October 18, 2006

Bookcrossing – the ‘karma of literature’

Australia’s biggest ‘book release’ in one day Sat. 21 October 06 Leah of www.byokids.com.au tells she was on 7 Sunrise with Mel and Kochie last Monday promoting the Bookcrossing record breaking attempt, which she is coordinating. “Its free, fun and […]
October 17, 2006

Sensis, climate change & a 2010-11 strategy

A ‘Search for Cleaner Air’ part of a mighty marketing push? For every search conducted on their site Sensis will donate enough money to Greening Australia to plant trees and absorb 100g of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere, equivalent to […]
October 16, 2006

Jobs – QLD

Direct Care Workers Casual – $18.90 p/hr Across Brisbane Suburbs. Great working environment. Cerebral Palsy League of Qld is seeking compassionate, committed people with lots of energy, enthusiasm and common sense to work in our team Personal Care Assistants (Direct […]
October 16, 2006

Jobs – NSW

Water Education Coordinator Waterloo. temp to July 07. Work with bilingual educators to develop water conservation community education project. Apply by COB 25/10/06. Ph Cathy 9228 6575 or email info@waterforlife.nsw.gov.au Grants Coordinator – Epilepsy Action Australia An opportunity to join […]
October 16, 2006

Jobs – VIC

Project Officer Environment Victoria is seeking a Project Officer for the 2007 Public Transport Challenge involving secondary school students. 4 days pw for 7 mths. Salary $50,505 -$55,188 pro rata. Position description at: www.envict.org.au Enq 9341 8100. Apply by COB […]
October 16, 2006

Australia-wide fishing atlas

Marine Matters National: Atlas of Australian Marine Fishing and Coastal Communities This new Atlas, launched in September, is the first Australia-wide overview of Australian fishing activities and coastal communities. It shows where fish are caught in Australia’s oceans, the value […]
October 13, 2006

Two grey nomads report…

Klaas and Aafke Woldring are grey nomads who saw and have responded to the recent PWF article ‘Grey nomads’ contributing to outback towns. (Volunteering Australia has formed a partnership with Professor Jenny Onyx (University of Western Sydney) and Associate Professor […]
October 12, 2006

Free software special for NonProfits

ProBono Australia reports that Transform Business Systems are generously donating installation and training of their Turn-Key-Operation (TKO) Software product to one NonProfit every month from now onwards. Running NonProfits/community groups can be very demanding, more so than most business operations. […]
October 12, 2006

Noongar, politicians & real estate

It is NOT about real estate! Larissa Behrendt, in a recent New Matilda article, points out that though politicians were quick to condemn the Noongar land rights decision over Perth, there are indications they have misread the reaction of the […]
October 11, 2006

The big cycle event in Vic.

Great planning creates a huge cycling weekend ‘Someone’ has seen an opportunity and gone for it, combining existing cycling events into one huge event linking country Victoria into one huge weekend in Melbourne. 1. The 2006 Jayco-Herald Sun Tour 8 […]
October 10, 2006

Visa 457, DIMA & the ATO

Is the Visa 457 program undermining Australian rates & conditions? ‘New Matilda‘ is running with the Temporary Work Visa issue at the moment and the facts need to be disclosed says Sydney immigration and labour market analyst, Bob Kinnaird. It […]
October 7, 2006

Connecting: exotic music & dance

Blue Turban & ARAB: great performers for a community event Blue Turban, the Anti Racism Action Band (ARAB) and the Samoan Dancers from Coolaroo entertained 350 Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre supporters when the ‘Walk of Hearts’ arrived at the […]