September
September 29, 2009
A ‘smart water’ guide has been produced by the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) written by Stuart McQuire who has reduced his family’s mains water use by 96% AND he still maintains a thriving garden. ‘Water Not Down the Drain’ Stuart, […]
September 28, 2009
Hospitality Magazine reports that according to the Restaurant and Catering judges at this year’s NSW Regional Awards for Excellence many regional restaurants many are serving food as good as their Sydney counterparts. What Did The Judges Find? “The awards, held […]
September 25, 2009
“Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a process of empathy and honesty, and is sometimes described as ‘the language of the heart.'” When first I heard the term Nonviolent Communication (NVC) I automatically thought it related to self defense… but no, Judith […]
September 23, 2009
A Victorian building business, interested in ‘going green’, has contacted us through Green Map Community hopeful that we might be able to give some leads. Other Interested Builders/Trades? Based in Reservoir in Melbourne’s north this business would like to team […]
September 15, 2009
Deri-Anne and Tim Wyatt practise re-localisation. They have moved from the city to follow a dream and a philosophy that many today are calling re-localisation. They ‘live locally’, on Angelica Organic Farm, in the fullest sense ie meeting their neighbours […]
September 10, 2009
South Australian visitor Maggie Beer – well-known co-host in the ABC’s The Cook and the Chef – plus marathon legend Steve Monaghetti will be an inspirational as well as informational attractions at this year’s Business Week run by Maroondah City […]
September 10, 2009
CSIRO researchers have developed a new fire-resistant coating that can withstand temperatures of over 1000C. Current commercial coatings used on building materials and structures usually break down at between 150-250°C. This news was published in the Future Materials and Australian […]
September 9, 2009
There’ll be a one day – 6 October – Food Farming and Health Conference, an investigation into future farms and food chains at the Warragul Arts Centre, run by AgriBusiness Gippsland, in Victoria’s east, for an outlay of only $30 […]
September 9, 2009
The Neighbourhood Centre in historic Beechworth in Victoria’s NE will host a Dialogue to Change Orientation Workshop. What Actually Happens In A Dialogue To Change Workshop? ‘Dialogue’ and ‘deliberation’ are used to explore issues of concern and to develop solutions […]
September 9, 2009
Here’s some good news – just received from GetUp. The bill to abolish debt incurred for accommodation in Australian detention centres has been passed by the Senate. GetUp thanks the caring people who have supported their running on this issue […]
September 7, 2009
Melbourne’s Xris Reardon from Third-Way Theatre reminds us about the up and coming 3-day workshop on the Art of Peace starting Friday 18 September. The workshop will be run jointly by Xris and Richard Barber from Makhampon, Thailand. About The […]
September 7, 2009
Peter Smith OAM grew up on the Murray and is heavily involved in multiple water resource groups. Murray Darling Association Lower Murray Working Group (Lock 1 to the sea) MDA SA Reference Committee Rural City of Murray Bridge Water Resources […]