Joshua Gilbert | Public figure
Joshua Gilbert
Phone: +61 432 260 024
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21.01.2022 Why roadside collection of flood impacted rubbish is a bad idea! I’ve had Council and Councillors call me today about this- I understand it’s a contested space and differing perspectives. So I want to try and summarise what I’ve heard and reinstate why I think it’s a bad idea. So why have it? Council have stated that there is not enough space at the tip to cater for all the damage, and therefore they are hoping to move the waste to another location. They can’t afford to exp...and waste facilities on their own, based on their own admissions, nor will they entertain holding waste in their facilities to move when they are ready. But the facts are unclear. No one knows when the waste will be picked up, with some businesses told that it will be tomorrow. This does not give anyone enough time to deal with the trauma and cleanup, nor let them deal with insurance companies. If it’s not tomorrow, then waste will be lying in the street which is an environmental and health risk. There is no indication as to whether those who don’t even get general waste collection will also be supported by this initiative. It would be far easier if families and businesses could move their waste, in their own time. This would give waste facility managers the time to store waste and move it to new sites on demand, rather than waste potential efforts if people aren’t ready. Stephen Bromhead MP MidCoast Council Dr David Gillespie MP Gladys Berejiklian ABC News
19.01.2022 As businesses in Gloucester start to clean up their stores and get ready for their first tourist period in over a year (due to drought, fires and Covid), unfortunately our Council is still yet to remove tip fees. The State Government has thankfully removed their fees for the natural disaster, but individuals and businesses are still required to pay $90/Tonne for any flood impacted waste. Council were set to make a decision on this today, but deferred it again by 24 hours. T...his means damaged goods and waste has sat for over 4 days in some communities! The answer is simple- cut fees for those impacted, just like has been done for the recent fires. This will enable our towns to restore normality and get ready for the Easter tourist rush. MidCoast Council Dr David Gillespie MP Stephen Bromhead MP Gladys Berejiklian
19.01.2022 Earlier this week I presented to the staff at Norton Rose Fulbright to share my truths around the agricultural sector and Indigenous engagement within it. I believe there are four immediate actions required for a more inclusive sector to better unlock the Indigenous estate for agriculture. These are: 1. Create a shared vision for Indigenous agribusiness. 2. Develop an Indigenous agricultural network.... 3. Fund research into Indigenous agriculture, particularly where projects are designed by and led by Indigenous researchers. 4. Enable Indigenous farming methodologies to be defined by Indigenous people. Read more about these actions and the reasoning behind them here: http://www.gilbertjoshuam.com//norton-rose-fulbright-truth #agriculture #climatechange #farming #sustainability #indigenousculture #agribusiness
17.01.2022 How fantastic is this theme! I’m really looking forward to seeing this years entries for the Schools Reconciliation Challenge. Under one sky- Yesterday, today and forever.
12.01.2022 I recently sat down with Tom Melville on our farm to discuss Indigenous agribusiness- from native foods to our involvement in Western agricultural systems. The Real Australian's podcast features industry greats- Latarnie McDonald and Chris Andrew. The Newcastle Herald article can be found here- https://www.newcastleherald.com.au//can-native-crops-heal/ With a link to the podcast available here: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au//would-you-eat-kangaro/
12.01.2022 Banding together in the face of disaster Early Saturday morning on March 20, flood waters entered the heart of Gloucester, located in the foothills of the heritage-listed Barrington Tops and a short drive from the pristine beaches of Forster. Our business precinct and sporting complexes we inundated: mechanical tools, hardware equipment, hay bales and personal belongings all felt the wrath of fast-flowing water, rising faster and higher than predicted.... As water dampened the dreams of families and businesses, community members waged war on the flood. Local football club members, school students and teachers, local business owners and community members stood together with shovels and sandbags at the ready to overcome nature's impacts. On Friday night alone, more than 36 tonnes of sand was shoveled into sandbags and placed around town, with the threat of further flooding on Sunday resulting in a further six tonne being moved. Community members were further relied upon to evacuate elderly out of their homes to safety, to raise stock in shops out of harm's way and use their own resources to protect the town. As the threat of flooding receded throughout the week, many community members continued to band together to lead the recovery. From washing stock that could be reused, removing sandbags and cleaning rubbish, our community spirit again proved too strong for the devastating impacts of the severe weather events, made worse by climate change. The question remains though, where is our government? We are lacking leadership to restore our vibrant rural economy, lacking support for families and businesses to get back on their feet and ensure their mental health is looked after. We urgently need investment in long-term solutions, such as renewable energy, to reduce carbon emissions and climate change. Despite the continued impacts of severe weather events in our area, our entire community has come together to rebuild, to restore and to re-energise the town of Gloucester. We have moved quickly to clean-up, ensuring motels, caravan parks and key infrastructure is set up awaiting tourists for Easter. Gloucester is open for business - ready for those to share nature's beauty and encourage a thriving rural economy. https://www.canberratimes.com.au//our-future-banding-toge/
11.01.2022 How fantastic is this! Our mob have a long-standing history with cattle and sheep industries, a story of strength, passion and adaptability. We belong in this broader consideration of agriculture, which also needs our people to thrive.
10.01.2022 Grow Love Project have just launched their ‘The Big Shift’ podcast, with the first episode focused on Farm Planning Principles. It’s my pleasure to be part of this first episode with Black Duck Foods, RCS - Resource Consulting Services, Stringybark Ecological and terrewah farm! Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com//big-shift-for-sm/id1496513723
09.01.2022 Thanks ABC Australia for sharing our Gloucester story about the floods. From drought, fires, floods and a pandemic, the town’s resilience has been phenomenal!
02.01.2022 Thanks Grow Love Project for this snippet from your recent Big Shift Podcast launch. When it comes to western agriculture, what has our adaptability looked like over the last 200 years?
