Become a Financial ALEC Member 09-10: http://www.alec.org.au/eng/join_alec
Tax deductible donations to ALEC:
http://www.egive.org.au/index.php?inc=orgdesc&org_id=57&org_categoryid=1
Check the website http://www.alec.org.au
Thursday, June 11, 2009
ALEC Update June 11 2009
Hi all,
Welcome to all new members, existing members and those who have recently renewed their membership for 2009-10.
Hope this finds you well.
Quick update: The World Environment Day Benefit Gig at the Lane Upstairs has been postponed until Fri June 19. (see details after key dates below).
Despite the launch being postponed, the Finke About It- No Alice U-mine Campaign was not postponed. Between a team of 5-7 of us, we handed out over 1000 flyers and 1500 stickers to punters at the Finke Desert Race. We were all surprised by the positive responses of about 8 out of 10 people we spoke to. Stickers are available at the ALEC office, see http://www.alec.org.au/eng/news/alec_news/finke_about_it for more details.
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The Climate Action Group (CAG) is a finalist in the Power and Water Melaleuca Awards for Environmental Excellence. Last year, CAG produced a short film titled ‘Water in Alice’, the film gives great insight into where our water comes from, how we use it and how we can conserve it. Well done CAGgies and especially Ruth Apelt for producing the film. Winners will be announced next Wednesday night in Darwin. Good luck!
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Please check the key dates below, see if there are any of interest to you.
Thanks for your continued support.
Jimmy
“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” Anon
Welcome to all new members, existing members and those who have recently renewed their membership for 2009-10.
Hope this finds you well.
Quick update: The World Environment Day Benefit Gig at the Lane Upstairs has been postponed until Fri June 19. (see details after key dates below).
Despite the launch being postponed, the Finke About It- No Alice U-mine Campaign was not postponed. Between a team of 5-7 of us, we handed out over 1000 flyers and 1500 stickers to punters at the Finke Desert Race. We were all surprised by the positive responses of about 8 out of 10 people we spoke to. Stickers are available at the ALEC office, see http://www.alec.org.au/eng/news/alec_news/finke_about_it for more details.
####################STOP PRESS
The Climate Action Group (CAG) is a finalist in the Power and Water Melaleuca Awards for Environmental Excellence. Last year, CAG produced a short film titled ‘Water in Alice’, the film gives great insight into where our water comes from, how we use it and how we can conserve it. Well done CAGgies and especially Ruth Apelt for producing the film. Winners will be announced next Wednesday night in Darwin. Good luck!
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Please check the key dates below, see if there are any of interest to you.
Thanks for your continued support.
Jimmy
“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” Anon
Key dates:
Grab your diaries:
Fri June 12 Olive Pink Botanic Gardens – Tiny territory exhibition opening 6pm – Lunacine film – Dr Strangelove 7.30pm (see end of update for details)
Sat June 13 Steiner Fair June 13 Ragonesi rd (details in Community News)
Sun June 14 Spencer Valley Field Day 9-11am Gosse St Park (details below)
Wed June 17 Annual Art and Film Night – Larapinta Valley Town Camp 4pm-8pm (details in Community Notices)
Fri June 19 ALEC Fundraiser and Membership Drive The Lane from 8pm (details below)
Sat June 20 Feral Dove Information and Trapping Workshop (details in Community notices)
Tues June 30 Submissions to NT Govt Living Rivers Strategy due (see Community News below for more detail)
Fri July 10 NT Landcare award entries close (details in Community News)
Fri Aug 7 Submissions due for BHP-B EIS (see Community News)
Mon Aug 24 Deadline for Submissions to the NT Threatened Species Art & Photography Competition 2009 (details below)
Fri June 12 Olive Pink Botanic Gardens – Tiny territory exhibition opening 6pm – Lunacine film – Dr Strangelove 7.30pm (see end of update for details)
Sat June 13 Steiner Fair June 13 Ragonesi rd (details in Community News)
Sun June 14 Spencer Valley Field Day 9-11am Gosse St Park (details below)
Wed June 17 Annual Art and Film Night – Larapinta Valley Town Camp 4pm-8pm (details in Community Notices)
Fri June 19 ALEC Fundraiser and Membership Drive The Lane from 8pm (details below)
Sat June 20 Feral Dove Information and Trapping Workshop (details in Community notices)
Tues June 30 Submissions to NT Govt Living Rivers Strategy due (see Community News below for more detail)
Fri July 10 NT Landcare award entries close (details in Community News)
Fri Aug 7 Submissions due for BHP-B EIS (see Community News)
Mon Aug 24 Deadline for Submissions to the NT Threatened Species Art & Photography Competition 2009 (details below)
ALEC Membership Drive / No Alice U-Mine Fundraiser
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) invites you to share in a night of entertainment ranging from the informative to the inspirational.
