Mudgee District Environment Group
Ed Hawkins knows a thing or two about the impact of colour and what we think and feel when we see different colours. He uses colour to communicate. So, is Ed Hawkins an artist?…or a designer? NO – Ed is a U.K. Climate scientist. In 2018, Ed developed a ‘warming […]
In a recent report to the Federal Government, Australia’s National Soils Advocate Major General Michael Jeffery, stated that ‘soil is a critical national strategic asset’. Whoa! That’s food for thought isn’t it, when as gardeners or farmers we might complain about the quality of our soil, and perhaps not consider […]
Send a clear message to NSW Planning of the wide spread community concern and Australia-wide support that The Drip gorge and Goulburn River needs real protection – not just empty words and inadequate conditions…… Lodge a short submission using your own words, thoughts or impressions Date due in: Sunday 20th […]
On July 29, humanity will have used nature’s resource budget for the entire year, according to Global Footprint Network, an international sustainability organization that has pioneered the Ecological Footprint. The Ecological Footprint adds up all of people’s competing demands for biologically productive areas – food, timber, fibres, carbon sequestration, and accommodation of infrastructure. […]
The proposed Bowdens Silver Project at Lue will impact 436 ha on site. In addition, there is a proposed 60 km long pipeline between the mine site and Ulan Mine to the north to access water. The project will take excess water from the Ulan Mine. The question is, where […]
Your head is probably spinning from the number of Big Important Days that have been on your calendar lately: Mothers Day, Election Day, NRL at Glen Willow, Eurovision, Mudgee Night Glow. There is another Big Important Day which is far more significant than all those days combined, but it sneaks […]
Lately we have seen many disasters impact communities in Australia. There have been floods in Townsville, bushfires in Tasmania and Victoria, and cattle drowned in western Queensland after years of drought! Somehow these communities have to endure these set-backs and rebuild. A community’s ability to manage unplanned events, to keep […]
Did you know that ‘water for the environment’ delivery commenced late July from Burrendong Dam and is flowing down the Macquarie River and into the Macquarie Marshes? The environmental benefits are becoming visible with waterbirds arriving, frogs calling and wetland plants starting to grow. The event is targeting wetland areas […]
In today’s column we alert you to social, environmental and economic concerns for the future of Lue and the wider Mudgee district as expressed by Lue Action Group. The group believes that mining has an important part to play in a balanced economy. However, they state that Mudgee does not […]
The Sing Up The Power Save The Drip benefit concert will be held in Gulgong’s famous Prince of Wales Opera House on Saturday 25th August 2pm-6pm. Enjoy the ambience of this gem of a venue in the heart of historic Gulgong. This theatre is the oldest still-operating Opera House in […]