Monthly Archives: July 2010
FLINDERS RANGES: NEPABUNNA YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT
Five Adnyamathanha people in the Nepabunna community in far north SA recently completed Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management with the Greening Australia SA’s Youth Programs team. Two of the students joined the program a third of the way … Continue reading
AMEC RE-LAUNCHES IT’S ANTI MINING TAX MEDIA CAMPAIGN
“In a gesture of good faith we ceased our media campaign in June against the Government`s proposed new mining tax, however, the time has now come to re-launch our campaign,” said Simon Bennison, AMEC CEO.
HAS OUTBACK AREAS AUTHORITY MISLED PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS?
Update 29th July 2010: response from Minister Gail Gago, MLC. Update 29th July 2010: letter from Flinders Ranges resident to Minister Gago. Update 2 August 2010: letter from APOMA to Minister Gail Gago, MLC In a letter to Minister Gail … Continue reading
RAMSEY: LABORS MISMANAGEMENT OF NATION ECONOMY – $100b IN DEBT & RISING
Local Initiatives Will Be Impacted by Mismanagement of National Economy The mismanagement of the national economy will continue to impact on our ability to deliver the assistance needed to build water infrastructure, hospitals and provide jobs for our youth Federal … Continue reading
ARKAROOLA WILDERNESS SANCTUARY ASPIRING GEOPARK PROJECT
“The inaugural meeting of the Australian Geoparks Network was held in Warrnambool on 9 -10 July 2010. Kanawinka Global Geopark, currently Australia’s only Geopark, hosted the meeting. Delegates from five states and a representative from the Hong Kong Urban Geopark … Continue reading
ETU STATE COUNCIL BANS MEMBERS FROM WORKING IN NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
Uranium – the new asbestos 1. Major union bans members working in uranium mines, nuclear power stations, et al 2. ETU’s educational video launched in Brisbane The debate over uranium mining and the role of nuclear energy in Australia has … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian filmmaker David Bradbury, Dr Helen Caldicott, Dr Peter Karamoskos, Dr Rosalie Bertell, Electrical Trades Union Queensland, ETU secretary Peter Simpson, ETU State Council, Neil Roberts MP. Jason O’Brien MP, Northern Territory’s Ranger mine, olympic dam, roxby downs, When the Dust Settles
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NEW NATIONAL CREDIT LAWS: SOME BOOK UP PROVIDERS MUST BE LICENSED
‘Book up’ is a common practice in many remote and regional communities of Australia, particularly many Indigenous communities. From 1 July 2010, consumer credit will be regulated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) under the National Consumer Credit … Continue reading
DECS TO APPOINT NEW PRINCIPAL TO COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL
Chris Robinson, Chief Executive of the Department of Education and Children’s Service has issued the following advice for the Coober Pedy community including parents and caregivers regarding resolutions relating to issues at the Coober Pedy Area School. “The investigation into issues … Continue reading
TO THE CATHOLIC PEOPLE OF COOBER PEDY & THE OUTBACK
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Fr Christopher O’Neil has been your priest since January 2003 and there are needs in the diocese which make it necessary for me to transfer him to the parish of Quorn. I thank you for the … Continue reading
JAY WEATHERILL TO RESOLVE COOBER PEDY SCHOOL ISSUES SOON
On Thursday 1 July 2010, Education Minister Jay Weatherill met in Adelaide with local MP Lyn Breuer, Mayor Steve Baines and Coober Pedy Area School Governing Council chair Alex Lalic. The meeting was to discuss progress on a resolution … Continue reading
NEW MENTAL HEALTH ACT SA
New legislation governing the provision of treatment, care and rehabilitation of people with mental illness in South Australia came into effect 1 July 2010. Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse John Hill said the Mental Health Act 2009 underpins … Continue reading
MINERALS RESOURCES RENT TAX; G20; ASYLUM SEEKERS
02 July 2010 Prime Minister: Transcript of joint press conference Canberra Subject(s): Minerals Resource Rent Tax; G20; Asylum seekers PM: Well as you know the Government’s been engaged in detailed negotiations with the mining industry this week and I’m pleased … Continue reading
WESTERN PLAINS RESOURCES SECURES PORT ACCESS FOR ‘PECULIAR KNOB’ IRON ORE
Western Plains Resources Limited (ASX:WPG – 0.640) is pleased to advise that it has executed a binding lease, licence and pricing agreements with Flinders Ports Pty Ltd that will give the company long term access to Berth 7 at Port … Continue reading
