Earth Hour falls on 26th March 2011 - tomorrow.
It falls slap in the middle of radio and television coverage of the NSW general election which is expected to give government to the Liberal-Nationals Coalition for the first time since March 1995.
Bet a few extra Nue Sou Welshie homes won't be switching off at 8.30pm - unless it's in disgust at the polling figures.
Because we're all set to get a state government which has thrown in its lot with that arch-on-again-off-again climate change sceptic, Federal Coalition Leader Tony 'I've never met a right-wing extremist I didn't like' Abbott.
Somehow I don't think dousing the lights is going to help us.
Friday, 25 March 2011
Earth Hour 2011 - a hard choice for many in New South Wales
East Coast Pty Ltd gets a PR fail in cyberspace
Snapshot 20 March 2011Click image to enlarge
East Coast Pty Ltd is a NSW North Coast company registered in 1999 according to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
So in 2011 why is its website displaying in what appears to be badly constructed Latin when it was supposedly set up to allow visitors to; Search the entire Australian East Coast for property for sale... in English?
Even Google Translate cannot shed light on the website's contents. Here is its version of part of one para in its Folder Pages:
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Alexa currently gives this website a zero ranking - so perhaps it is still under construction by Bob the Builder and isn't supposed to be visible on the Internet just yet. Oopps!
Bob drawing found at Geocaching
Election Eve NSW March 2011
I've made a meal of local election campaign adverts from all the major and some very minor political parties in the lead up to tomorrow's NSW state election and found that what I'm being served is a dismal choice between hopelessly inadequate sitting MPs and p*ss weak new or serial candidates across the political spectrum.
The only healthy response is........
Gif found at Glitter Graphics
Thursday, 24 March 2011
NSW North Coast MP Janelle Saffin supports pay increase for lowest paid workers
Saffin supports pay increase for lowest paid workers
Page MP Janelle Saffin said Australia’s lowest paid workers must not be left behind in the latest wage review.
The Australian Government submission to Fair Work Australia’s 2010 Annual Wage Review recommends that any increase in minimum wages be in line with cost of living and other economic changes.
Ms Saffin said many people on modest incomes are doing it tough and Fair Work Australia needs to take this into account.
“Pay increases for those in the workforce are for necessities, not luxuries.”
“The ACTU is calling for an increase of $28 a week. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) acknowledges that an increase in the minimum wage rate is warranted, although says it should be no higher than $9.50.
“It is important that the increase is a fair amount to help the lowest paid workers support themselves and their families.
“It is a worker’s right to seek a pay rise and the sky won’t fall in if this is granted,” Ms Saffin said.
“The minimum wage is a key part of Australia’s safety net. The Australian economy is performing well and can afford a fair increase to the wages of the lowest paid.”
21 March 2011
Big Screen Film Festival at Kyogle & Yamba March 31 - April 6 2011
The National Film and Sound Archive's Big Screen
Touring Australian Films
Coming to Yamba and Kyogle March 31 – April 6, 2011
Yamba Cinema
13 Coldstream Street
Yamba
Phone: 02 6646 3430
Richmond Valley Cinemas
26 Bloore Street
Kyogle
Phone: 02 6632 3285
Tickets: $15 opening night, $7 Family Screening (Adults Free), $7 other sessions.
Festival Pass Yamba: Pre-purchase only $35 for eight (8) different films (saving $22).
For the Big Screen Festival Programs visit www.nfsa.gov.au/bigscreen
Bookings for School Screen can be made by teachers only at http://www.metromagazine.com.au/
National School Screen program - Babe and Mao's Last Dancer will screen in Kygole, and Happy Feet, Bran Nue Day, Jackie Jackie, Caterpillar Wish and Harvie Krumpet in Yamba.
Thursday 31 March 7.00pm, Richmond Valley Cinemas, Kyogle – One Night Only
A suddenly widowed mother (Charlotte Gainsbourg) is trying to raise her unruly kids while coping with the tragic loss of father and husband. Eight‐year old Simone is convinced her father's spirit is protecting them from The Tree next to their home.
Friday 1 April 7.00pm, Yamba Cinema – Official Opening Night
Meet actor Gyton Grantley who will introduce The Reef and host a Q&A after the film. A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef. Matt (played by Gyton), is a heroic and believable character in this beautifully shot thriller, based on a true story.
Saturday 2 April at 12 noon, Yamba Cinema – Special Event
Gyton Grantley introduces another of his films, the epic Beneath Hill 60. The film has just won Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing awards at the Annual Film Critics Awards.
Saturday 2 April 6.00pm, Yamba Cinema
The Tree: A beautiful film about a young mother and her unruly family recovering from the loss of their father.
Saturday 2 April 8.00pm, Yamba Cinema
A young police officer's first day of duty in a small town turns into a nightmare when he is forced to take the law into his own hands to survive. Red Hill stars Ryan Kwanten, Steve Bisley and Tom E. Lewis.
Sunday 3 April 10.00am, Yamba Cinema ‐ Family Screening
A young boy living with his father in the wild Coorong wetlands of South Australia, rescues a baby pelican, Mr Percival in Storm Boy. Print from the NFSA's Kodak/Atlab collection. Adults free!
Sunday 3 April 11.30am, Yamba Cinema
A Heartbeat Away is a feel‐good Australian musical comedy from internationally acclaimed director Gale Edwards. Starring Sebastian Gregory, Isabel Lucas, Tammy MacIntosh and Colin Friels.
Sunday 3 April 3.00pm, Yamba Cinema – Special Event
Meet director Claire Gorman and rising surf star Jess Laing who introduce their inspiring new feature film First Love. Follow three young surfers from Phillip Island on their journey to the big waves of Hawaii. When Jess is injured, will she recover?
Tuesday 5 April 10.30am, Yamba Cinema
A Heartbeat Away (details above)
Tuesday 5 April 12.15pm and 4.30pm, Yamba Cinema
The Tree (details above)
Wednesday 6 April, 10.30am, Yamba Cinema
Animal Kingdom is a powerful thriller about the battle between a Melbourne crime family, the police and the young man who finds himself caught in the crossfire. Starring Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce, Ben Mendelsohn and Oscar nominee Jackie Weaver.
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