Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends were outside NSW Parliament yesterday handing out information about the 12 expired Petroleum Exploration Licences, the so-called Zombie PELs.
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Sydney Nannas knit-in at Plibersek’s office
The Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends held a knit-in outside Tanya Plibersek’s office in Redfern on 29 April. They wanted her to know that they do not want taxpayer dollars spent on the expansion of the gas industry.
Nanna’s begin #fundourfuturenotgas campaign at Kirribilli House
Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends have joined with other groups to pressure the federal government to #fundourfuturenotgas. While gas companies knock on farmers doors, uninvited, asking for access, Nannas started their week of action at the gates of Kirribilli House, the PM’s residence in Sydney.
Nannas visit Lendlease site at Mt Gilead
Four Sydney Knitting Nannas, with koalas on their minds, visited Mt Gilead on 22 April where Lendlease has built retirement villas and is planning to build 1700 more houses during stage 2 of the development.
Nannas Join Water for Rivers Action
Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends joined Waters for Rivers for an action outside NSW parliament for the Darling Baaka River Convoy on Friday 16 April.
Nannas Support Leadbeater’s Possum and Friends
A Leadbeater’s Possum, a Long-nosed Potoroo and a Greater Glider met outside the Supreme Court in Sydney on 12th April where the Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum were defending their win against Vic Forests, who have appealed. Vic Forests wants to destroy the habitat of these special and rare creatures. Sydney Knitting Nannas were thereContinue reading “Nannas Support Leadbeater’s Possum and Friends”
Sydney Knitting Nannas’ NSW Government Report Card
Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends gathered outside NSW parliament house to deliver a report card on the last day of the first session for 2021. The report outlined the one credit and five failures and a performance plan for the next session.
Anti coal and gas march led by Knitting Nannas
Sydney Knitting Nannas & Friends held a rally in Sydney on March 17 against the expansion of coal and gas mining. Nannas are particularly outraged by governments continuing to prop up coal and gas companies by spending taxpayer dollars to subsidise these industries.
