Tag: Activism and Lobbying
Police gave protesters' names to Gunns
Tasmanian police have revealed they supplied the timber company Gunns with the names of 13 protesters who shut down a woodchip mill at Triubunna last month.[MORE]
Protesters' names obtained from court: Gunns
The Tasmanian timber company Gunns says the names of protesters involved in last month's Triabunna woodchip mill action were in the public domain.[MORE]
Mulesing boycott damaging, says WAFF
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says another mulesing boycott is disappointing and damaging to the wool industry. [MORE]
Forest workers expect to gain from damages claim
Forest contractors says Gunns has agreed to pass on to workers any compensation from a damages claims against anti-logging protesters.[MORE]
Gunns sues anti-logging protesters
Forest activists who are being sued by Gunns say they will not be intimidated by the Tasmanian timber company.[MORE]
Falls organisers urged to work in Govt time frame
The future of Tasmania's Falls Festival is still not assured.[MORE]
Gunns welcomes go-ahead, critics expect protests
The timber company Gunns has issued a statement saying it is pleased Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed it can start building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill immediately.[MORE]
Thai protesters vow to block ASEAN summit
Supporters of Thailand's exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said they would hold rallies to block a summit of south-east Asian nations, but the Government brushed off the threat.[MORE]
Government assurance on Falls delays
The State Government has agreed to ensure the smooth running of Tasmania's biggest music festival.[MORE]
Pulp mill protest in Launceston
About 100 anti-pulp mill campaigners have gathered outside the Launceston office of the federal member for Bass, Jodi Campbell.[MORE]
Falls organisers in talks on traffic jam
The founder of the Tasmanian Falls Festival is putting his case to politicians today, to ensure traffic chaos will not occur at next year's event.[MORE]
Japanese whalers 'free to slaughter'
The anti-whaling ship the Steve Irwin is withdrawing from its pursuit of a Japanese whaling fleet to refuel.[MORE]
Celebrities condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza
A group of high-profile celebrities in London have joined a campaign calling for an end to Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip. [MORE]
Govt to meet southern Qld fruit growers over bats
Queensland Government representatives will meet with Granite Belt fruit growers in the state's south next week to hear first-hand the impact flying foxes are having on their industry.[MORE]
Burke has vested interest in attacking CCC: McGinty
The former premier Brian Burke has continued his attack on the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) by accusing it of failing to investigate organised crime.[MORE]
Wagga McDonald's cans 24 hour trading plan
The owner of the Wagga Wagga McDonald's stores says he has addressed residents' concerns about trading hours by keeping the status quo.[MORE]
Thousands rally against new Thai PM
Thousands of red-clad supporters of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra have rallied in Bangkok.[MORE]
Burke defends lobbying activities
The former Western Australian premier, Brian Burke, has defended his lobbying activities despite being charged with corruption and giving false testimony to the state's Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC).[MORE]
Sea Shepherd 'chases whalers from Australian waters'
Anti-whaling protesters claim they have chased Japanese whalers out of Australian Antarctic waters.[MORE]
Sea Shepherd clashes with Japanese whalers
Sea Shepherd anti-whaling protesters say they have clashed with a Japanese whaling ship in waters off Antarctica.[MORE]
Tributes for singer's Franklin campaign support
Tasmania's conservation movement has paid tribute to singer and actress Eartha Kitt for her role in stopping the Franklin River dam from being built.[MORE]
Zimbabwean activists 'taken to high-security prison'
Police have taken a Zimbabwean human rights activist to a maximum security prison, defying a court order to release her.[MORE]
Libs seek timetable to review of sex offenders program
The Tasmanian Opposition is calling for swift action from the state government on implementing changes to the treatment of sex offenders.[MORE]
WA gas hub proposal has environmentalists concerned
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Environmental groups are preparing an international campaign to try to stop a natural gas hub being established in the Kimberley.[MORE]
Council boosts coal mine resistance
Gloucester council is stepping up efforts to stop a proposed open cut coal mine in the town, with news that a mining company recently purchased five local farming properties. [MORE]