Come and share:
- Campaign stories
- The Northern Territory premiere screening of Uranium: Is it a country? German-made film on the nuclear chain from 8.30pm (53min)
- The Super Raelene brothers
- DJ Mili the Moocha and friends
- and MONSTER RAFFLE.
Entry: $10 concession/ALEC Members / $15 full - free Finke stickers on entry
Renew your membership ($30 individual/$50 family) and get in free.
Fundraiser for the Finke About It - No Alice U-Mine Campaign
Enquiries: Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC)
8952 2497 info@alec.org.au
Come and share:
- Campaign stories
- The Northern Territory premiere screening of Uranium: Is it a country? German-made film on the nuclear chain from 8.30pm (53min)
- The Super Raelene brothers
- DJ Mili the Moocha and friends
- and MONSTER RAFFLE.
Entry: $10 concession/ALEC Members / $15 full - free Finke stickers on entry
Renew your membership ($30 individual/$50 family) and get in free.
Fundraiser for the Finke About It - No Alice U-Mine Campaign
Enquiries: Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC)
8952 2497 info@alec.org.au
COOL news from DKA COOLmob www.dkacoolmob.org
DKA COOLmob has received record numbers of water audit requests over the past few months. Over 90 audits have been requested since the beginning on March, including 25 in the past three weeks.
What is driving this increased demand for audits? We think a number of factors are behind this positive trend. COOLmob has signed up a number of new audits from events such as the Alice Solar City first birthday celebration, and the recent Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Open Day. Alice Solar City have also been very busy conducting home energy audits, and have been referring residents to also receive water audits. Further audits have been booked due to advertising, word of mouth and referrals from Power and Water.
The recently announced 20% increase to the cost of water is also expected to increase future demand for water audits. For many people getting a water audit and taking action to reduce consumption will be a realistic way to limit the financial impact on their back pockets. In fact, if the ‘average’ Alice Springs resident was to reduce their water use to the average level in other similar sized Australian towns, they would still see a reduction in their water bills despite the price rise.
DKA COOLmob offers home water audits for only $10. A trained auditor can provide cheap and easy solutions to save water and money in your house and garden. Contact Robbie on 89520299 or dk.coolmob@coolmob.com to make a booking
Robbie Henderson
Project Manager
Desert Knowledge Australia COOLmob
Ph: (08) 8952 0299 Fax: (08) 8953 2988
http://dka.coolmob.org
What is driving this increased demand for audits? We think a number of factors are behind this positive trend. COOLmob has signed up a number of new audits from events such as the Alice Solar City first birthday celebration, and the recent Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Open Day. Alice Solar City have also been very busy conducting home energy audits, and have been referring residents to also receive water audits. Further audits have been booked due to advertising, word of mouth and referrals from Power and Water.
The recently announced 20% increase to the cost of water is also expected to increase future demand for water audits. For many people getting a water audit and taking action to reduce consumption will be a realistic way to limit the financial impact on their back pockets. In fact, if the ‘average’ Alice Springs resident was to reduce their water use to the average level in other similar sized Australian towns, they would still see a reduction in their water bills despite the price rise.
DKA COOLmob offers home water audits for only $10. A trained auditor can provide cheap and easy solutions to save water and money in your house and garden. Contact Robbie on 89520299 or dk.coolmob@coolmob.com to make a booking
Robbie Henderson
Project Manager
Desert Knowledge Australia COOLmob
Ph: (08) 8952 0299 Fax: (08) 8953 2988
http://dka.coolmob.org
Beyond Nuclear News
Almost four years since the dump was announced, the campaign is still strong and gaining momentum. Last week the ACTU passed a resolution at its congress last week demanding the Government immediately repeal the law and launch a public inquiry into radioactive waste management.
See the below article for the full story:
Unions demand repeal of nuclear dump laws
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/06/10/2594189.htm?site=alicesprings
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http://beyondnuclearinitiative.wordpress.com
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Beyond Nuclear Initiative
Uranium Project
natwasley@alec.org.au
08 8952 2011
0429 900 774
See the below article for the full story:
Unions demand repeal of nuclear dump laws
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/06/10/2594189.htm?site=alicesprings
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http://beyondnuclearinitiative.wordpress.com
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Beyond Nuclear Initiative
Uranium Project
natwasley@alec.org.au
08 8952 2011
0429 900 774
The Alice Springs Steiner School Autumn Fair
The Alice Springs Steiner School Autumn Fair
NOW: Saturday 13 June
8am - 2pm
Lot 9523 Ragonesi Rd.
