Now the election is over, Nannas will be back to our usual plotting and scheming to save the planet for the kiddies.
Election 2025
Nannas have been busy in their electorates (and other marginal seats) supporting candidates who are standing up for the climate, land, water and biodiversity. Unfortunately, Nannas witnessed some ugly behaviour and, along with others, have made complaints to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).
Waste
The NSW government’s Energy from Waste options paper has sparked strong reactions from the regional communities which may become precincts for toxic incinerator developments. Submissions are open to the public until Friday, 16 May and relevant research and information is being shared between targeted communities.
There is a new group called Parkes Clean Energy Future Alliance, which recently hosted a webinar with long-term campaigners Jane Bremmer of Zero Waste Oz and Chris Hanson of No More Incinerators. The webinar was recorded and linked to the Alliance’s website, which has lots of other information.
Nannas will be making a submission about why waste incineration should be banned in NSW, and also drawing attention to the short and long-term alternatives. We hope you’ll make one too.
Fresh Produce Survey
The Australian Marine Conservation Society, in partnership with the Boomerang Alliance, published an annual report on how supermarkets are performing when it comes to packaging. A team of Plastic Investigators surveyed local supermarkets – including Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and now IGA/Metcash – to check what’s really happening on the shelves.
In 2024, the Plastic Investigators found that in 73% of cases, loose fresh produce was more expensive than the same items wrapped in plastic.
Become a Plastic Investigator and fill in a form during or after you shop for fresh produce.
Online Citizen Assembly – Conversations at the Crossroads
Nanna Gill recently attended the three sessions in a pilot project on deliberative democracy. The brief given to the groups of citizens taking part was to consider the proposal of the coalition parties to build seven nuclear power plants. The Assembly used Stanford University software designed for citizen’s democracy activities. Nanna Gill reported that there was a wide range of voices, none in favour of nuclear. “I would take part again”, said Nanna Gill. Conversation at the Crossroads
Regional Tours in May
Places are still available in the Mudgee and Pilliga tours but you’ll need to book now.
Tour of Wollar coal mines and Mudgee – Saturday and Sunday, 17-18 May
Save Wollar Action Group.
Pat’s Tag-along Tour of the Pilliga – Friday to Sunday, 23-25 May
See Pat’s Tag-along Tour on our Events page for more information.
Rising Tide’s People’s Blockade of Newcastle Coal Port
27 November to 2 December
The dates of the People’s Blockade have been confirmed – there’ll be a weekend flotilla, climate concert and blockade camp.
Facebook event and Sign up for updates
Please respond to the Facebook event if you are going or interested to help Rising Tide’s discussions with Newcastle Council – a demonstration of strong interest from visitors will help.
Nannas are watching
An explainer video on the Atlas Network
Forthcoming Events