Mudgee District Environment Group
Many of us are breathing a sigh of relief as restrictions cautiously ease across Australia to allow for somewhat greater social interaction and economic activity. Our governments are changing laws and legal processes almost at a daily pace. Fortunately, Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) lawyers have been watching as State and Territory governments have […]
Usually when the dust settles inside, the jokes are quick to come, e.g. ‘When was the last time you did the housework?’ If the dust is on the car, you will be implored by the style police ‘Wash me!’ But what about the dust that enters your airway and settles […]
It’s your right to breathe clean air – right? Sadly you can’t always ‘breathe easy’ with coal-fired power stations in use. The fine particles they emit can travel hundreds of kms and enter your bloodstream, potentially causing significant health problems. Fortunately this polluting situation is being challenged. A legal challenge […]
Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) is the only organisation of medical professionals in Australia solely focused on promoting good health through care of the environment. The organisation says that our forests and native vegetation like grasslands, wetlands and woodlands are vital to our well-being. They provide a wide range […]
We enjoy a terrific range of food in Australia! Here in Mudgee we can be served a delicious variety of dishes at our choice of restaurant or cafe. Our markets and supermarkets provide us with an astonishing assortment of ingredients and condiments. Yum! Did you know that choice is likely […]
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 […]