This is a fabulous community event with delicious food, handmade
crafts, a giant lawn sale, our famous cakes, children's games and activities, candle dipping, archery (make your own bow and arrow).
Visitors will be entertained all day long with performances
from Christopher Brocklebank; Drum Atweme; Classical violinists Jane and Caroline; the Steiner School Strings Ensembles; blues from Ross, Chris and Herman; folk from M'lis and Jayne; songs from Ever. Relax with a massage or commission your own caricature!
For more info 8953 4578.
NOW: Saturday 13 June
8am - 2pm
Lot 9523 Ragonesi Rd.
This is a fabulous community event with delicious food, handmade
crafts, a giant lawn sale, our famous cakes, children's games and activities, candle dipping, archery (make your own bow and arrow).
Visitors will be entertained all day long with performances
from Christopher Brocklebank; Drum Atweme; Classical violinists Jane and Caroline; the Steiner School Strings Ensembles; blues from Ross, Chris and Herman; folk from M'lis and Jayne; songs from Ever. Relax with a massage or commission your own caricature!
For more info 8953 4578.
Yarrenyty-Arltere Learning Centre Annual Art and Film Night June 17
art for sale : short films: bbq
Larapinta Valley Town Camp (end of Blain St)
Wednesday 17th June 2009
4pm-8pm
Ph 08 8952 7207
Larapinta Valley Town Camp (end of Blain St)
Wednesday 17th June 2009
4pm-8pm
Ph 08 8952 7207
Feral Dove information & trap-making workshop June 20
The feral dove population of Alice Springs is estimated to be above 8000. Come along to learn how this impacts Alice Springs’ locally native species. Also covered will be how to make a feral dove trap for your own backyard, using easy-to-find, cheap materials. A coordinated effort can help to reduce this population.
Where? Lot 1858 Heffernan Rd
When? Saturday 20th June 9am
RSVP? 15th June to 89 555 222 or lfw@lowecol.com.au
www.lowecol.com.au
Where? Lot 1858 Heffernan Rd
When? Saturday 20th June 9am
RSVP? 15th June to 89 555 222 or lfw@lowecol.com.au
www.lowecol.com.au
Families for a Nuclear Free Future
***U ART: OUR VOICE - Exhibition at the Alice Springs Public Library until July 3.
Alice Springs Artists have created an exhibition responding to the Uranium mining and dumping issues challenging our town!!!
Alice Springs Artists have created an exhibition responding to the Uranium mining and dumping issues challenging our town!!!
NT Landcare Awards entries close Friday 10 July
Entries are now open for the 2009 Northern Territory Landcare Awards.
The Landcare awards recognise those who have demonstrated excellence in caring for our precious land and water resources.
Nominate yourself, your organisation, school or community - anyone can apply.
Winners will receive $1000 and an entry in the national Landcare awards.
Application forms available from www.nt.gov.au/landcare or by calling 8941 0905.
Reward those working to protect our environment.
The Landcare awards recognise those who have demonstrated excellence in caring for our precious land and water resources.
Nominate yourself, your organisation, school or community - anyone can apply.
Winners will receive $1000 and an entry in the national Landcare awards.
Application forms available from www.nt.gov.au/landcare or by calling 8941 0905.
Reward those working to protect our environment.
Spencer Valley Field Day June 14
Date: Sunday June 14 2009
Time: 9-11am
Location: Meet at Gosse St Park
Activities: Weed Removal and buffel control
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and gloves. Supervision provided.
If you have any hand tools eg. mattock - please bring them along
This event proudly coordinated by Alice Springs Landcare Inc with generous support from Greening Australia.
Time: 9-11am
Location: Meet at Gosse St Park
Activities: Weed Removal and buffel control
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and gloves. Supervision provided.
If you have any hand tools eg. mattock - please bring them along
This event proudly coordinated by Alice Springs Landcare Inc with generous support from Greening Australia.
Living Rivers Submissions due June 30
See http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/water/livingrivers/ for more details, or pick up a hard copy from the environment centre.
