Habitat Australia articles from October 2007

Habitat Australia archives from October 2007

Letter to the editor.(NEWS & VIEWS)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Dear Habitat Readers of Habitat will recall that Senator Bob Brown went out on a limb last year to protect rare Australian species like the swift parrot, the wedge-tailed eagle and the wielangta stag beetle in Tasmania. In December 2006...

41st AGM.(NEWS & VIEWS)(Annual General Meeting)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ACF's 41st Annual General Meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Saturday 24 November at 60 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria. Calls for agenda items must be signed by at least five members and should be addressed in writing to Honorary...

ACF climate change policy.(NEWS & VIEWS)(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ACF's new draft policy on climate change is available for comment. To view it go to www.acfonline.org.au/ policy or call the Executive Assistant on 1800 332 510. Comments can be submitted via email to council@acfonline.org.au

Letter from the executive director.(NEWS & VIEWS)
October 1, 2007... With a Federal Election looming, every Australian adult once again has an opportunity to help shape our next Government. While it is easy to feel cynical about aspects of the political process, I want to urge all ACF members and supporters to...

GreenHome takes home the Banksia Award!(Category Winner)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... GreenHome, ACF's sustainable living program, has won the 2007 Banksia Education Award, awarded by the Banksia Environmental Foundation. "We're thrilled to accept this award on behalf of ACF and also the GreenHome workshop participants and...

Carterets Islands.(Campaign news)(Papua New Guinea)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Communities affected by sea level rise on the Carterets Island in Papua New Guinea have to fend for themselves as the rest of the world continues to argue over climate change. Rising sea levels, high tides and waves have significantly...

OPAL nuclear reactor loses its lustre.(Campaign news)(facility closure)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... At a lavish launch in April Prime Minister Howard declared the new OPAL nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights in suburban south Sydney a "triumph". In July the mood was less upbeat when the controversial plant was indefinitely shut down after...

Bush meeting puts nuke free call front and centre.(Campaign news)(Australian Nuclear Free Alliance's meeting)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Australian Nuclear Free Alliance was launched at a bush meeting in central Australia in mid August. ANFA is comprised of traditional owners, indigenous community members and environment, public health and community groups, including ACF,...

Vincent Serventy AM, 1916-2007.(Campaign news)(Obituary)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... ACF was saddened to learn of the death of Vincent Serventy at 91 years on Saturday 8 September 2007. Vincent Serventy was one of Australia's original conservationists and a passionate advocate for the protection of Australia's wildlife for...

New era for Cape York Peninsula Land Management.(Campaign news)(Cape York Peninsula Heritage Bill)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Over the past year Indigenous organisations of Cape York Peninsula have delivered a strong message to the Queensland government over the impacts of legislation such as the Vegetation Management Act 1999 and the Wild Rivers Act 2005 on the...

Reaction Time: Climate Change and the Nuclear Option.(Campaign news)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Australia is at a crossroads: do we need to embrace a nuclear future? In Reaction Time, Ian Lowe examines the science and the politics of nuclear power, as well as the feasible alternatives in an era of global...

Be e-card sharp!(Australian Conservation Foundation's electronic greeting cards)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Why not send your friends, family and colleagues a paperless Season's Greetings card this year? ACF's e-card will be available through our web site at www.acfonline.org.au from Monday December 3.

Sell out.(independent music auction)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The independent music auction returns to The Corner Hotel in Melbourne on Wednesday the 7th of November. All proceeds will benefit ACF's aim to provide a better environment for all Australians. The auction provides the opportunity to bid on...

Work for ACF.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Do you get out of bed each morning knowing that you're going to make a difference for the environment? Do have a desire to work with a diverse community of highly skilled, committed and spirited people? Do you want to inspire and empower...

Art for ACF's sake.(Australian Conservation Foundation's Art and Artefacts Auction )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Please join ACF for an evening of art, fundraising and Seasonal cheer at our Art and Artefacts Auction at the Christine Abrahams Gallery in Richmond, Victoria. ACF has collected, horded, acquired and generously received a variety of art...

