The Northern Rivers of NSW and the Catchments of SE QLD are becoming engulfed by sprawling infrastructure growth that has been unsustainable for many decades. Community environmental advocacy and regional social responsibilities are beginning to formulate into political and philosophical voices. See “Coal Seam Gas Debate” 2nd August 2011, ABC TV by reporter Ali Moore. Also a story about possible aquifer contamination from coal seam gas operations in Qld “ Carcinogens found in coal seam gas …»»
Weed Management in Australia is a high energy industry. It is based on mowing, slashing, burning, mulching, spraying, grazing. Whilst prevention is the obvious first step in weed management, Australia’s horticultural and agricultural industries have offered little help. These industries are responsible for many plant species being used, sold, distributed and promoted prior to them then taking hold as weeds. These industries also appear to offer herbicides as an acceptable answer to mainstream Australian weed …»»
Caring for this beautiful country has become the major task for all Australians today. Working together, each one of us has a little bit of the BIG VISION. Caring for the Australian country and it’s vast and diverse natural wonder inspires a unity and vision that even the most uncaring of us cannot deny. In many parts of the Mt Warning Caldera Region are small hubs of sustainable lifestyle knowledge. Authentic local environmental stewardship. And …»»
Can Do Better Sylvia Hale, Greens MLC