Saturday, September 1, 2012

CSG Community Meeting Monday 3rd September!


This coming Monday, 3rd September 6pm - Community Meeting at Delbridge Hall, 155 Cunninghame Street Sale.

Invited speakers:
* Department of Primary Industries – Consultation Processes and Licensing
* Doctors for the Environment Australia – Health Impacts of CSG
* Environmental Defenders Office – Legal Implications
* Monash University Hydrologist – Environmental and Geological Impacts

Does the State Government's recent announcement of a moratorium go far enough?

Is the Wellington Shire reflecting the attitude and call for action represented by other Victorian Councils?

Perhaps you need more facts to decide your thoughts on the matter.

Please share this meeting with friends, family and colleagues.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

CSG Community Meeting: 11th July, 6pm

Live in or around Gippsland and want to know more about Coal Seam Gas exploration 
- a Community Meeting is to be held on Wed, 11th July at 6pm - details in flyer below

The Council will be observing the numbers in attendance to gauge the level of community concern, so if you have questions about the safety of CSG mining, please attend and share this with others. 
On 27 June South Gippsland council voted unanimously for a moratorium on CSG. 


Thursday, June 7, 2012

18 June: Richland Waste Land - literary dinner with author, Sharyn Munro

Monday 18 June, please join us for dinner with author Sharyn Munro as she discusses her must read book: Rich Land, Wasteland - How coal is killing Australia.


For event details, click this link


Friday, April 6, 2012

Earth Fest Rap-up

Head to our Earth Fest event blog for the thank you's and some links to photos and our online survey.


Stay tuned for a literary dinner in June, focussing on Coal Seam Gas.......details will be posted here shortly!

Thursday, March 15, 2012


You can keep up-to-date with plans for the festival by clicking "attend" on our Facebook Event or bookmark the Earth Fest Blog.  You can find us @earthfest2012 on Twitter too!





Monday, September 12, 2011

AGM, 22 September - 6.30pm

AGM 
Thursday 22 September, 6.30pm

For address details, email: wellingtonsustainabilitygroup@gmail.com

Following the formalities of the AGM, we will be start on planning for 

Earth Fest 2012!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Keeping an Eye on Sustainability with Women of Interest


Women of Interest and Wellington Sustainability Group invite Gippslanders to a timely discussion on the Geothermal potential of our region, from 6.30pm at Duart in Maffra on Wednesday July the 27th, 2011.

Guests are asked to dress up sustainably, which means you wear something that is either hand made, recycled or at least 5 years old!   Jenny Feist from Women of Interest explained that, “It’s all about avoiding overt consumerism“.

In keeping with this theme, the Christmas tradition of Kris Kringle is also designed to be consumption free. If Guests would like to be part of this novel gift exchange, they are invited to contribute something sustainable which might be home grown, homemade or recycled.

Christmas Dinner will have a focus on local and seasonal produce , with a passing nod to mediaeval  feasting. The chef is excited about the idea, so expect it to be quite special!

The final important part of the evening will be an address from Professor Rachel Webster of Melbourne University, who will enlighten us as to what is involved and how Gippsland might benefit from it ‘s excellent Geothermal potential.

So get frocked up in your “old Favourite” winter warmers and come for an evening of good food, good company and some thought provoking information on our clean energy potential.

Bookings are essential and can be made through Collins Booksellers Sale, by  Friday July the 22nd.  Please advise at the time of booking if you have any dietary requirement

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Sustainability Victoria is under Review - Have Your Say

Submissions due 1st July 2011

On 5 May 2011 Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith, announced a Strategic Review of Sustainability Victoria.
The Strategic Review will examine Sustainability Victoria's focus and direction, to ensure it has a clear vision and strategy to deliver the most effective, practical and targeted outcomes.
Follow this link to Sustainability Victoria to find out the different ways you can have your say through: Submissions, Forums and a Survey

Monday, May 30, 2011

World Environment Day - 5 June 2011

Support climate change, renewable energy, preservation of community.....whatever way you value a future that is sustainable and nurturing of future generations, support the rally happening this weekend:

Sunday 5 June, 11am
State Library Victoria
Swanston Street, Melbourne