September 30, 2007

The Germ Of Deliberative Democracy – In NSW And Vic.

Civic Voice (CV) in the NSW Central Coast – Wyong-Gosford region – is really doing something about deliberative democracy/community-based policymaking, as is the Gippsland Women’s Local Government Association (GWLGA) and Ratepayers Victoria Inc. How is democracy and the hope of […]
September 30, 2007

Jobs Vic

SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES PLANNER Minimum 3 Month ASSIGNMENT. ASAP Start. Full time. Melbourne metro. Click here for details and to apply online. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR Temporary Full-time until October 2008. $55,083 – $59,983. Melton, VIC 3337. Click here for details and […]
September 30, 2007

Jobs NSW

COMMUNITY EVENTS COORDINATOR Salary: $56,000 p.a. plus super plus flexitime/ 19 Day month SPV 60/07. Leichhardt Council. Full Time. Click here for details and to apply online. CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER Based in Liverpool, Sydney. $112,000 included super and car. Community […]
September 30, 2007

Jobs QLD

PROJECT COORDINATOR (Repair & Recycle Essentials) St Vincent de Paul Society. $24/hr+. Part Time. Brisbane Metro, QLD.Click here for details and to apply online. REFUGEE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICER St Vincent de Paul Society. $42,000+. Contract. South Brisbane, QLD 4101. Click […]
September 30, 2007

Community Supported Agriculture, Relocalisation…only in Qld?

A reader has put us on to the ABC’s ‘From farm to family dinner’ story in Brisbane, where there is community support for local growers, (CSA) and we’ve talked about relocalisation. How do the two relate? Is the difference just […]
September 27, 2007

RAAF Canberra Bomber Restoration – Volunteers Wanted

This request has just arrived in our inbox, with a note saying “I don’t pass on this type of email unless I can see some real value to our community – Phillip Island, Vic – and this is one of […]
September 27, 2007

Adventure Tourism Growing Fast Worldwide…

Tourism Queensland’s (TQ) Winter News says: “Tourists are seeking new and enriching experiences from their holiday and consequently destinations are being chosen not only for their scenery and tourist services but also for the natural adventure component they provide.” Anyone […]
September 26, 2007

Environmental Recognition for Indigenous Ghost Net Clean Up

Queensland’s Northern Gulf Resource Management Group’s (NGRMG) Carpentaria Ghost Net Program won the Indigenous ‘Caring for Country’ Banksia Award 2007. The Alert Sea Rangers had noted that turtles were being caught in ‘ghost nets’ – fishing nets that have been […]
September 26, 2007

The Community Cares…So The Hospitality Industry Responds

Community eco-cultural concerns are going beyond buying energy-efficient light bulbs, using enviro bags and buying raffle tickets ‘for a good cause’. Hospitality Magazine reports that some consumers are now considering the environmental implications of what they eat, where they dine, […]
September 25, 2007

Kate…On Tri-Nature And Network Marketing

Kate Everke is a passionate person. Last year she was encouraging people to sign a petition for more humane treatment for pregnant pigs, and now she is right behind a home-based income opportunity that is also about protecting the planet […]
September 25, 2007

Victorian Ratepayers After Accountability And Good Governance…

Victoria went through the pain of council amalgamations in the mid 90s, now it’s Queensland’s turn. A reader has suggested passing on info for troubled Queenslanders about Ratepayers Victoria Inc whose current concerns are: Secrecy in Council deliberations “Community Consultation” […]
September 25, 2007

A Promo Offer From Business Now Asia Pacific TV…

Business Now Asia Pacific TV is both a radio show and a TV show. It also distributes a weekly e-zine to a viewing and listening audience of around 5,000. The show has three segments: Reports and original analysis on the […]