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25.01.2022 Here’s 5 reasons why we should be building a hydrogen industry here in Wollongong. 1. Hydrogen can store renewable energy 2. That means we can become a green energy exporter (instead of a coal exporter!) 3. It can be used to replace coal in steel making... 4. It can power planes, trucks and cars 5. It can be made using recycled waste water These are the jobs of the future and we want them here in Wollongong!

24.01.2022 The latest Australian Household Wealth Inequality report shows that the current system is not working. 60% of Australians own just 16% of the total wealth, whilst the wealthiest 10% own about half of everything. Vote for the Greens to reverse Scomo's tax cut for the wealthy and join us to fight for a fairer Australia https://greens.org.au/greennewdeal

23.01.2022 The future is up for grabs our members will continue to work for more progressive fairer policies for better jobs, a future proof economy, an environment that is cared for and for a more compassionate society. Like this...

22.01.2022 When will people realise a sustainable planet underpins everything... After a week with NSW Nat's putting land clearing above koalas we are exhausted by the stupidity of our current leadership

22.01.2022 Lets save our precious marine life from destructive shark nets. Further to post a couple of days ago, please sign and share this petition requesting NSW Parliament stop using shark nets: https://www.tamarasmith.com.au/stop_shark_nets

22.01.2022 This event is worth attending

19.01.2022 Breaking : Wollongong Council has just voted to immediately begin work to cut greenhouse emissions to net zero by 2030 by: capturing and using the greenhouse gas already coming from the tip, which is currently 80% of council‘s emissions upgrading street lighting to LED installing solar panels on council buildings rolling out FOGO to keep food waste (and methane) out of the tip... This will achieve an interim target of 25% emissions reductions in the next 2 years

18.01.2022 "These are some of the wishes I have for 2021 and beyond. Practical, achievable things for the good health of all."

18.01.2022 WELL DONE WOLLONGONG! Following the release of information of a positive COVID case on the South Coast, hundreds have come forward for testing this afternoon. The testing clinics were practically empty just a few hours ago. #9News

17.01.2022 Bring out the banners for climate action #ss4c

16.01.2022 Australia has some of the worlds most generous tax laws which make it easy for companies pay no tax In Australia deductions and losses can be held over indefinitely in balance sheets allowing companies to spend up and take risks at the cost to the publics tax revenue. By avoiding tax they essentially contribute nothing to society but rather use our public infrastructure and tax payer funded social institutions in which to operate successful in. Consider Woodside that exploit our natural resources and once again paid no tax on their profits. Yet they managed to make large political donations We need new political leadership to tackle these issues and make it fairer for all.

15.01.2022 explosive revelations !! How will the Catholic church explain this failure of their own members and morally corrupt practice? "Stealing from the poor to give to the rich is disgraceful but it looks like core business practice." David Shoebridge

14.01.2022 With support from our members, Illawarra Greens councillor Cath Blakey is pushing for real action on pollution in local waterways Last night Cllr. Blakey's motion was successful asking for Wollongong Council to write to the Environment minister and State Treasurer for answers. Why has there been so little action on the recent South 32 coal mines dam failure which has polluted local creeks with mining waste? The council will also write to the State Treasurer asking if the... E.P.A is properly funded. Currently it seems they rely on South 32 to self report and make their own Environmental Impact Statements rather than actually doing their own. Can we rely on a coal mining company with previous breaches to self police themselves? The deadline for the report was yesterday and we are not aware of it being delivered. "We need an EPA with teeth... only small fines of around15k have been handed out in the past. This is nothing for these companies, or motivation to change their behaviour." said Cath Blakey, Greens See more

14.01.2022 Yesterday, the shark netting season began at 51 NSW beaches south of Newcastle. In the Illawarra we have shark nets at Watamolla, Garie, Coledale, Austinmer, Thirroul, North Wollongong and South Wollongong beaches. The government's own data revealed that last year shark nets in the Illawarra caught 1 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle, 3 green turtles, 2 loggerhead turtles, 1 dolphin and 75 non-target sharks and rays. 94% of the catch were non-target species and most ...did not survive. Researchers from UOW recently disputed the government shark net program which pitted marine environments against human safety. They found shark nets to be ineffective and destructive and other measures such as investing in lifeguard patrols and emergency response to be more effective at protecting human life. The Illawarra Greens support an end to their barbaric treatment of our marine life and are calling on the NSW Government to remove shark nets from Illawarra Beaches! For more info on the UoW research: https://www.uow.edu.au//shark-nets-destructive-and-ineffec Stingray picture supplied by Sea Shepherd Australia.

13.01.2022 Tomorrow Movement action in Wollongong today

13.01.2022 Masks are important to stopping the spread of corona virus, but better to use reusable ones and if you do use a disposable one, break the ear loops to prevent entanglement with scavenging birds

13.01.2022 Should Wollongong Council join the class action into why The State government only gave local government funding to Coalition held seats?

12.01.2022 Council has just voted to transform Wollongong into a bike friendly city This means: 50km of new on road cycleways and 35km of new off road cycleways connecting the city centre, employment areas and residential areas with bike paths. Hosting the 2022 World Road Cycling Championships.

11.01.2022 Need a great resource for helping choose plants this spring? http://blog.growingillawarranatives.org/ The locally grown website has an excellent plant finder and will help you with where to source native plants locally. Lots of articles with photos and detail on every species.

11.01.2022 Koalas are on course to be extinct by 2050 and that we lost over 70% of their population in 6 areas of NSW in the recent bushfires. We are frustrated at a Government pushing for less environmental oversight and less regulation Join the fight to save our unique wildlife and wild places: greens.org.au/campaigns/save-our-environmentPlease Join us in the fight to remove this government. Actions from people like you make the difference https://greens.org.au/join

09.01.2022 Port Local Jess Whittaker blows the whistle on carcinogenic and elevated levels of arsenic, aluminium, zinc, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, lead, selenium, strontium and radioactive uranium.

08.01.2022 The Smart Energy Council have put together this really powerful summit with the dual goals of renergising the economy while saving the planet. You will see that it has many powerful speakers on board. It's free. Next Tuesday and Wednesday. https://www.smartenergy.org.au//global-smart-energy-summit

07.01.2022 This investment in Green Hydrogen is a huge win for Port Kembla, which has been already identified as a Hydrogen Hub.

07.01.2022 "The locked gates protecting Sydney's water catchment are helping conceal the legacy of mining damage to Aboriginal cultural heritage sites along the Illawarra escarpment." On ABC Illawarra and ABC Sydney radio this morning, and 7pm ABC News tonight with interviews with Jade Kennedy and Paul Knight from the Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council. Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au//illawarra-indigenous-site/12717976 If you're concerned about mining in the Illawarra Escarpment POWA - Protect Our Water Alliance has a webinar Tuesday 6 October on the Russell Vale expansion application before the Independent Planning Commission: https://www.facebook.com/events/866055820467264/ Or check out their submission guide: https://www.protectourwateralliance.org/russell-vale-ipc-te

07.01.2022 As activists for climate action the way we communicate our demands for action is arguably as essential as the science behind it. How to talk about climate change in a way that makes a difference by social researcher Rebecca Huntely is reviewed by Illawarra Greens member Stephen Young http://newbushtelegraph.org.au/?p=1168 How do you talk climate change ?? ... Huntley’s central proposition is that communication about climate change must take into account the human characteristics of emotion, imagination, and loyalty to tribe. To make a difference, we need to understand the range of emotions people react with when presented with the science of climate change. - Stephen Young Article from independent online news publisher New Bush Telegraph.

06.01.2022 Did you know that the number of deaths in NSW attributed to car pollution is 60% higher than the road toll? There are so many other benefits to more people using public transport. less traffic congestion less costs through wear and tear on your car... economic benefits to the community employment to workers better services for non-drivers like children to school you can be productive on a bus or train. cleaner air Would you support reducing Wollongong's public transport fees to $1 ? We estimate that "$1 fares for everyone" would be largely offset by increased patronage on the public transport system and by relocating funds from the state's roads budget and lower costs to the health system.

04.01.2022 Once again industry proves Scott Morrison's gas led recovery wrong... sun + water = clean fuel

03.01.2022 Let's show that in Wollongong that we want climate justice and get behind this COVID safe worldwide protest by supporting our striking school students. It's on in Wollongong Sept 25th 11am-1pm. Wear yellow. #schoolstrike4climate RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org//wollongong-build-our-future-cli https://www.facebook.com/events/3078770412219229

03.01.2022 Good to see some rubber hit the road with some action on reducing our emissions and meeting our council targets A fleet of council EV’s and on street charging would be a good next step on this area. This is what we are seeing in other council areas.

02.01.2022 If you are under 18 you can join the legal action against Sussan Ley the Environment Minister https://equitygenerationlawyers.com//sharma-v-minister-fo/

01.01.2022 Wind and solar not coal and gas! Wollongong says Fund Our Future Not Gas

01.01.2022 The corruption of our democracy through buying decision making is the core reason we see a failure in politics and better policy