ACF branch contacts.
October 1, 2007... ACF has a strong network of local branches throughout Australia. For information on your local branch, visit www.acfonline.org.au/branch

Who on earth cares? Thousands of Australians! 2007 will be remembered as a year in which Australians from all walks of life--from inner Brisbane to Bunbury--realised climate change was one of the most pressing issues for our nation and the global community ... and spoke up to demand action.(www.whoonearthcares.com )
October 1, 2007... AUSTRALIANS, YOUNG AND OLD, know that climate change is a big threat to our planet and our lifestyle, and we need to act now. The unique Australian way of life is under threat. Temperatures are rising. We're already suffering from drought...

On tour with ACF's climate workshops: ACF has piloted a new community engagement project aimed at equipping ordinary Australians with the skills and resources to lobby against climate change.(ANATOMY OF A CAMPAIGN)(Australian Conservation Foundation's Community Climate Action workshops)
October 1, 2007... BETWEEN JULY AND AUGUST THIS YEAR, ACF held ground-breaking Community Climate Action Workshops in nine strategic locations around Australia. As one of our climate campaigners, I was lucky enough to lead each of the workshops, which meant...

The passion of Gore: the atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying when Al Gore arrived at Melbourne's Arts Centre on a warm Spring morning to train 165 diverse Australians to become a new generation of climate presenters.(The Climate Project)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE WEEKEND'S ACTIVITIES began in the Arts Centre sculpture garden. Al Gore delivered a moving speech and the gathered crowd bowed their heads in prayer for the future of our fragile planet. From there the...

2007 Federal Election: progress scorecard on climate change.
October 1, 2007... To WHAT EXTENT will community concern about climate change and other environmental issues influence the outcome of the Federal Election? Recent polls indicate that almost two thirds (62 per cent) of voters say climate change will influence...

FSC: changing forest management practices: can the same market forces that have driven destruction of the world's forests actually provide an incentive for sustainable forest management?(Forest Stewardship Council)
October 1, 2007... THE NOTION THAT MARKETS can drive responsible forest management emerged in the 1980s and was consolidated with the first General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Toronto in 1993. For some it seems counter-intuitive that...

The consumption atlas: how does your area rate? It's keeping lip with Joneses--with a green-techno twist. Cutting-edge technology is behind the online Consumption Atlas on ACF's website, and allows users to compare their areas with others around Australia. So how does your area rate? You might be surprised.(Australian Conservation Foundation)
October 1, 2007... BEFORE READING THIS ARTICLE, spend a minute doing an experiment. How much do you think you would reduce your own personal contribution to climate change if you switched to 100 per cent clean, renewable energy and stopped driving your car and...

My GreenHome: Zoe Kinley had already made environmentally friendly changes to her home. But when she attended the GreeHome workshop series in Dromana, her house and her lifestyle really took a turn for the green.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE ISSUE OF CLIMATE CHANGE was not new to me. I had learned about global warming in 2006 when I did a project for my Diploma in Community Development, and I had already taken steps to make my home more sustainable....

Seawater desalination: what it means to our marine ecosystems: will desalination solve Australia's water crisis or will it simply create a marine one?
October 1, 2007... 'Water, water, everywhere Nor any drop to drink." JUST IMAGINE WHAT Coleridge's ancient mariner would have given for a portable reverse-osmosis seawater desalination plant stowed in his hold 200 years ago. Desalination plants didn't...

When the city runs dry ... while it has started to rain again in some parts of Australia, we are a long way from declaring an end to the drought that has gripped us for the past decade. We know that climate change means even more droughts. So how should we be planning for future water shortages in our cities?
October 1, 2007... WHILE IT HAS STARTED TO RAIN again in some parts of Australia, we are a long way from declaring an end to the drought that has gripped us for the past decade. We know that climate change means even more droughts. So how should we be planning...

Turf the turf! Gorgeous alternatives to lawn: one of the most critical considerations for all Australian gardeners, no matter where they live, is water consumption--and a lawn is an absolute water-guzzler. Thankfully, you don't need a vast expanse of grass to create a gorgeous, practical garden environment.(gardening )
October 1, 2007... THE MOST WATER-GREEDY ASPECT of our gardens is the lawn, especially those that are rich, green, smooth and have been fertilised and watered to create a 'perfect' landscape. Realistically, this type of lawn should be avoided, or at least reduced...

Inside Spin.(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... Inside Spin By Bob Burton [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Given its influence and pervasiveness there is surprisingly little written about the systematic influence and operation of the public relations industry. Bob Burton's Inside Spin sets...

Atlas of the Southern Night Sky.(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... Atlas of the Southern Night Sky By Steve Massey and Steve Quirk [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Not since the sixties has there been so much interest in space and our place in the universe. As climate change has become the single environmental...

Harpoon: Into the Heart of Whaling.(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... Harpoon: Into the Heart of Whaling By Andrew Darby [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A grisly image of whale slaughter confronts readers inside the front cover of this, author Andrew Darby's first book-and it's a hell of an opening gambit. With...

What else is new in October ...(BOOKS)('A Lighter Footprint,' 'The Complete Fishing Bible,' and 'Antarctica: Securing its Heritage')(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... A Lighter Footprint by Angela Crocombe (Scribe) Contains all the information and resources you need to know to reduce your impact on global warming. The Complete Fishing Bible by Alistair McGlashan (New Holland) Knowledge is power,...

Champion of local bio-diversity: committed environmentalist, Mike Norman, explains how he supports big-picture issues, while maintaining his involvement in local causes.(SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT)(Interview)
October 1, 2007... MICHAEL NORMAN'S ATTITUDE to conservation is to financially support the 'bigger picture issues', while taking a very hands-on approach to the issues facing his own local area. "I have become a champion of local bio-diversity," he says...

Supporters' report.
October 1, 2007... Thank you We would like to thank all ACF supporters for working with us over the past 12 months to respond to the threat of climate change, shape a sustainable and equitable society, and protect and nurture Australian ecosystems. Your...

ACF's conservation work is greatly strengthened by the generous assistance, financial and in-kind, of the following organisations.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(List)
October 1, 2007... Supporting ACF and our conservation programs: trusts, foundations and businesses providing significant financial or in-kind support for ACF 100 Mile Cafe (formally SOS) Ocean Wise Australia program Arnold Bloch Leibler ...

Legacies living on.(bequests)(Brief article)(List)
October 1, 2007... ACF's conservation programs have been greatly strengthened this year with bequests from the following people: Miss Shirley Allen, SA Ms Noreen Butterley, NSW Miss Aleen Hanley, NSW Miss B Hotchin, Vic Ms Joan Longmore,...

A special bequests story--Shirley Allen.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... On 8 August 2006, at the age of 89, Miss Shirley Allen passed away, leaving a substantial bequest to ACF in her will. Miss Allen was an ACF member for 36 years (34 of them as a Life Member) and gave us unwavering and generous support throughout...

Treasurers' report.(Financial report)
October 1, 2007... The year ended 30 June 2007 was a significant year for ACF from a financial perspective. ACF recorded a surplus for the year of $4,764,952 which is the strongest result in the organisation's history. This was due to a number of positive...

Income statement for the year ended 30 June 2007.(FINANCIAL REPORTS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2007 2007 2006 $ $ Revenue from operating activities 14,660,329...

Balance sheet as at 30 June 2007.(FINANCIAL REPORTS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2007 2007 2006 $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 2,943,844...

ACF income.(FINANCIAL REPORTS)
October 1, 2007... Government 7% Business <1% Supporters 93% Note: Table made from pie chart.