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Fri, 18 May 2012
City dwellers fare better than country cousins

A report has found people who live in the city fare better in terms of health, ed...
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Fri, 18 May 2012
No major changes to historic home

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has ruled out major changes to the histor...
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Thu, 17 May 2012
Greens mayor sees red over tree removal

The Byron Mayor has successfully stopped work on a road project being carried out...
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Thu, 17 May 2012
Last 50 years were Australia's hottest: study

For the first time scientists have provided the most complete climate record of t...
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Wed, 16 May 2012
Poison trials raise hopes in feral pests fight

Feral cats, rabbits and foxes are causing problems in many parts of Australia, bu...
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Wed, 16 May 2012
Richmond Valley says no to new coal seam gas

The Richmond Valley Council is reconsidering its position on the coal-seam indust...
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Wed, 16 May 2012
Lake Eyre visit on bucket lists: tourism operator

The water level is falling in remote Lake Eyre as tourists flock to the outback f...
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Wed, 16 May 2012
EPA says Nyrstar under investigation

The Opposition has demanded the SA Government reveal what is known about a possib...
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Tue, 15 May 2012
Australia seventh-worst polluter on Earth: report

A report ranking the world's biggest polluters puts Australia in seventh place, b...
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Tue, 15 May 2012
Bore water worries for Hendon residents

Thousands of Hendon residents in Adelaide are being warned about groundwater cont...
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Tue, 15 May 2012
Australian to embark on tsunami debris mission

Australian environmentalist Paul Sharp is about to set off on the fishing trip of...
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Next events

LED lightbulb bulk purchase - more details soon!

Previous events

Ocean Power Technologies - Presentation on Wave Power. May 3rd, 2012
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Earth Hour 2012

Our Earth Hour 2012 Shout-Out!

To see photos go to Our Earth Hour Photos

The Glenelg Shire Council, in conjunction with the PSG and other community groups is presenting a series of "Saving Energy Saving Money" presentations right across the Glenelg Shire.

The first presentation was held on Wednesday 16th Nov at 7.00pm in the Portland Neighborhood House at Waratah Crescent Portland. Over December, 6 more were held with the following topics:
* Heating and cooling you home while saving energy
* Electricity and solar panels
* Rebates and the Price on Carbon

12 more presentations wrre spread across February/March 2012 at the locations of Nelson, Dartmoor, Casterton, Merino, Digby, Heywood, and Portland

01/05/2012
PSG - Futurespark! 2012 Community Event
The Portland Sustainability Group's first step into human powered electricity, and was a great success. It consisted of a free community ride on Monday night...
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25/04/2012
Future Spark Bike Project Community Launch
Portland residents are invited to channel their inner Cadel Evans or Anna Meares by helping to launch the Future Spark Bike Project in Portland next Monday evening at the Portland YMCA from 5am onwards.
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03/04/2012
PSG Memberships are now happening!
Always wanted to be a proud paid-up member os the PSG to show your support, but weren't able to? Well now you can!
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Become a member today

25/03/2012
Community Kitchen Information Session- Portland and Hamilton
You're invited to a Community Kitchen Information Session. The presenter is Suzanne Harman, Community Kitchen Coordinator, Barwon Health - Health Promotion Unit.
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www.communitykitchens.org.au

11/03/2012
Regional Catchment Strategy Community and Stakeholder Workshop
The Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) is currently being prepared by the Glenelg Hopkins CMA. You are invited to participate and have input
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Download invitation with full details

11/03/2012
Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan
Submissions on the Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan are now open. The Draft National Wildlife Corridors Plan has been developed by the National Wildlife Corridors Plan Advisory Group for consideration by the Minister for Sustainability, Environ
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Download draft plan and give comment

10/03/2012
Energise our communities!
In 2011 the Government, Greens and Independents listened to you and agreed to create a new $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). For everyone who dreams of owning and producing their own power, this new body poses a huge opportunity.
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28/02/2012
Federal Solar Hot Water Rebate gone
Whoa! The Australian Federal Government announces snap closure of the $1,000 solar hot water rebate. Ever you've ever wanted to get Solar Hot Water but didn't know when to do it - DO IT NOW!! Sign up before March 6!
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News report

15/02/2012
Heartland Institute documents prove secret funding to skeptic groups
This is the biggest and most important story about Climate Change for years. Please read it and distribute it.
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Heartland Insider Exposes Institute's Budget and Strategy

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