Saturday 23 March 2013
The gentle and generous humour of Prime Minister Julia Gillard
The ABC’s Sally Sara tweeted this image of Paul Bongiorno replacing Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at her desk to celebrate his 25 years as a member of the Press Gallery. The Prime Minister is acting as one of his ‘assistants’ for the camera.
Cycling NSW: when corporate vision goes wrong
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Earth Hour challenge from Clarence Valley Council Mayor
The NSW North Coast has an estimated 80,000> small-scale roof top solar systems installed on buildings/homes in the region – making it an area with a strong commitment to renewable energy.
Clarence Valley Mayor Richie Williamson would like everyone to make an extra effort to reduce electricity consumption tonight and, those still without solar power to consider switching to renewable energy.
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Friday 22 March 2013
Want to have your say on the latest O'Farrell Government attempt to force CSG mining on reluctant communities?
The NSW Government intends to implement the proposed coal seam gas mining and exploration exclusion zones for residential areas and critical industry clusters, as an amendment to the Mining State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), titled State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) Amendment(Coal Seam Gas Exclusion Zones) 2013.
What the advertisement currently appearing in selected local papers on the NSW North Coast doesn't say is that this change will also give local councils the right to override proposed CSG mining exclusion zones provisions to allow for exploration and mining:
The draft amendment is currently on public exhibition and can be viewed here.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 12 April 2013.
Submissions can be mailed to:
The Director – Strategic Regional Policy,
NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure,
GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
Or lodged online at: www.planning.nsw.gov.au/onexhibition
Further information can be obtained at Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Information Centre on 1300 305 695 or by emailing to srlup@planning.nsw.gov.au
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