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Winter Chill: Fruit and nut trees feeling the heat of global warming

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 15/04/2013 - 8:48pm

Climate change affecting safe winter chill for orchard trees.

A new study says that global warming will impact fruit and nut tree productivity in Australia and globally. Most fruit and nut trees have evolved in cool temperate climates and go through a dormant winter phase and require a certain amount of winter chill to trigger their spring growth and fruit production. But with strong trends in many regions for warming winter minimum temperatures and reduced number of 'winter chill' days, the heat is on our orchards.

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Victorian Premier places coal development on agenda with public service shakeup

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 15/04/2013 - 8:44pm

The new Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine today announced a major restructure of the Victorian Public service, with a new Department of State Development, Business and Innovation. The Premier highlighted that Energy and Resources portfolio would be brought into the new Department. This includes development of Victorian's notoriously dirty and carbon intensive brown coal.

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Class action to end polluter handouts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 15/04/2013 - 2:33pm

It’s not every day that a bunch of primary school-aged kids get to take on an energy sector spokesman trying to sell the line that fossil fuels are good for people and good for the economy.

But in Help the Kids End Polluter Handouts , a funny and poignant video about a mock classroom scene in which a group of switched on children challenge “BHT-Tinto’s, Mr Whinehart”, they do just that- and to great effect.

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The Stringer weekly newsletter - April 14

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 14/04/2013 - 11:08am

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - April 14 - http://thestringer.com.au/

The Stringer went live February 20 - If you would like to subscribe to The Stringer's newsletter and updates please email contact@thestringer.com.au or go to the subscribe tab on the home page.

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 43 events from 14 April 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 13/04/2013 - 2:15pm

Newsletter date: 14 April 2013

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Event: Thu 28 March to Sun 14 April 2013: Belconnen, Canberra, ACT
I Do Have a Belief:
Kevin Gilbert (1933-1993) Art Retrospective
Location: Belconnen Arts Centre
Producer: Gilbert Family
"I Do Have a Belief is an exhibition and events
celebrating the life of Kevin Gilbert and his contribution
to the local community, advancing human and political
rights and Aboriginal sovereignty at a national and
international level."
"The showcasing of his creative work includes

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WGAR News: Mornington (Victoria) Book Launch: 'A Decision to Discriminate'

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Wed, 10/04/2013 - 2:33pm

Newsletter date: 11 April 2013

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* Mornington (Victoria) Book Launch: A Decision to Discriminate - 12 April 2013
* Megan Graham, Crosslight: Stronger Futures or just stronger measures?
* Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre: Compulsory Income Management Unfairly Targets Young People
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention

* Amy McQuire, Tracker: Pre-Election Interview: Nigel Scullion, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs

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Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre

Mornington Victoria Book Launch - A Decision to Discriminate - 12 April 2013

Megan Graham - Crosslight - Stronger Futures or just stronger measures

Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre - Compulsory Income Management Unfairly Targets Young People

Amy McQuire - Tracker - Pre-Election Interview - Nigel Scullion - Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs

Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Amy McQuire - Editor of Tracker Magazine

Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer - The Stringer's interview with Tony Abbott - his must-do list for Aboriginal Australia

NIRS - WA Government in denial over Stolen Generations - Commentator

The Stringer's interview with Tony Abbott

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Wed, 10/04/2013 - 2:03pm

The Stringer’s interview with Tony Abbott – his “must-do” list for Aboriginal Australia
by Gerry Georgatos - thestringer.com.au
April 10th, 2013

The Leader of the Coalition, Tony Abbott has drawn up a “must do list” he said he would implement from the first day he became Prime Minister to deliver Aboriginal peoples from abject poverty.

The Stringer weekly newsletter - April 7

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/04/2013 - 9:49pm

The Stringer weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 46 events from 7 April 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sun, 07/04/2013 - 9:10am

Newsletter date: 7 April 2013

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Event: 7 April until 4 May 2013: Forrest, Canberra, ACT
Manuwangku - Under the Nuclear Cloud
Canberra Opening Sun 7 April 2013
Photographs by Jagath Dheerasekara
Curated By Judith Crispin
To be opened by special guest speaker:
Ms Penny Phillips, Manuwangku (Muckaty) Traditional Owner
Venue: Manning Clark House Gallery: http://manningclark.org.au/
Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm
"Manuwangku, Under the Nuclear Cloud is a
series of photographs by Jagath Dheerasekara

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Victoria events: Film Real Program presents Black Screen + Book Launch: A Decision to Discriminate

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Sat, 06/04/2013 - 4:00pm

Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary

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Event: Sat 6 April 2013: Brunswick, Melbourne, Vic
Help Solidarity Salon Stand Up for the Burrup!
"The Burrup Peninsula needs your support.
Located in the Pilbara region, it contains the
world’s largest and most important collection
of ancient petroglyphs, or rock carvings.
This collection, contains over a million images,
and is so detailed that individual species can be
identified. The oldest engravings were created
35,000 years ago and only a fraction has

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Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary