DKA COOLmob Project Manager position

All good things must come to an end... And for me, it's my time as the DKA COOLmob Project Manager. It's been fantastic to work on the project over the last year and half and I'll be a bit sad not to be COOLmob Kat anymore. But it's time for new adventures.

And for you? Is it time for new things such as.... Being able to work at ALEC on a household efficiency project? If so please submit your applications by December 10th.

For position description and selection criteria email dka.coolmob@coolmob.org or download here
Questions? (08) 8952 0299
More on the project: www.dkacoolmob.org

Office "renovations"

Due to recent rains and development in drainage at John Cummings Plaza (i.e. rain now bypasses downpipes and is channeled conveniently onto the office floor) the flooring of the Arid Lands Environment Centre is being redone.
We look forward to being able to open a neater ALEC with a brand new office plan and polished concrete floor. In the meantime, the office is mostly closed. Please ring or email with any messages to the normal contacts. You can also leave a message on the door. The Beyond Nuclear Initiative office has been open, although Nat will be out of town towards the end of the week. DKA COOLmob has been temporarily relocated to the Alice Solar City office across the road from town council.

A huge thankyou to all the volunteers who are helping to move furniture, mop, clean, do rubbish runs and rip up carpet. It is a mammoth task. You rock and ALEC wouldn't exist without you!

Nuclear Waste Dump Senate Inquiry

Tell the Senate - Don't Dump on the Territory!

The Federal Government is currently conducting a Senate Inquiry into the repeal of the Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act (CRWMA), an undemocratic piece of legislation that forces a nuclear waste dump on the Territory. Four areas are nominated under the CRWMA - Mt Everard, Fishers Ridge, Harts Range and Muckaty. Public hearings start in Alice Springs on Monday November 17.

COMMUNITY RALLY
Send a strong message to the Senators:
Monday November 17
12pm
Crowne Plaza Lawns

Public hearing times:
Monday November 17, 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday November 18, 8am - 11am
Crowne Plaza Ballroom AB
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Speakers include people from affected areas and local organisations.

Please pass on!!

Central Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (CANFA)

Come along to the Central Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (CANFA) Meeting

Friday November 7, 6pm, Anzac High School Hall.
Public Meeting about Angela Pamela.
Guest speakers include:
Dave Sweeney – Australian Conservation Foundation
Dr Jim Green – Friends of the Earth Australia
Donna Jackson – Top End Aboriginal Conservation Alliance
Australian Nuclear Free Alliance Chairperson

Saturday and Sunday November 8-9, 9am-5pm, Blatherskite Park.
Central Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (CANFA) meeting
(see attached agenda)

Monday November 10, 9am, CANFA media conference, location TBC

Central Australian Nuclear Free Alliance meeting
November 7-9, 2008. Blatherskite Park, Alice Springs.

FRIDAY NOV 7
7pm onwards
Dinner and films at Blatherskite Park

SATURDAY NOV 8
7-8:30am
BREAKFAST

9am
Introductions and plan for meeting
Discussion: what is this meeting about?
Australian Nuclear Free Alliance

10:45
TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11am
What is happening in the NT?
-uranium exploration and mining
-what do people experience?
-role of Land Councils
-how can people in town support communities?

12:30pm
LUNCH

2:30pm
Exploration/mining planning

4pm
TEA/COFFEE BREAK

4:30-5pm
5-6pm
Small group discussions
-Radiation and health
mens and womens groups

6pm
DINNER + films


SUNDAY NOV 9
7-8:30am
BREAKFAST

9am
Radioactive waste dump update
-what has happened so far?
-people’s stories
-what have we done to stop the dump?
-Senate Inquiry- public hearing, media

11am
TEA BREAK

11:30
International issues- weapons and wars
Communities overseas

12:30
LUNCH

2:30
Uranium mining, climate change and water

3pm
Meeting statement

4pm
TEA BREAK

4:30
Planning- 2009 events

6pm
DINNER and films
MONDAY NOV 10
7-8:30am
BREAKFAST

9am
Media conference in town