October 30, 2011

Indigenous Councillors And Sustainable Housing In Broome

We’ve heard from a Broome local about the recent Local Council election. There are now five Aboriginal Councillors, three newly elected candidates joining two already sitting on a Council of nine members – an historic first for Broome Shire Council. […]
October 30, 2011

Online Sales, ‘WAYMISH’ And Customer Service

Phillip Weickhardt, head of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the ‘Economic Structure and Performance of the Australian Retail Industry’ says: “Australian retail must transform to survive.” The Current Situation Philip describes the situation today saying: “At the moment, online offshore […]
October 29, 2011

Green Collar Think Tank At November 2011 Carbon Expo

A reader has alerted PWF to the November 7-9 Carbon Expo at Melbourne’s Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Expo will run in co-operation with Carbon Forum Asia. Four MPs and many, many others, such as Ross Garnaut and Karl Kruszelnicki […]
October 25, 2011

Mobile Apps Workshop For NonProfits in Adelaide

Connecting Up is advising NonProfit organisations not to miss out on making the most out of the booming mobile technology industry. There is a chance to spend time with local mobile app developer Jindou Lee from Mighty Kingdom. About Jindou […]
October 25, 2011

Grey Nomad Travel Companion For UK & Continent Via India?

Is there a grey nomad – 55-60 years old – in Perth, or elsewhere – who would enjoy ‘the trip of a lifetime to the UK via India and then on to the Continent’? Joan Marshall of Perth thinks ‘there […]
October 17, 2011

Country Towns & Asylum Seekers…A ‘Positive’ At Leonora, WA

The remote WA mining town of Leonora has hosted 150 asylum seekers for around 18 months now, in disused miners’ accommodation. Student numbers at the local district school have risen 25% with 53 refugee children. More Students So NOW More […]
October 16, 2011

Affordable Recycled Computers

Computerbank in West Melbourne is a non profit organisation that recycles computers/ewaste and offers refurbished computers at low prices for people with an Australian Commonwealth Concession Card or Health Care Card or proof of low income. Computerbank can also help […]
October 16, 2011

Food Politics, Food Security…What WE Can Do

The twittersphere has introduced me to Marion Nestle, New York University Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health. The message related in her website/book
October 12, 2011

Australian Vs Imported Orange Juice – BEWARE!

Check out A Current Affair’s video clip on the chemical cocktail you may be drinking as breakfast juice. How To Decipher Labels Nutritionists, Australian citrus farmers and a local juice producer – Nudie – give advice on the numbers to […]
October 12, 2011

Community Supported Ag: Nutritious Soups & Curries Menu

Natalie Parcell of Village Futures Food (VFF) – a community supported agriculture enterprise – is now offering a weekly menu of home made soups and curries, as well as supplying fresh, weekly, organic, GM free boxes of veggies to Nillumbik […]
October 11, 2011

Outdoor Play Reduced But Kids Need Nature: Study

The impact of children’s disconnection with nature shows in the decline in wellbeing and cognitive and physical health says Curtin University Education lecturer and researcher, Sonja Kuzich. Kids Feel ‘Hopelessness’.. Environmental Sociologist Angela Wardell-Johnson says: “It [is] important to celebrate […]
October 11, 2011

Grey Nomad Roofing Work In Brunswick, Melbourne

Barbara, a semi-retired teacher who lives in Brunswick, inner Melbourne, has emailed us with a city-based offer of work for a grey nomad single, or couple. A Roofer Or A Handyman? Barbara is looking for a qualified roofer, or handyman […]