Mayan people join action to keep honey GE free

Posted by Greenpeace International in News 3 hours ago

Image..Recently members of the Mayan people living on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico joined Greenpeace activists and said no to genetically engineered crops. Using their own bodies to form the message ‘MA OGM’ or ‘No to GE’…

Young girl killed as clashes over land between communities and authorities escalate in Cambodia

Posted by Global Witness in News 3 hours ago

16th May 2012

The killing of a young teenaged girl in clashes with Cambodian military police is the latest in a series of violent conflicts between local pe…

Fukushima nuclear disaster: who profits and who pays?

Posted by Greenpeace International in News 5 hours ago

Last week, the inevitable finally happened. The company responsible for the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, has been nationalised. Japan’s trade and industry minister Yukio Edano announced a de facto state take-ove…

Office Manager – Incoming Senator Peter Whish-Wilson

Posted by The Australian Greens in News 9 hours ago

The Office Manager will ensure the efficient and effective running of the senator’s electorate office and be the frontline point of contact for the public. The Office Manager oversees the office budgets, man…

Campaigns Adviser – Incoming Senator Peter Whish-Wilson

Posted by The Australian Greens in News 9 hours ago

The Campaigns Adviser will develop and strengthen networks in the senator’s key portfolios, develop and support community campaigns, and communicate with the electorate and supporters. The person appointed m…

Media Adviser – Incoming Senator Peter Whish-Wilson

Posted by The Australian Greens in News 9 hours ago

The Media Adviser will manage the relationship between the senator and the media by providing advice about presentation, messaging and strategy, producing materials and developing relationships with the media in C…

Policy Adviser – Incoming Senator Peter Whish-Wilson

Posted by The Australian Greens in News 10 hours ago

The Policy Adviser will maximise the senator’s effectiveness in Parliament and support his media and community engagement efforts. The person appointed may accompany the senator on parliamentary business, pu…

Hockey prepares ground to support $10b Clean Energy Fund

Posted by The Australian Greens in News 11 hours ago

Tony Abbott’s claim that he will repeal all aspects of the climate change package is looking even more suspect today after Joe Hockey prepared the ground for keeping the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Mr Hockey…

Rachel’s Newstart Speech

Posted by The Australian Greens in News 11 hours ago

Senator Siewert spoke to the Senate on Wednesday 9th May 2012 and discussed the 2012 Federal Budget and the ongoing challenges faced by people on Newstart Allowance.
Rachel delivered her speech wearing an outfit p…

Free temporary e-waste drop-off for regional SA small businesses

Posted by Planet Ark in News 12 hours ago

During May 2012, residents and small businesses in regional South Australia can recycle their unwanted computer and electrical equipment, free of charge. The collected e-waste will then be recycled into many components, instead of going into landfill.