New ACT Cabinet announced
Posted on May 17, 2011 by emd - 2 comments
The new Chief Minister has announced her cabinet, details on ABC News. And here are my thoughts, which…
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2011 Environment Grants Open – ACT
Posted on April 11, 2011 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
Applications from not-for-profit organisations for 2011-12 ACT Environment Grant funding worth over $250,000 are now open. Minister for…
Continue ReadingWhat the frack is Gasland about?
Posted on February 21, 2011 by emd - 1 comment
The Nature and Society Forum are showing Gasland, a documentary on the controversial gas drilling technology supposed to…
Continue Reading#Canberra, have your say on the Draft Sustainable Waste Strategy
Posted on February 8, 2011 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
Canberrans have been asked to attend community forums and have their say on the draft ACT Sustainable Waste…
Continue ReadingCloth nappy giveaway for Reusable Nappy Week
Posted on October 18, 2010 by emd - 1 comment
Did you know that a baby wearing disposable nappies creates over two tones of landfill waste by the…
Continue ReadingNew ACT Gov Travel Smart video, be environmentally friendly
Posted on September 14, 2010 by Captcha - 0 comments
Thinking on becoming an environmentally resportable traveller? no worries, the ACT government has some tips for you when it comes…
Continue ReadingBrindabella Baby model search
Posted on September 7, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
Do you have the cutest little eighteen month old girl in Canberra? Brindabella Baby needs a model for…
Continue ReadingSolving Australia’s energy crisis for $8 a week
Posted on August 5, 2010 by emd - 2 comments
$8 is the estimated cost per week per household that a new report from the University of Melbourne…
Continue ReadingLove Forty Percent
Posted on May 13, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
Do you love Canberra? Would you also love a sustainable future? Then check out the new Love Forty…
Continue ReadingPolitics in the Pub
Posted on May 12, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
Got this in an email today from The Australia Institute. GREENWASH: HAS TAX REFORM AND THE BUDGET SOLD…
Continue ReadingInner North Community Fair
Posted on April 24, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
The ACT Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water have organised an Inner North Community Fair on…
Continue ReadingCanberra toddlers saving the planet for Earth Day
Posted on April 9, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
Playdates for the Planet is a Canberra playgroup with an eco-friendly focus. We’re planning a fun, free event…
Continue ReadingKids Recycled Craft Activity – Playdates for the Planet
Posted on March 22, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
If you’re looking for a free, fun activity with your toddler or pre-schooler, this could be just the…
Continue ReadingPolitics in the Pub
Posted on February 3, 2010 by emd - 0 comments
The Australia Institute invites you to our first Politics in the Pub which will be held Tuesday, 9…
Continue ReadingCanberra baby shop beats the stocktake sale crowds with Facebook
Posted on January 25, 2010 by emd - 9 comments
If you went to the Boxing Day clearance sales this year, you probably noticed that the crowds who…
Continue ReadingMAN Euro 5 Clean Diesel Bus – Australia’s new environmentally-friendly buses
Posted on September 15, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 1 comment
The first of 100 “MAN Euro 5 Clean Diesel” environmentally-friendly buses is now part of the Canberra ACTION fleet,…
Continue ReadingNew ACT Environmental laws for dummies
Posted on August 1, 2009 by Valeri Rojas - 0 comments
Have you ever wonder about environmental laws in the Capital of Australia? Believe it or not there are…
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