World Animal Day 4 October 2012
World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. 4 October was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St …
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HOPE Australia Pathways to Sustainability Expo, Toowoomba Qld, 13 October 2012
The Pathways to Sustainability Expo is an annual event convened by Householder’s Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) Australia.
Ride2Work Day 17 October 2012
Ride2Work Day is the perfect opportunity for you to have a go at riding to work. Whether you are a new or existing commuter, by participating in Ride2Work Day and registering to make your ride count, you make an important …
National Water Week 21-27 October 2012
National Water Week is an annual awareness week that aims to improve community understanding of water issues in Australia. Water must be used wisely if there is to be enough to meet the needs of future generations. Awareness about the …
New ‘Low Carbon Living starts at home’ booklet from HOPE Australia
Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment Inc. (HOPE) is pleased to announce the launch of the national edition of the popular Low Carbon Living starts at home booklet and 2 new appendices. The 21 page booklet highlights all areas of …
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2012 National Landcare Awards winners announced
Landcare projects from across Australia were celebrated as the winners of the 2012 National Landcare Awards were announced at a gala awards dinner in the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, on Tuesday night, 3 September 2012.
National Food Plan green paper consultation period ends 30 September 2012
The Australian Government is developing Australia’s first ever National Food Plan with the aim of fostering a sustainable, globally competitive, resilient food supply that supports access to nutritious and affordable food. You can give feedback on the green paper by …
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The People’s Food Plan – a counterpoint to the National Food Plan
A new coalition of community food advocates, the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA), has initiated the development of the People’s Food Plan. Over the next three months the Alliance wants to hold a series of kitchen table discussions and public …
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Grow the Planet
Grow the Planet helps you grow your own organic vegetables in a smart, fun and social way. An easy step-by-step tutorial will take you from seeding to harvesting.
Urban nature articles in the latest issue of Decision Point magazine
The September issue of Decision Point looks at the lot of the suburban frog and many other issues to do with urban nature. How much is an old tree in the local park worth, and what are our options for …
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