Monthly Archives: December 2009
CLASS ACTION BY NUCLEAR VETERANS HEADED BY SYDNEY LEGAL TEAM – NO WIN NO FEE
Surviving Australian veterans of the British nuclear tests at Maralinga, Monte Bello Island and Christmas Island in the 1950s and 60s are joining British and other nuclear veterans in taking the British government to court in what could be one … Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL News
Tagged australian, british, British nuclear veterans, Canadian, Christmas Island, coober pedy regional times, Fiji Fallout, Maralinga bombings, Maralinga human tests, Maralinga Nuclear Test Sites, Monte Bello Island, New Zealand, NO WIN NO FEE, Paul Langley, Ric Johnstone, Stacks/The Law Firm, The Australian Nuclear Veterans Association, Tom Goudkamp, UK Ministry of Defence
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WESTERN PLAINS RESOURCES NEAR COOBER PEDY WITHDRAWS FROM COMMONWEALTH HILL IN WOOMERA PROHIBITED AREA
Western Plains Resources Ltd an iron-ore company announced today that they would not be proceeding with the next stage of its Commonwealth Hill farm-in and joint venture, south west of Coober Pedy in South Australia. Well-publicised initiatives taken by the Department of … Continue reading
THYROID: ANTI-RADIATION PILLS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEAR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Local health officials say they are preparing to distribute new potassium iodide pills to people within 10 miles of the Perry plant [in the US], which besides Lake [County], includes parts of Geauga and Ashtabula counties. Meanwhile, there is a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1.4 million doses, 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident, 80 000 doses of potassium iodide, American Thyroid Association, anti-radiation pills, concerns of a terror attack on a nuclear facility, evacuations and removal of contaminated food, H1N1 flu, pill-distribution area, potassium iodide pills
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HERITAGE LISTED – ARKAROOLA SANCTUARY IN THE FIRING LINE
Government Proposes to allow Mining in Heritage Listed Wilderness Sanctuary Dear Editor We are greatly concerned that the SA government is proposing to allow the mining company Marathon Resources to mine the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Northern Flinders Ranges.
Posted in COPLEY/FLINDERS News & Events
Tagged Adnyamathanha land, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, coober pedy regional times, Marathon Resources, mining exploration lease in Arkaroola, Minnipa, Mt Painter, Northern Flinders Ranges, radio-active waste, Ridgetop Tours, SA uranium mines, The Armchair, The Watts Family, Yellow Foot rock wallaby
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“TOUGH ON CRIME, OR ATTACKS ON SOFT TARGETS?” – MARK ALDRIDGE – INDEPENDENT
No protection for Civil Rights – Change is Necessary! Mark M Aldridge, Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council says, “Our hard earned Civil and Human rights are not protected and are under attack by draconian legislation. Accountability of government and their … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil and Human rights are not protected, coober pedy regional times, draconian legislation, Freedoms Rights and Liberties by poorly written Legislation, Harley Davidson or custom car, Just who shares the tax burden>, Justice and accountability, Mark Aldridge Independent, Michael Atkinson the Attorney General, Police as government tools, Small businesses are being destroyed, The Illegal gun trade
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WILL APY-MINTABIE BILL BE REPEALED IF FOUND TO HAVE NIL EFFECT?
Dear Editor, A Crushing Blow to Civil Rights in Australia UPDATE: On 3/12/2009 Hansard records research performed by Ms. Chapman had revealed NIL statistical evidence existed to justify this new legislation. In my and other’s opinion it was only successful because of party … Continue reading
Posted in MINTABIE/MARLA News
Tagged A Crushing Blow to Civil Rights in Australia, alice springs, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights (Mintabie) Amendment Bill 2009, APY-Mintabie Legislative Amendments, Communist East Germany, coober pedy regional times, Danny Colson, Donald Fraser, Governor Kevin Scarce, Granite Downs property, Hansard 1-12-2009, Hon. A. Bressington, Ivan Baker, Lower House of Assembly, Mintabie Miners Progress Association, Mintabie Precious Stones Field, Mr Duncan McFetridge, Mr. Graeme Gunn, Mr. Weatherill, Ms Vickie Chapman Member for Bragg, Ms. Breuer Member for Giles, Nganampa Health Council, Opposition Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Punch Thompson, SA Precious Stones Permit, The Hon. R.D. LAWSON, UnitingCare Wesley’s on-line Paper Tracker, Walatina pastoral lease, Yami Lester
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NATIVE BIRDS ARE FAIR GAME IN SA – UPPER HOUSE DECIDES
“Annual slaughter of native birds must stop,” says Parnell The SA Upper House has rejected a Greens Bill to permanently ban duck hunting in South Australia.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATIVE TITLE SERVICES APPOINTS INAUGURAL BOARD
The first board of directors has been appointed to South Australian Native Title Services. The inaugural chairperson is Tauto Sansbury who has worked as a consultant with the State Government’s Social Inclusion Unit
LYN BREUER MP BACKS SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PROBE
According to ABC news, State MP for Giles Lyn Breuer says she welcomes the independent review into the management of the Coober Pedy Area School, amid claims of discrimination and harsh policies.
