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Australian government approves nuclear irradiation of tomatoes

Submitted by kim.stewart on Wed 20 Mar 2013 11:34am
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The irradiation of tomatoes & capsicums (bell peppers) has been approved by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today.

In Australia, all irradiation is done with nuclear material.

Now, A1069 (the application for the irradiation of tomatoes and capsicums) only requires rubber-stamping from the Ministerial Council.  Each state has at least one STATE MP on the Council.  Let your local member know that you say NO!!!   
 
Media: Robin Taubenfeld 0411118737
 
Ministerial contact details and a sample letter is below.
 

Lock the Gate Call to Country

Submitted by kim.stewart on Thu 7 Mar 2013 10:05am
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Lock the Gate Alliance have launched our Call to Country. It's a call from the heart of this country, and the people who love it, to demand real action to restrict inappropriate coal and gas mining. Our new mapping shows that 437 million hectares of our land is covered by coal and gas licences or applications. That's more than half of Australia and an area 18 times the size of Great Britain. Even our greatest international tourist icons are not safe, with at least 11 of our 16 National Landscapes at threat.

Court slaps down Xstrata costs claim, FoE jubilant

Submitted by kim.stewart on Tue 4 Dec 2012 9:03am
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The Land Court on Monday Dec 3rd rejected Xstrata's legal costs application against Friends of the Earth Brisbane, over their objection to the Wandoan mega coal mine.

Friends of the Earth spokesperson Dr Bradley Smith says their organisation is relieved by the decision. The costs application was expected to be for over half a million dollars, far above the resources of Friends of the Earth Brisbane, which is a small volunteer-run environment group.

Great Grandmother walking for a future against Coal and Coal Seam Gas

Submitted by derec.davies on Wed 8 Feb 2012 11:59am
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Queensland is planned to becoming an industrial wasteland with 34 coal mines and 40,000 coal seam gas mines, pipelines, railway and port facilities scheduled for development. At 71 years of age June Norman will walk the 500km to showcase the beautiful Australian country and farmland the Wandoan Coal Mine and Queensland CSG industry will destroy.

June Norman, a great grand mother, shared her desire for support for walk along the proposed gas pipeline and coal rail corridor to peacefully highlight the need to create a sustainable future whilst connecting with communities affected by these industries.

Towards a Community Supported Agriculture

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Food, along with water, is one of the fundamental requirements of life. Without it, we can live but a few days. However, people often have very little understanding of where their food comes from, how it is produced, what is in it, and who controls it. And why should people care? So long as the supermarket shelves are fully stocked, why should people be concerned about their food?

FoE's South Melbourne Commons launches this weekend

Submitted by kim.stewart on Tue 6 Dec 2011 6:29pm
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The South Melbourne Commons community hub will celebrate its official opening on Saturday 10th December 2011 from 10am-4pm. Please come along if you're in Melbourne!

The South Melbourne Commons is a joint initiative of the Friends of the Earth and Father Bob Maguire Foundation, our vision encapsulates the dynamic social and environmental qualities of both organisations.

Lack of Transparency - Skulduggery in Food Irradiation

Submitted by kim.stewart on Sat 3 Dec 2011 10:34am
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The Federal Government has used a general review of food labelling standards to pass an application to irradiate food in Australia.

Coal Seam Gas protest stops exploration in Tara!

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The national movement against coal and coal seam gas mining, farmers and environmental groups around the country are backing a three-day event, including displays, workshops and direct action, at Tara on the western Darling Downs in Queensland.

UPDATE APRIL 3, 2011: It's been a big few days at the CSG blockade - congratulations to all involved!
"Police have left the site, telling protesters the dispute is now a civil matter"

The Official Launch of the Lock the Gate Campaign

Submitted by derec.davies on Mon 22 Nov 2010 1:02pm
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Hundreds of farmers in southeast Queensland have vowed to lock their gates to keep coal and gas explorers at bay. Representatives of eight farmers' and residents' organisations joined Friends of the Earth outside the Queensland parliament on Monday to launch the Lock the Gate campaign.

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