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25.01.2022 "Solar powering schools equals more beers at the pub: nana activist" SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 LEANNE BRUMMELL is a mum on a mission. A real-life parent fighting for pl...anet A, she’s trying to whip up support in southwestern shires for an open letter asking prime minister Scott Morrison to fund solar panels and batteries for every Australian school, kindergarten and childcare centre. The Solar our Schools (SOS) initiative would see the creation of at least 7000 jobs across Australia at a time when we need jobs post-COVID19, Leanne said. We’d also reduce pollution and, importantly, enable huge costs savings for schools and childcares, meaning more money for badly-needed facilities and resources. She said for Balonne shire, which had seven schools, Solar Our Schools would bring local employment for renewable energy technicians during the install and ongoing maintenance. And, for every new job, that means more beers bought from the pub, Leanne said. She is one of five mums who co-founded the nationwide group Australian Parents for Climate Action. Leanne said there were now more than 8000 parent members and 30 local action groups spread across the nation. It’s great to be able to make a difference from wherever you are, even if it’s a regional area, she said. Leanne is also a member of Knitting Nannas Against Gas, who pride themselves on being a peaceful group protesting against the destruction of land and water by unconventional gas and other non-renewable energy sources. She knits in the main street in St George and at events such as the races and the show. I know this kind of craftivism isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, Leanne said. Australian Parents for Climate Action is a wonderful way for ordinary mums and dads to get involved in protecting the planet. It’s not just for city folk. We have groups in towns including Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and as far away as Perth. - As featured in South West Newspaper, QLD Australia To sign the open letter and get more solar for schools and more beers at the pub go to www.ap4ca.org/solarourschools

24.01.2022 A wonderful decision! Congratulations to the Save Mt Lofty team!

23.01.2022 We are sending our best wishes to OCAA as they continue their fight to halt the expansion of the Acland Coal mine. The story for The Saturday Paper is a harrowing but necessary read.

20.01.2022 Wouldn't it be amazing to have more regular, more reliable and cheaper public transport in Toowoomba?

20.01.2022 Have you seen our HUGE announcement this morning? The Greens have announced our plan for free breakfast and lunch for every Queensland kid. Across Queensland 2...0% of Queensland kids go to school without having breakfast, almost 200,000 go to school without lunch. When mining billionaires are making record profits, why should any kid go hungry? See more

19.01.2022 YES. Make it FREE. And make billionaire mining companies pay up, not students: https://greens.org.au/qld/fairshare

16.01.2022 We are so excited to be meeting again Monday evening from 6pm on Level 3 of Toowoomba City Library. Hope to see you all there!We are so excited to be meeting again Monday evening from 6pm on Level 3 of Toowoomba City Library. Hope to see you all there!

16.01.2022 Please support Emerge if you can. Their work is amazing!

15.01.2022 Instead of winding back JobKeeper and JobSeeker, here's an idea...

15.01.2022 Can you host a sign for Thomas or Alyce? Head to qld.greens.org.au/yardsign to sign up to host one

15.01.2022 Join our movement! greens.org.au/winqld

14.01.2022 Struggling to find a bulk billing GP? The Greens would establish 200 Community Health Clinics all across Queensland with public bulk-billing GPs. No one should... miss out on seeing a doctor just because they can't afford to pay. Read more about our plan for a world-class public health system here https://greens.org.au/qld/publichealth

14.01.2022 We can win. This election we have the chance to do something spectacular, to change politics in Queensland and hold the major parties to account. We can't do it alone. We'll be announcing our local Greens candidates very soon. In the meantime follow the links in the comments to sign up to volunteer and donate. Together, we can change Queensland.

13.01.2022 We congratulate John on his years of service for the community and wish him and his wife well.

13.01.2022 Spectacular job Toowoomba!!

11.01.2022 Join Thomas Coyne - Greens for Toowoomba South 8 other amazing Young Greens candidates with special guest Scott Ludlam.

10.01.2022 We’re launching our two excellent candidates tonight with a Q&A hosted by Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters! Got a question for Alyce or Thomas? Post it in the comments below!

09.01.2022 HAPPENING TONIGHT. Tune in tonight to hear the young Greens candidates, including our very own Thomas Coyne - Greens for Toowoomba South, talk about why they are running alongside the fabulous Scott Ludlam. The live video will be posted in the event page below

06.01.2022 Join Larissa Waters Thursday night as she launches our candidates for Toowoomba North and South, and hosts an online Q&A. Register at the event below to be notified when we go live!

05.01.2022 Congratulations to the wonderful folks at Toowoomba for Climate Action who have been working so hard to lobby Council to establish an Environmental Advisory Committee. The amazing campaigners from Toowoomba for Climate Action have put so much time and effort into this and it's a testament to how successful grassroots democracy can be. We've been so thankful to work alongside them and couldn't encourage you more to get involved with their work.

05.01.2022 Hey! We are meeting at 6pm tonight on Level 3 of the Toowoomba Library. You can also remotely join via Zoom. DM for more info.Hey! We are meeting at 6pm tonight on Level 3 of the Toowoomba Library. You can also remotely join via Zoom. DM for more info.

05.01.2022 Our branch online catch up is this afternoon at 2pm via Zoom. Members should have received info on how to join via email. You can also send us a message for more info

05.01.2022 I am very grateful to Tobi Loftus at the Chronicle for publishing my responses to the North Toowoomba debate last night. Thank you for ensuring voters can hear my perspective on the issues that matter to your readers. https://www.thechronicle.com.au//a7229695b15ef65dbeb9cf465

03.01.2022 Make sure you DON'T Vote 1 Greens. Those radicals want a Queensland that works for everyday people not billionaires and politicians.

02.01.2022 Do you know who said this about the New Acland Coal Mine??

02.01.2022 School is back tomorrow. I'm sure many parents are looking forward to it, some quiet in the house at last! However, I know many parents aren't looking forward t...o the ridiculous fees charged by our *cough* "free" public state schools. I'm 20 years old, so I remember going through school and watching my Mum struggle to pay the yearly fees, and buying the overpriced textbooks, and paying for the technology, and the uniforms and on and on and on it went. It was a huge strain in our family, and it seemed like the fees just got higher and higher every term. We want to end this assault on parents and deliver true, free public schooling for every Queensland child. We will abolish all school fees and fully fund our state schools to ensure no child is left behind just because their parents can't pay.

02.01.2022 The Morrison government routinely cover up corruption and their shady dealings. This is why The Greens support an Independent Commission Against Corruption, the legislation has been sitting on Scott's desk for months. I wonder why he won't let it come for a vote