It looks likely that the federal budget will subsidise fracking the Beetaloo basin in the NT to the tune of $2billion. This would amount to trashing the wishes of the traditional owners and the warnings of climate scientists.Continue reading “No subsidies for frackers”
Good News 28 April 2023
More good news Tasmania’s Lagoon of Islands is back to a healthy state, cutting emissions from construction rubbish, restoring rivers in Europe.Continue reading “Good News 28 April 2023”
Knitting Nannas to gather in Sydney for 3 days of activities
Knitting Nannas are getting ready for three days of plotting and action. If you’ve wondered about joining or meeting up with the Nannas here’s your chance.
Knitting Nannas from across NSW will be in Sydney for rallies and a mini-conference from 10-12 May.
NSW mid-north coast Nannas, Dom and Helen, are being represented in the Supreme Court of NSW by the EDO in a Constitutional challenge to the states new anti-protest laws.
PROGRAM
Wednesday 10 May – All Welcome
09.00 Nanna rally outside Supreme Court 184 Phillip St, Sydney prior to EDO Constitutional Challenge
10.00 Court begins – We expect only a few people will be allowed in.
12.00 CommBank break up with oil & gas, 201 Sussex Street, not far from Town Hall station – Action organised by 350.org.au
Thursday 11 May – All Welcome
11.00 March to parliament from Queens Square via King Street, Pitt Street and Martin Place, join along the way or go straight to Martin Place.
11.30 Cnr of Martin Place and Macquarie Street – Welcome back pollies rally with live music, singing, street theatre and short talks from Nannas around NSW.
02.00 End
Friday 12 May 10am – Mini Conference
Nannas will gather at Temple on the Park, 158 Australia St, Newtown
Morning Session – All welcome
10:00 Registration and free morning tea
10:30 Welcome to Country – Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor
10:35 Nanna Song
10:40 MC Bernie Hobbs: program outline
10.45 Nannas Joy of Disorganisation – about the Nannas
11:00 Key note speaker Professor Lesley Hughes from the Climate Council
11:40 Questions
12:00 Lunch – fee
Afternoon Session – Nannas only
01:00 Media presentation – Bernie Hobbs and Eury Aroney
01:30 Four breakout groups – coal, gas, koalas and logging, and waste and incinerators
02:30 Short reports on breakout groups, the anti-protest laws, Aukus and climate actions
03:05 Successful actions or campaigns – Stories from around the loops
03:30 Afternoon tea
Further information: Kathy McKenzie 0408 650 851
Methane regulations
We know what a powerful greenhouse gas methane is – 85 times worse than carbon dioxide in the short term – but who knew that in NSW it hasn’t been regarded as a pollutant at all!Continue reading “Methane regulations”
Good News 21 April 2023
See the links to see more good news for EVs in Australia, kicking gas out of Australia’s capital, how to save $2,000 a year and the pristine coral reef that survived El Nino. Continue reading “Good News 21 April 2023”
No New Coal
Knitting Nannas were among over 130 No New Coal protesters at Sandgate who stopped a coal train heading to the Port of Newcastle on Sunday. The protesters stood beside the track causing the train to halt, then nearly fifty people climbed up ladders to the top of a coal wagon or stood in front of it. They unfurled a banner reading “Survival Guide for humanity – NO NEW COAL” and shovelled coal out of the wagon. A bigger group of activists gathered outside the rail fence where they sang and chanted for hours. Police eventually arrested all 49 people who were on the railway property.Continue reading “No New Coal”
Ban deep sea mining
Mining companies are attempting to plunder the sea floor for profit, impacting fish populations and threatening the livelihoods of Pacific People and their spiritual connection to the ocean. Continue reading “Ban deep sea mining”
Good News 14 April 2023
Links to news articles and more good news about wild beavers caught felling trees, the bird poo frog, and turning off lights to give chicks a chance.Continue reading “Good News 14 April 2023”
Petition against CSG in NSW
Please sign the petition by Lock the Gate calling on the state and federal governments to stop coal seam gas projects in north-west NSW.Continue reading “Petition against CSG in NSW”
Santos AGM and Salt Waste
Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends rallied outside Santos’ Sydney office on Thursday as the company’s AGM was happening in Adelaide. We joined with Adelaide protesters in objecting to the Narrabri coal seam gas development in northwest NSW and the Barossa project in the Timor Sea.Continue reading “Santos AGM and Salt Waste”