May 13, 2009

A ‘Peak Community-Based Body’ For Victoria?

John Rimmer, EO of the Arts Industry Council of Victoria has requested all networks pass on info about the ‘whole of community sector’ (all not for profits) consultation about establishing a peak community-based body for the state. The Community Leadership […]
May 12, 2009

Grey Nomad Work Near Mildura And The Murray, Vic.

There is Grey Nomad work available at Ben Burn Organic Packers Pty Ltd in Irymple, NW Victoria, a 10 minute drive from Mildura and the Murray River. About Ben Burn The company is NASAA certified Organic and its Director/Owner is […]
May 12, 2009

Everyday Choices For Change: Swine Flu-Factory Farm Link?

The Ethical Consumer Group meets monthly in Melbourne to discuss aspects of living out sustainable alternatives in a consumerist culture over a BYO dinner and movie. This year the focus is on four themes: Equality & Enough Consumption & Waste […]
May 7, 2009

Big Ag’s Reaction To Michelle O’s Organic Garden The Start Of A REAL Discussion?

The American agribusiness lobby reaction to Michelle Obama’s decision to make her new White House vegetable garden entirely organic just might be opening up a community-wide discussion on how our crops are grown. America’s new First Lady has been asked […]
May 6, 2009

Recently Retired? Interested In Passing On Your Skills?

The Federal Government has a website www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au that targets 13-19 year olds. It aims to help young people to move through school and into further, study, training or work parents to support and guide their children in career decision-making schools […]
May 3, 2009

Up Your Jumper – Sustainable Living Blog To Watch

Just received this… sounds interesting so I’m passing it on… G’day, how’s it going? My name is Tim Denshire-Key, I’m currently studying Industrial Design at RMIT in Melbourne. This semester I am doing a study tour of Australia looking at […]
May 1, 2009

An Amazing Flying Performance From Russia

This video of a Russian fighter plane, SU-30 Vectored Thrust with Canards – some say No 1 in the world – has been on the internet for around 18 months from what I can see. There are all sorts of […]