers of nuclear energy and armaments

Locals had or...
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Posted: 8Apr2010 05:00   Similar items

25: Fundraiser For Ian Cohen A Resounding Success

I wish extend my sincere thanks to all whose efforts made for a great night at the evening with Senator Bob Brown on the 23rd of january. Greens and community volunteers including councillors Jan Barham Richard Staples Geoff Johnson from Ballina. Giovanni Ebono for his ...
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Posted: 11Feb2010 05:20   Similar items

26: Woolworths’ Win In Mullumbimby A Triumph For A Shonky Planning Process

The decision of the Land & Environment Court to allow Woolworths’ Big Box supermarket in Mullumbimby to proceed in the face of intense opposition from the local community and Byron Shire Council is a victory for dubious planning decisions, says Greens Planning spokesper...
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Posted: 5Feb2010 00:34   Similar items

27: Run For A Safe Climate Passes Through Byron Bay

Today at around 5pm The Run for a Safe Climate reached Byron bay. About 20 or so runners arrived at the Beach Hotel and were welcomed by Byron Shire Mayor Jan Barham.

Jan congratulated Brendan Condon (CEO of Safe Climate Australia) and crew to Byron...
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Posted: 12Nov2009 00:36   Similar items

28: Garrett Rejects Traveston Dam

The Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, today announced that he will not allow the Traveston Dam near Gympie in south-east Queensland to go ahead. Mr Garrett said that after considering the best scientific advice and other material he could not approve th...
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Posted: 11Nov2009 11:08   Similar items

29: TOOT And Greens Call On Elliot And Saffin To Save Rail Line From Sell-off

TOOT (Trains on Our Tracks) and The Greens held a rally this morning at Murwillumbah Station, calling on the NSW Government and the two local federal ALP members Justine Elliot and Janelle Saffin to halt the rail sell off of the casino to Murwillumbah railway line. <...
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Posted: 6Oct2009 10:19   Similar items

30: Where Have All The Bees Gone? Update

In May 2006 and May 2007 we reported the mass disappearance of bees, now the situation has become much worse. The situation is the most extreme in the the United States where in 2007-2008 bee losses exceeded 30%,

There have been reports of a quarter of...
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Posted: 3Oct2009 04:48   Similar items