uranium mining

WGAR News: Lawyer and Social Justice group has good news for Muckaty Mob: CAAMA Radio

WGAR - Working Group for Aboriginal Rights - Australia — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:44:55 +0000

Newsletter date: 11 April 2014

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* Damien Williams & Paul Wiles, CAAMA Radio: Lawyer and Social Justice group has good news for Muckaty Mob ... [Featuring Natalie Wasley & Lizzie O'Shea]
* Background to the proposed Muckaty nuclear waste dump in NT

* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Wiluna Martu peoples against uranium mining
* 3CR Community Radio Radioactive Show interviews Yvonne Margarula, Jacqui Katona & Jo Vallentine about the Jabiluka blockade
* Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Territory top of the mining ranks but bottom of barrel deal for First Peoples

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New South Wales

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Western Australia

WGAR News: Walkatjurra Walkabout: 3CR: Featuring Scott Ludlam, Kado Muir, Mia Pepper & Dave Sweeney

WGAR - Working Group for Aboriginal Rights - Australia — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:12:05 +0000

Newsletter date: 12 July 2013

Contents:

* Community Radio 3CR: Walkatjurra Walkabout. A new mine, an old fight. [Featuring Greens Senator Scott Ludlam, Kado Muir, Mia Pepper and Dave Sweeney]
* Background to the Walkatjurra Walkabout: Stepping out against uranium mining

* David T. Rowlands, Green Left: Australian atomic massacre still ignored
* Background to Justice for Aboriginal victims of Maralinga nuclear tests

* Brian Johnstone, Tracker: How Land Rights were won… and almost lost

* Tracker: Native title tax bill passes Senate
* Background to Mabo and Native Title

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WGAR News: Federal Government green light uranium mining for WA: The Stringer

WGAR - Working Group for Aboriginal Rights - Australia — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:49:10 +0000

Newsletter date: 5 April 2013

Contents:

* The Stringer: Federal Government green light uranium mining for WA
* The Wire Audio: Safety concerns over uranium mine
* Background to the Western Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (WANFA)

* Deborah Ruiz Wall, New Matilda: Welfare Or Gas Money In The Kimberley?
* The Stringer: Legal action commences on EPA's approval for James Price Point Gas hub
* Hands off Country: Shake Your Head in Disbelief
* Ingetje Tadros: Pelican corroboree - welcome to Seashepherd in Walmadan
* News re Floating offshore gas processing

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Perth

Western Australia

Uranium Film Festival brings Australian Films to Berlin

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:13:11 +0000

The Uranium Film Festival from Rio de Janeiro is traveling now to Berlin - together with several films from Australian filmmakers. Next October (Oct. 4th to 12th) the Festival will screen more than 50 "nuclear" documentaries and movies in the two cinemas Eiszeit and Moviemento in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Most of the films from all continents about nuclear power, uranium mining, atomic bombs, radioactive and nuclear accidents or about depleted uranium weapons will be in English, in German or with German subtitles.

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film festival. nuclear energy

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Lizard Rises Day Two - Stand off with police as mutants march

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:56:12 +0000

Day two (July 15th) of Lizards Revenge saw the numbers at the camp swell to around 500 people. A "zombie" or "mutant" march occurred as protestors tried to reach the "gates of hell" otherwise known as Olympic Dam. However the march was thwarted by police who would not let the Lizard sculpture (a converted car) with Uncle Kevin Buzzacott in it be pushed within the march. They said it violated the "no vehicle rule". A three hour stand off with police ensued before protestors abandoned attempts to reach the gates for the day. See good coverage of the march on the
ABC news including video
Related:Lizards Revenge Website -- Lizards Revenge on Facebook

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Lizard Rises

The Lizard Rises at Olympic Dam - Day One march to the gates of hell

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:42:29 +0000

After an early visit to the gates on July 12th, the Lizard's Revenge kicked off in earnest on July 14th. As promised the Lizards Revenge took its party to the "Gates of Hell" on July 14th. Hundreds marched to the gates of the mine including Arabunna elder Uncle Kevin Buzzacott. The numbers camping has swelled from a few hundred on the first day to approximately 400-500 campers by day two.
Lizard Revenge Website

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The Lizard comes to Olympic Dam early!

