Illawarra Greens

The following submission has been prepared by Convenor Jill Merrin and passed to the Shellharbour councillors:-
The Illawarra Greens are pleased to take part in Shellharbour City Council’s move to reform the structure of Council. We congratulate Council on its recognition of the need for change and consideration of several options.

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The Illawarra Greens are calling on Shellharbour Councillors to reject the
Proposed restructure options provided by Council staff for this week’s
meeting, and demand more information from Council staff.

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In the wake of yesterday’s Court decision against Shellharbour Councillor Helen Stewart, the Illawarra Greens have called for Councils to provide much-needed transparency in their operations.

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WHEN: 4-7 November 2008
WHERE: Novotel Northbeach Hotel Wollongong, NSW

The NSW Coastal Conference Committee invites you to participate in the
annual state conference, hosted this year by the Wollongong City Council.
The theme for the 2008 conference is “Innovations in the Coastal Zone”.

Closing Date for Abstract Submission is Monday 14 July 2008.

PHONE: 02 6650 9800
WEBSITE: www.coastalconference.com
EMAIL: coastal@eastcoastconferences.com.au

For information about the Shellharbour City Council Inquiry refer to the following documents -

Shellharbour Public Inquiry - notice of Inquiry

Shellharbour Inquiry - information paper

Shellharbour Enquiry - notice of hearings

The Illawarra Greens are pleased to hear that the Minister for Lands, Tony Kelly, will accept representations from residents on the Wollongong City Foreshore Plan of Management, which was approved by the Council prior to its sacking

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Thursday 8th May
You are invited to the launch of our new film Rivers of Shame 2 on Thursday May 8 at the State Parliament Theatrette at 1pm.

This film is the sequel to our very successful 2006 film Rivers of Shame, and further highlights the issue of mining impacts on rivers in NSW. More importantly this new film covers the damages to swamps, springs, soaks and aquifers as well as rivers, and completes the story of the damage to our river systems and other water supplies across the state. This effectivly joins all stakeholders including our forty community groups, farmers, grape growers, graziers and horse breeders currently lobbying the government individually about the mining damages to water supplies.

The film runs for 30 mins, to be followed by a discussion session. Copies of the film will be available by pre-ordering for $4 each from Maurice Blackwood at mozzieb@ispdr.net.au or 46327 506 or 0417 218462.

It will be preceded by a protest activity in Macquarie St outside Parliament House from 12.15.

We hope you can make it.
Julie Sheppard, Secretary , Rivers SOS

The Nature Conservation Council is proud to invite you to the Australian Red Carpet Premiere of the film Sharkwater, winner of 22 international film awards, and the most important shark conservation movie to date.

Sharkwater takes us to fifteen countries and the most shark-rich waters in the world, portraying battles with shark poachers, mafia espionage and gunboat chases.

Join us for this unique night with director, shark researcher and star rob stewart, for a q&a after the movie and a spectacular photographic exhibition.

WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 4TH AT 6PM
WHERE: HOYTS CINEMA AT FOX STUDIOS
COST: $25(POPCORN INCLUDED!) OR $40 FOR LIMITED VIP* SEATS
For tickets: www.nccnsw.org.au or (02) 9279-2466

The ANPC and Mount Annan Botanic Garden invite you to a conference on threatening processes in plant conservation and the responses we can effectively make. This conference will bring together scientists, conservation managers, on-ground practitioners and community volunteers.
Field trips will cover a variety of plant conservation topics using Western Sydney examples. The social program includes a welcome function, BBQ and conference dinner offsite.
Date: 21-24 April 2008, in Sydney
Further information and registration details can be found at http://www.anpc.asn.au/conferences

Film showing saturday 13th April - contact Jane Taylor for details.

The grim truth about nuclear energy and uranium mining in Australia.
This a documentary film by David Bradbury.
In Hard Rain, leading scientists and environmentalists put the blunt facts that you do not see on the tv news.

DVD Copy for Hire.all money to Frontline Films
contact : Jane Taylor : phone 42674512