The world is probably better than you think

by | 11 Dec 2013 | Starfish

This presentation is by the statistical extraordinare Hans Rosling from Gapminder. Hans particularly dispels the myth about the global ‘population bomb’ however tours the viewer through a roller coaster ride of powerful statistics which highlight the profound progress...

Tasmania commits to 100% renewable electricity by 2020

by | 4 Dec 2013 | Starfish

The Tasmanian Government has launched its strategy to be using renewable energy for 100% of its electricity by 2020 and exporting the surplus, as well as a new interim 2020 target to reduce carbon emissions to 35 per cent below 1990 levels. Tasmania joins the ACT...

Windfarms Tour a Success

by | 3 Dec 2013 | Starfish

New England Wind organised a coach tour to Canberra from 7th to 10th November 2013. Twenty-one passengers travelled from New England, with a further seven joining the tour in Canberra. These passengers made up a diverse and enthusiastic group, comprising landholders...

Solar powered households may face higher fees

by | 28 Nov 2013 | Starfish

Australia’s one million households with rooftop solar photovoltaic panels face the prospect of higher charges to use the poles and wires that distribute electricity. The article in the Australian was about a new report by the Australian Energy Market Commission...

Be Aware ~ the real carbon conspirators are really real

by | 13 Nov 2013 | Starfish

All too often progressives and environmentalists are wrongly portrayed as creating a carbon conspiracy to serve their self interest. It’s just one of the misdirection strategies used by a handful of massively powerful fossil fuel moguls. They use similar strategies to...

2013 Coffs Coast Sustainable Living Festival

by | 30 Oct 2013 | Event, Starfish

The 2013 Coffs Coast Sustainable Living Festival will be an inspirational celebration of all things sustainable. The Festival aims to engage and inspire ways of living more sustainably through a range of engaging and fun activities including performances, stalls,...

Tidy Towns ~ Sustainable Communities Weekend in Armidale

by | 28 Oct 2013 | Starfish

Since 1981, the Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Program has been rewarding and recognising the civic pride, community spirit and environmental commitment of regional communities across NSW. An award based program, Tidy Towns celebrates the achievements of...

The Tucker Patch ~ Gloucester NSW

by | 28 Oct 2013 | Starfish

The Tucker Patch is a demonstration Garden in Gloucester NSW. It’s a place where small and largescale crops are being trialled as a model for sustainability while at the same time providing fresh local produce. It forms part of a larger initiative ~ The Gloucester...