BHP BILLITON'S OLYMPIC DAM MINE
http://www.foe.org.au/anti-nuclear/issues/oz/u/roxby/summary
On May 1, 2009, BHP Billiton released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) promoting its plans to turn the Olympic Dam (Roxby Downs) mine in South Australia into the largest uranium mine in the world.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS BHP Billiton has written the EIS itself. The company has not been required to study the viability of mining copper, gold and silver without also extracting and selling uranium − an option which would allow for ongoing, profitable mining while addressing at least some of the major problems. Nuclear fuel chain issues (such as WMD proliferation risks) are excluded from consideration in the EIS process.
SA government website for the Olympic Dam expansion: www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au
BHP Billiton's website: www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/odxEis.jsp
To go straight to the EIS documents: www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/odxEis/downloads/draftEisDocuments.jsp
Written submission deadline: Friday August 7, 5pm Submissions can be emailed to: OlympicDamEIS@state.sa.gov.au Or posted to: Manager, Assessment Branch, Department of Planning and Local Government
RE: Proposed Olympic Dam Expansion. GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA, 5001 Phone (08) 8303 0752
On May 1, 2009, BHP Billiton released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) promoting its plans to turn the Olympic Dam (Roxby Downs) mine in South Australia into the largest uranium mine in the world.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS BHP Billiton has written the EIS itself. The company has not been required to study the viability of mining copper, gold and silver without also extracting and selling uranium − an option which would allow for ongoing, profitable mining while addressing at least some of the major problems. Nuclear fuel chain issues (such as WMD proliferation risks) are excluded from consideration in the EIS process.
SA government website for the Olympic Dam expansion: www.olympicdameis.sa.gov.au
BHP Billiton's website: www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/odxEis.jsp
To go straight to the EIS documents: www.bhpbilliton.com/bb/odxEis/downloads/draftEisDocuments.jsp
Written submission deadline: Friday August 7, 5pm Submissions can be emailed to: OlympicDamEIS@state.sa.gov.au Or posted to: Manager, Assessment Branch, Department of Planning and Local Government
RE: Proposed Olympic Dam Expansion. GPO Box 1815, Adelaide SA, 5001 Phone (08) 8303 0752
NT Threatened Species Art & Photography Competition 2009 - Call for
The Threatened Species Network is seeking artists and photographers to enter this year’s NT Threatened Species Art & Photography Competition.
The theme is ‘threatened species, their habitats and their threats in
the NT.’ It is open to all ages and for all mediums with significant
prizes on offer. Individuals as well as community groups and schools are invited to submit works. Entries close 24 August 2009.
Works will be on display at the Darwin Entertainment Centre Gallery
from 7 - 10th September with an official opening and winners announced by Ms Alison Anderson MLA. A selection of winning entries will then be on display at the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Please contact TSN for more details on (08) 8941 7554 or
savannas@wwf.org.au
The theme is ‘threatened species, their habitats and their threats in
the NT.’ It is open to all ages and for all mediums with significant
prizes on offer. Individuals as well as community groups and schools are invited to submit works. Entries close 24 August 2009.
Works will be on display at the Darwin Entertainment Centre Gallery
from 7 - 10th September with an official opening and winners announced by Ms Alison Anderson MLA. A selection of winning entries will then be on display at the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Please contact TSN for more details on (08) 8941 7554 or
savannas@wwf.org.au
8CCC
Tune into 8CCC Drive (102.1FM) on Tuesdays after the 4.30pm news and weather for the Radioactive Show, see http://www.3cr.org.au/podcasts/
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Tune into Sustenance to hear the latest on the sustainability and environmental frontline.Hosted by Kat Taylor and friends, listen to inspiring interviews, groovy music and stimulating conversation from 7-8:30pm every Wednesday night on 8CCC 102.1FM
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Tune into Sustenance to hear the latest on the sustainability and environmental frontline.Hosted by Kat Taylor and friends, listen to inspiring interviews, groovy music and stimulating conversation from 7-8:30pm every Wednesday night on 8CCC 102.1FM
Food Not Bombs
Food Not Bombs
Are you for food and social justice?
Come to the Courthouse Lawns on Sunday afternoon at 5.30pm.
To find out more about Food Not Bombs in general, see http://www.foodnotbombs.net/
email : fnbalicesprings@gmail.com
Are you for food and social justice?
Come to the Courthouse Lawns on Sunday afternoon at 5.30pm.
To find out more about Food Not Bombs in general, see http://www.foodnotbombs.net/
email : fnbalicesprings@gmail.com
Alice Springs Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank
Alice Springs Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank
Shop local...bank local
Banking with the Alice Springs Community Bank® Branch in the Coles Complex (ph 89527517) enhances community resilience in two ways; by shopping locally employment is created, but by the profits also being kept in the local economy via local ownership and the grants scheme, more money
http://www.bendigobank.com.au/public/community_bank/community_bank.asp?name=alice_springs
Shop local...bank local
Banking with the Alice Springs Community Bank® Branch in the Coles Complex (ph 89527517) enhances community resilience in two ways; by shopping locally employment is created, but by the profits also being kept in the local economy via local ownership and the grants scheme, more money
http://www.bendigobank.com.au/public/community_bank/community_bank.asp?name=alice_springs
Alice Solar City
ALEC is a proud member of the Alice Solar City Consortium Alice Solar City is very much aligned to our objective of creating healthy futures for arid lands and people.
To find out more or to sign up just drop into the Smart Living Centre at 82 Todd Street (next to Bojangles) and have a chat with their friendly staff or visit the website www.alicesolarcity.com.au or call 8950 4350.
To find out more or to sign up just drop into the Smart Living Centre at 82 Todd Street (next to Bojangles) and have a chat with their friendly staff or visit the website www.alicesolarcity.com.au or call 8950 4350.
CARTRIDGE WORLD
THE environment is on everyone's minds, but some aspects of modern technology conflict with it. Locally owned Cartridge World Alice Springs is dedicated to the three R's -- reduce, reuse and recycle.
www.cartridgeworld.com.au
Contact Cartridge World, in Elder Street, on 8953 8700.
www.cartridgeworld.com.au
Contact Cartridge World, in Elder Street, on 8953 8700.
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens
http://www.opbg.com.au/
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Opens 6pm Fri 12 June, Runs 10am-4pm until 26 June, Olive Pink Botanical Garden ‘Tiny Territory’ is an exhibition of wildlife photography of 15 stunning images by local photographers Pamela Keil and Gareth Catt exploring small, often overlooked but amazing wildlife. Gareth Catt said “We live in one of the most amazing places on Earth and even the tiniest of wildlife here is spectacular when you really look up close. When people think of wildlife they usually think only of big things like kangaroos- we want to help people see the great beauty and charisma that the ‘minibeasts’ of the desert possess!”
More info: Mark 0447358045
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Lunacine 7.30pm Friday 12 June Olive Pink Botanical Gardens
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dr strangelove: or how I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
7.30pm Friday 12 June Olive Pink Botanical Gardens
Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) is producer/director Stanley Kubrick’s brilliant, satirical, provocative black comedy/fantasy regarding doomsday and Cold War politics that features an accidental, inadvertent, pre-emptive nuclear attack. A cynically objective, Monty Python-esque, humorous, biting response to the apocalyptic fears of the 1950s.
Movie $10 pp, kids free, bring a swag & blanket. Bean Tree Cafe serving yummy soups, curries and running
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Breakfast with the Birds at the Bean Tree Café within Olive Pink Botanic Gardens each weekend from 8.30am. Café operates Tues – Fri 10am – 4pm. Sat & Sun 8.30am – 4pm.
http://www.opbg.com.au/
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Opens 6pm Fri 12 June, Runs 10am-4pm until 26 June, Olive Pink Botanical Garden ‘Tiny Territory’ is an exhibition of wildlife photography of 15 stunning images by local photographers Pamela Keil and Gareth Catt exploring small, often overlooked but amazing wildlife. Gareth Catt said “We live in one of the most amazing places on Earth and even the tiniest of wildlife here is spectacular when you really look up close. When people think of wildlife they usually think only of big things like kangaroos- we want to help people see the great beauty and charisma that the ‘minibeasts’ of the desert possess!”
More info: Mark 0447358045
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Lunacine 7.30pm Friday 12 June Olive Pink Botanical Gardens
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dr strangelove: or how I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
7.30pm Friday 12 June Olive Pink Botanical Gardens
Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) is producer/director Stanley Kubrick’s brilliant, satirical, provocative black comedy/fantasy regarding doomsday and Cold War politics that features an accidental, inadvertent, pre-emptive nuclear attack. A cynically objective, Monty Python-esque, humorous, biting response to the apocalyptic fears of the 1950s.
Movie $10 pp, kids free, bring a swag & blanket. Bean Tree Cafe serving yummy soups, curries and running
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Breakfast with the Birds at the Bean Tree Café within Olive Pink Botanic Gardens each weekend from 8.30am. Café operates Tues – Fri 10am – 4pm. Sat & Sun 8.30am – 4pm.
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