What is happening with our water - film night and forum
31/03/2009 19:30
31/03/2009 21:30
What is really going on with our community’s water?
You are invited to the screening of two new controversial documentaries on the
privatisation of our water resources.
Rally with Bob Brown 1pm Wed 28th, Treasury Gardens
There is a press conference with Bob Brown and Liz from EEG tomorrow (wed) at 1pm to talk about the threatened species on Brown Mt. and the urgent need for govt to do something. Meet outside the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Treasury Gardens
Heartbreak at Brown Mountain
Greens MP, Sue Pennicuik visited the Brown Mountain area over the Australia Day 
weekend and described the destruction of the old growth forest to the east of Brown Mountain Creek as 'heartbreaking'.
"I spent Sunday morning walking through one fantastic stand of old growth to the west of Brown Mountain Creek, where trees with 11 and 12 metre circumferences towered above us. They could be up to 400 years old," said Ms Pennicuik. Anyone who went there could only be awed and inspired and would want to see it protected.
"I was devastated to then visit an adjacent area that has been clear felled by Vic Forests over November and December. To see what just a few weeks ago was magnificent rainforest smashed to pieces is just terrible. It is senseless. Giant trees that have lived for hundreds of years and were home to threatened species have been just knocked to the ground in what now resembles a moonscape.
VicForest breaches law at Brown Mountain
Greens MP Sue Pennicuik drove up to Brown Mt to witness the destruction and breaches of the law which have been occurring. She spoke with contractors (in Stony Creek) and spoke with protesters. Walked into these areas - where there has been rainforest logging, the illegal taking of a giant tree outside the designated logging boundary and where there is much evidence of the illegal taking of burls (commercial operation).
City support for rural communities over the north-south pipeline
22/01/2009 00:00
22/01/2009 11:34
WHAT: A peaceful community action against the construction of the north-south pipeline. A group of people will occupy a section of the pipeline route that is currently being logged and will stop work on the project for the day.
Parliament can block desalination plant approval
Greens MLC's in the state Parliament will try and block the approval of
the desalination plant. "We will move a motion of disallowance when Mr Madden tables planning scheme amendments in the Upper House this year" said Greg Barber.
No desal camp
03/01/2009 09:00
11/01/2009 17:00
Experience the beautiful Bass Coast before its marine ecology and foreshore reserve is wrecked forever by the world's biggest desalination factory.
The week will include community education on issues with the desalination plant, alternatives and why the Government's water policy is flawed. Swim at nearby beaches, make banners and join discussion groups on the campaign - how can we wake Melbourne up to the damaging future privatisation of our water ?
PIPELINE PROTEST - Wed 26th Nov, 10:30am
“It is impossible to save sufficient water to send 75 GL to Melbourne, so Brumby will pinch it from the environment and farmers who produce our food.”
Turning point in campaign against desalination plant as Bob Brown joins protest
Bob Brown has thrown his support behind the campaign against the desalination plant near Wonthaggi. The Greens leader will fly down to the Bass Coast site for a protest rally today.
The rally against the $3.1 billion plant will be addressed by Senator Brown and Greens lead Senate candidate in Victoria Richard Di Natale.
The Desalination Proposal Is A Loser For The Environment And Household Water Bills, The Greens Say.
Greens environment spokesperson, Greg Barber MLC said: "The Bracks government's proposal for desalination is reportedly for a 150 000 ML plant at a cost of $3 billion dollars. Based on past estimates*, that would generate around 1 million tonnes of CO2."
Greens reject Libs motion on desalination
Greens MLCs have rejected a motion by the Liberals for a parliamentary inquiry into the desalination option.
