New South Wales

NSW forest activists say Ya Basta!

In the wake of the Commonwealth notices on applications for protection of public forests in the Five Forests area and Bodalla area the conservation group South East Forest Rescue today announce they have stepped up the campaign to end native forest logging on the south coast.

“We have repeatedly requested that Forests NSW listen to the community’s concerns,” said Ms Lisa Stone, spokesperson for South East Forest Rescue. “We have repeatedly requested that Forests NSW adhere to the law. This has fallen on deaf ears.”

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Anonymous declares war on NSW DEC

Internet hactivists Anonymous have declared war on the NSW Department of Education and Communities, with attacks being carried out on blogs related to the maligned Carenne Public School and the publication of a video on Youtube.

In an announcement on carennetruth's blog attacked by Anonymous, Anonymous states:

Why has Anonymous decided to fight the NSW Department of Education and Communities, a Goliath while Anonymous is David?

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Impacts of climate change on the NSW south coast and Illawarra regions

A new report by the Climate Commission says the Illawarra region and South Coast of NSW highlights the increasing risks of the impacts of climate change. These impacts include an increase in the likelihood of large and intense fires as temperatures increase, rising sea levels causing coastal flooding of buildings and infrastructure, changing rainfall patterns and more intense storms increasing the dangers of severe flooding, and impacts to the regional biodiversity.

10 NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary

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Event: Wed 3 August 2011: Kempsey, NSW
'Our Generation' Community Screening
Event details: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/events/
Film details: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/about-2/

Event: Tue 9 August 2011: Gymea, South Sydney, NSW
'Our Generation' Community Screening
Event details: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/events/
Event details: [scroll down page] http://stoptheintervention.org/
Film details: http://www.ourgeneration.org.au/about-2/

Platypus feeling the heat of climate change

Some of Australia's most iconic animals are feeling the heat of climate change and global warming. New scientific research shows the Platypus is under threat due to increasing summer temperatures. The scientific paper - Early response of the platypus to climate warming - is to be published in the international scientific journal 'Global Change Biology' later this year.

Related: Scientists have already reported that Koalas face starvation, extinction due to climate change

Conservationists shut down Harvey Norman outlet in Nowra

SEFR Media Release: 23/7/11 This morning 12 conservationists have shut down the Harvey Norman store in Nowra. The company is being targeted for selling furniture and flooring made from native forest timbers.

One activist has climbed atop a lamp post in the store’s carpark and is suspended by cables that are attached to structures blocking access to the store. A coalition of grassroots conservation groups from across Australia have come together to take part in today’s action. These groups include South East Forest Rescue, Still Wild Still Threatened, Chip Stop and Friends of Five Forests.

“Recent research has shown clearly that Harvey Norman are implicated in the industrial scale destruction of irreplaceable forests across Australia,” said Miranda Gibson, spokesperson for the coalition.

“Pristine forests are being destroyed every day in Australia, threatening endangered species, degrading water catchments and contributing to climate change. This wood is then being shipped overseas to China and brought back to Australia to be sold as furniture in Harvey Norman stores,” said Ms Gibson

“Within kilometers of this furniture store the forests of the south east coast are being decimated at an alarming rate,” said Lisa Stone from South East Forest Rescue. “Core habitat areas for threatened and endangered species like spotted quolls, koalas, yellow-belly gliders is being lost. It’s not lawful, it’s unsustainable and it’s time for retailers to take responsibility. It’s time to bring an end to native forest logging in this country.”

“We are calling on Harvey Norman to stop sourcing timber from native forest, and start using alternatives such as plantation and recycled timber,” said Ms Gibson.

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WGAR News: 24 prominent South Australians call on the government to end the NT Intervention

Newsletter date: 22 July 2011

Contents:
* 24 prominent South Australians call on the government to end the NT Intervention
* Government uses Aboriginal money to pay for leases on Aboriginal land
* Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 28 events
* Other Northern Territory (NT) Intervention articles
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention
* Other articles

24 PROMINENT SOUTH AUSTRALIANS CALL ON THE GOVERNMENT TO END THE NT INTERVENTION:

- Media Release

Northern Territory Intervention And Government Consultation

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 19 events from 16 July 2011

Newsletter date: 16 July 2011

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Event: 27 May to Sun 9 October 2011: Kalgoorlie, WA
Exhibition: From Little Things Big Things Grow
- Fighting for Indigenous Rights 1920-1970
Event description: http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/from_little_things_big_things_grow/
Event location: http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/from_little_things_big_things_grow/tra...

Event: Thu 30 June to Sun 17 July 2011: Newtown, Sydney, NSW
Exhibition: Stars, Sky, Breeze, Trees
Photo artist: Jagath Dheerasekara

WGAR News: 'Say no to government’s income management, not in Bankstown, not anywhere!'

Newsletter date: 15 July 2011

Contents:
* 'Say No to Government’s Income Management, Not in Bankstown, Not Anywhere!'
* Interview with Rosalie Kunoth-Monks about the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention
* Government uses Aboriginal mining royalties to pay for leases on Aboriginal land
* The fight to stop the James Price Point gas hub
* Other Northern Territory (NT) Intervention articles
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention
* Other articles

* 'SAY NO TO GOVERNMENT'S INCOME MANAGEMENT, NOT IN BANKSTOWN, NOT ANYWHERE!'

- New website

Mumbulla Mountain forest activist found not guilty

SFER Press Release: July 9th 2011 The Castle Matter –‘Its the Vibe of the Thing’: In Moruya Local Court on Friday Mr Ryan Castle was found not guilty on multiple charges of obstruction and damage. Mr Castle spent nearly 11 hours atop a twenty metre tripod in Mumbulla State Forest, north of Bega, to draw attention to the fact that Forests NSW were logging a gazetted Aboriginal Place unlawfully in April 2010.

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