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:47:56 +0000

The Lizard's Revenge protest against the expansion of the Olympic Dam mine into the world's largest uranium mine began early yesterday (July 12th). After police announced that road would be blocked to the mine throughout the protest a surprise early contingent including the Lizard itself arrived at the "Gates of Hell". In the spirit of the event music, dancing and generally theatrical freakiness descended upon the gates to the mine. A banner was unveiled declaring "Torch Olympic Dam". Police against protestors to move on but the exclusion zone did not begin until midnight that night. The protest camp begins in earnest on July 14th.
RelatedVideo of base camp set up -- Lizard has arrived video -- Lizard's Revenge Facebook page

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The Lizard's Revenge - Olympic Dam expansion music art festival protest

Operation German atomic phaseout: Not satisfied nor pacified

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:25:54 +0000

Picture: Changing of the flags, at the Gronau uranium enrichment facility, July 4th 2011.

By Michael Wilk

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Stop Uranium Mining in Australia Campaign @ the Channon market

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:47:02 +0000

The Be Clear, Not Nuclear crew landed up at the Channon market on Sunday 14th Aug with whistles, drums, samba bells and facepaint to send out the message: "NO" to uranium mining in Australia.

In keeping with the traditions of the Drum & Dance Circle everyone joined in to create the groove and keep the vibe alive and many decided to add their voice to keeping the tribe alive by signing the petition against uranium mining in Australia.

Sayachan was there to give many people a yellow nose, to keep them on their toes on the uranium issue.

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New South Wales

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uranium mining

Yvonne Margarula's letter to the UN expressing solidarity with the people of Fukushima

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:07 +0000

Below is a letter sent by Yvonne Margarula of the Mirrar people to Ban Ki Moon the Secretary General of the UN on the 6th of April 2011. The Mirrar are the traditional owners of the land that Ranger and Jabiluka Uranium mines are located on. These mines have been developed without the consent of the Mirrar people. The letter expresses solidarity with the people of Japan and sorrow that uraniun from the land of the Mirrar was used in the Fukushima plant.>

Dear Secretary-General,

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Our part in nuclear fire is fuel for thought

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:42:37 +0000

Below is an article by Dave Noonan from ACF which explains the Australian connection to current nuclear disaster in Japan

The nuclear emergency that is compounding the human tragedy of Japan’s earthquake sends a clear warning to Australia to steer clear of the risks of nuclear energy. The terrible human cost of the earthquake in Japan is being made even worse by radiation escaping from damaged nuclear reactors and the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people who live around the nuclear reactor sites.

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Australia

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uranium mining

Japan nuclear disaster

Traditional owner blocks uranium mining near Kakadu

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:19:06 +0000

Traditional owner Mr Lee, the sole member of the Djok clan and senior custodian of his at Koongara which borders Kakadu National Park has turned his back on potentially hundreds of millions of dollars of mining royalties by blocking mining on his land by French company Areva. He has offered for his land instead to become part of Kakadu National Park.

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Australia

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uranium mining

Hiroshima Day Rally and March - 8 August

peter — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:32:33 +0000

Attendance at the rally was small, which was a pity not only because for once the weather was perfect but also because the speakers were exceptional: MC was Jacob Grech (http://www.ozpeace.net/)

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ALP approves new uranium mine

Flowerpower — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:30:39 +0000

The Federal ALP government announced the establishment of a fourth uranium mine in Australia, following through on its 2007 decision to abandon the "3 mines" policy which it adopted in the 1980's. The Four Mile mine, 550 kilometres north of Adelaide, will open next year after winning clearance from federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett. Four Mile will be Australia's first new uranium mine in close to a decade and the 10th biggest in the world. Its predicted annual production of about 1400 tonnes, it will boost national output by 13 per cent to 12,100 tonnes.

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