Posts Tagged ‘Oceania’

Green Times Competition

Posted in eco products on July 25th, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment

Australia’s newest online publication and directory for the green industry is running a competition. To win though, you must take action!

In 25 words or less…
What would you give up today to be greener and why?

Click here to enter

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Competition – Online Eco Friendly Journal, News and Directory.

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Who Has Been Crowned Australia’s Most Sustainable City?

Posted in Australia, Cities, Eco Friendly, Life & Environment, Recycling, Reduce waste, Society & Culture, Sustainability, culture, eco on June 30th, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment
Darwin city skyline
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Darwin is known for its warm weather, rich indigenous culture, national parks and laid-back lifestyle. But now it can add Australia’s top sustainability city score to its list of attractions. Conducted by the Australian Conservation Council, the Sustainable Cities Index ranked the comparative performance of Australia’s 20 largest cities against 15 sustainability indicators. But it also aims to encourage healthy competition, stimulate discussion and suggest new ways of thinking about our cities.

via Aware Newsletter – Who Has Been Crowned Australia’s Most Sustainable City? – Planet Ark.

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Tougher child restraint road laws for SA

Posted in Articles, Family, Helpful Hints, News, Policy and regulation, Gas Today, transport on May 20th, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment

The RAA hopes new laws for restraining children in cars will help reduce road trauma.

From July children under seven will not be allowed to wear normal seat belts alone on South Australian roads.

Depending on age, they will have to be secured in a capsule or safety or booster seat.

via Tougher child restraint road laws for SA – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

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‘You ought to be congratulated’

Posted in Australia, General, Health, Life & Environment, food, garden on March 31st, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment

The non-GE policy of one of Australia’s biggest food companies is under threat, as they prepare to sell part of their business to the pro-GE multinational, Cargill.

via True Food Network :: News and events.

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2004 Holden HSV Coupe’ 4

Posted in cars on March 21st, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment

Monaro day at Glenelg (ADELAIDE) South Australia. My first shots of the day was this lovely HSV Coupe’ 4. More photos coming on other models.

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New challenge: eat locally!

Posted in Articles, Australia, General, Helpful Hints, Locavore, News, challenge, food, transport on January 21st, 2010 by Julie – Be the first to comment
Parliament House Canberra, Australia
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This month we’ll be trying to keep our food choices sourced from Australia, or even closer to home. First you’ll need to check a map to see what’s within your local area, and then you’ll need to check your cupboard to see what you’ve already got.

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New public transport trials

Posted in Articles, Environmentally Friendly, General, News, Solar Installations, Solar Panels, Solar Power, Travel, electricity, public transport, transport on August 15th, 2009 by Julie – Be the first to comment

It’s been a little while since we did the car-free once-a-week challenge, and the good news is that there’s some new options if you’re living in Melbourne or Adelaide.

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The Climate Project Australia 2

Posted in Articles, Climate Change, General, Science on July 13th, 2009 by Al's Journal – Be the first to comment
Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Al Gore says “I just completed the training program in Australia and it was so inspiring. I have now personally trained nearly 3,000 people around the world on my slideshow and each one of them brings something to the process. It was a great experience”.

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