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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY - Saturday JUN 21
Venue: The University of the Sunshine Coast
Venue: The University of the Sunshine Coast
The World Environment Day festival at the University of the Sunshine Coast has been postponed until Saturday June 21 due to the lovely (and much needed) rain that the Sunshine Coast is currently experiencing.
The Sunshine Coast Environment Council, together with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the University of the Sunshine Coast and SEQ Catchments are hosting the 2008 World Environment Day Festival as part of the United Nations World Environment Day international event, themed CO2 KICK THE HABIT! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.
Join in the fun with speakers, forums, innovation, kids programs, farmers market, food, music and more…
More info at http://www.scec.org.au
* The University of the Sunshine Coast has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with QWI Pty Ltd (the state govt. department thinly veiled as a private company, charged with the task of ensuring construction of the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam). You may well wonder how supporting the environmentally disastrous proposition of Traveston Dam can be aligned with the uni’s supposed environmental commitment… so take the opportunity at World Environment Day to find a USC staff member and ask for an explanation!
BRISBANE SAVE THE MARY RIVER GROUP FORMS
The Save the Mary River Coordinating Group has agreed to help support a Brisbane chapter of their group.
You can attend the inaugural meeting on Thursday June 5 at 5.30pm, Queensland Conservation Council, 166 Adelaide St Brisbane.
All are welcome!
Agenda:
1. Introduction of attendees
2. Selection of group name
3. Appointment of officers
4. Planning for ALP State Conference protest march (Broadbeach June 21)
5. Other actions
You can attend the inaugural meeting on Thursday June 5 at 5.30pm, Queensland Conservation Council, 166 Adelaide St Brisbane.
All are welcome!
Agenda:
1. Introduction of attendees
2. Selection of group name
3. Appointment of officers
4. Planning for ALP State Conference protest march (Broadbeach June 21)
5. Other actions
It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Steve Posselt on 0438 138 982 or steve@kayak4earth.com with any queries.
PICKET PARLIAMENT!
Join Independent State Member for Maryborough, Chris Foley and others at a rally at Parliament House, George St, Brisbane on Friday June 6 at 11am.
That Friday is the final sitting day of Parliament of Budget Week, and 11am will be halfway through Question Time. Join in and make some noise to show the Government we mean business!
Need more info?Phone: 07 4122 2277
Fax: 07 4122 1980
Email: maryborough@parliament.qld.gov.au
Website: www.chrisfoley.com.au
MARY RIVER GROUPS UNITE TO CREATE WORLD’S LARGEST COD FISH, DOK’KU
NEWSFLASH: Due to predicted rainy weather, the candle installation event has been changed to Sunday June 8 (instead of Sunday June 1 (In case of bad weather, event will be held 15 June)
Sun 8th June for the candle display at Tandora on the Mary River, downstream of Maryborough
Various groups from the Mary River area will converge at Tandora Homestead on the banks of the Mary River to participate in creating a Cod with 4000 candles and known as DOK’KU by the local indigenous Butchulla group. The internationally renowned artist Jorge Pujol will be coordinating the event and is well known for his “Sorry the First Step” event in Canberra for the indigenous reconciliation. They will be joined by Steve Posselt the cross country kayaker who has been trying to help explain the folly of the Traveston Crossing Dam. Representatives from the Save The Mary River Coordinating Group and the Greater Mary Association will be there to participate in the candle lighting ceremony at sunset.
A free bus will be leaving from the Kandanga Save the Mary Info Centre and can pick up at Gympie, ph 54884800 to book a seat. For those travelling by car, to get to Tandora Homestead, turn off Hervey Bay-Maryborough highway at Dundathu into Prawle Road and follow the signs to the banks of the Mary River. Preparations will begin at 9am. Arrive 4 pm to watch the candle lighting ceremony at sunset. All welcome!
Media contact and further background information:
Erica Neate Admin Coordinator Art For Earth ph 4128 7225.
Erica Neate Admin Coordinator Art For Earth ph 4128 7225.
To interview artist Jorge Pujol mobile 0409 194 926
Steve Posselt 0438 138 982 steve@kayak4earth.com www.kayak4earth.com
Glenda Pickersgill Save the Mary Coordinating Group 0411 443 589 pickerg@bigpond.com www.savethemaryriver.com
Steve Posselt 0438 138 982 steve@kayak4earth.com www.kayak4earth.com
Glenda Pickersgill Save the Mary Coordinating Group 0411 443 589 pickerg@bigpond.com www.savethemaryriver.com
ITS TIME TO RALLY!! June 21
Save the Mary River Street march and rally at the Qld Labor Party Convention on June 21
The Qld Labor Party is holding its State Convention at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on June 21,22. Kevin “I’m here to help” Rudd will be there.
We will assemble at Cascade Gardens Broadbeach to march at 11.00am
Why is a Protest Rally against the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam desperately important RIGHT NOW?
Because the Federal Govt is about to receive the Qld Govt’s Environmental Impact Statement for its review and they need to know how unpopular this proposal is.
Further details ring rally organisers:
John Porter - 54855255, 0427476488 Lyndall Ensbey - 54843697, 0427167329, Kent Hutton - 54828830, 0409064885, or Kandanga Info Centre 54884800.
LETTER CAMPAIGN - Don’t Murray the Mary!
This is a critical time in the Save the Mary Campaign, with the Federal Government soon to review the dam proposal and decide the fate of the Mary River!
We’re calling on everyone to write letters or send cards to key members of the Federal Government and let them know what you think about Traveston Crossing Dam.
The Federal Government has an outstanding Water Policy, and if they are true to their word within it, there’s NO WAY that they could allow the damming of the Mary River. Add your voice to remind them that Australia is watching and waiting… and sincerely hoping we don’t end up with the ‘Garrett Environmental Disaster Dam’!
You don’t need to write letters of epic length, nor be conversant with the complex scientific or technical issues involved… just make sure to tell them that Traveston Crossing Dam MUST NOT BE APPROVED!
Direct letters to all of the following:
Mr Peter Garrett
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA 2601
The Hon Kevin Rudd
Prime Minister
Parliament House
CANBERRA 2600
Senator Penny Wong
Minister for Climate Change and Water
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA 2601
POSTCARD & LETTER CAMPAIGN - Distributors Needed!
The Save the Mary Info Centre at Kandanga has a huge supply of new ‘Don’t Murray the Mary’ postcards, and needs some help distributing them EVERYWHERE, and encouraging people to sign and send them to federal pollies.
Contact the centre on 07 5488 4800 for more info.
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