The Angus Place coal mine is near Lithgow and lies beneath the Gardens of Stone protected conservation area. Centennial Coal plans to expand the mine at further risk to this extraordinary site. Their next step in that direction is an attempt to dump contaminated water into Sydney’s Water Catchment, by-passing the treatment plant.
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Nanna News
Nannas continue to protest the introduction of Energy from Waste incinerators in NSW. Last week we also wrote submissions, and prepared for major events with other climate action groups. We hope you can help us promote them.
Good News 3 Nov, 2023
An emotional day ended with a last minute reprieve for the Tiwi Islanders fighting Santos. In waste news, it’s not a silver bullet, but there’s a new use for discarded textiles. And a headline beginning with “Big-four banks” that doesn’t end with you grinding your teeth!
Nanna News
Nannas love to dress up, not only in their Nanna gear. Many Nannas were surprised (and alarmed) at how little preparation was needed to look like a zombie this week for the No Joy People on a Dead Planet event.
Save Lizard Rock
The name of the development may have changed from Lizard Rock to Patyegarang, but community opposition remains strong.
Good News 27 Oct, 2023
Canberra leading the nation on recognition of rights … again. Will Uber drive the next big shift in EV take-up? And another week, ANOTHER smashed record for solar and wind!
Nannas Looking Good
Other activists sometimes ask Knitting Nannas “What is it that keeps Nannas looking so good?” The answer is exercise. We do a lot of marching during protests, and we often walk from one protest to another as happened last week.
Breaking: Clear fell logging started in Pine Creek State Forest Saturday
What community forestry activists have feared is happening right now: Forestry Corp has started logging compartment 14 of the Pine Creek State Forest within the boundaries of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
Close the loophole for shale gas
The Albanese government has promised a water trigger for shale gas fracking in the new Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Act. But the law reform process will take too long to protect NT’s water. Call on Tanya Plibersek to amend the legislation now so there is independent assessment of the risks to NT water supplies. SignContinue reading “Close the loophole for shale gas”
Good News 20 Oct, 2023
It’s curtains for solar thermal and whales – but in a good way! There’s movement against fracking via a proposed water-trigger Bill. And get your bird-nerd on with FalconCam – complete with two adorable chicks learning to walk!