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About us. Rising Tide Australia is a grassroots Newcastle group taking action against the causes of anthropogenic climate change and for equitable, just, effective, and sustainable solutions to the crisis. We are committed to the principals of Non-violent Direct Action. We are part of the global Rising Tide climate justice movement. We live in the biggest coal port in the cosmos.
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EventsSaturday December 08, 2007
Wednesday January 23, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
COAL PROTESTWednesday 23 January10am at Mudgee Court House, Market St Peabody's mine manager at Wilpinjong has put out a restraining order We are using this opportunity to get media around the noise, dust and The Moolarben Mine will drive even more people out of the district. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Public Forum This forum will llaunch the campaign to oppose the privatisation of the NSW electricity industry. Saturday February 09, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Climate movement convergence As yet, this new movement has not been able to gather in the one place. Tuesday February 26, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Iemma and Costa – selling off our climate future Mark next Tuesday February 26th in your diary - and come to the community rally to oppose the NSW Government sell off of our electricity. 11am Tuesday 26 February Saturday March 15, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
PUBLIC FORUM with Kathy Black KATHY is a trade union official and co-convenor of US LABOR AGAINST WAR, FELLOWSHIP HOUSE Tuesday April 01, 2008
Saturday April 05, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Earthcare Park is excited to present "Power UP!" - a completely free, all-ages, solar-powered Youthweek music event. Power UP! is an environmentally themed event, featuring inspirational speakers from a range of local and national environment organisations, market stalls, tree-planting and art workshops, an organic and biodynamic BBQ, bike giveaway and featuring excellent local bands:
Power UP! is being held on Saturday April 5, 2pm - 5pm Friday April 11, 2008
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Climate Change | Social Change April 11-13, 2008 Conference agenda is attached. For information visit the conference homepage. Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Saturday April 12, 2008
(all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Climate Change | Social Change April 11-13, 2008 Conference agenda is attached. For information visit the conference homepage. Sunday April 13, 2008
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Climate Change | Social Change April 11-13, 2008 Conference agenda is attached. For information visit the conference homepage. Friday April 18, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:03 pm
STOP THE SELL-OFF: KEEP POWER IN OUR HANDS COMMUNITY RALLY WHEN: 1.00 pm, FRIDAY 18 April, 2008 WHERE: Outside Michael Costa's Office, 26 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle WHY: To tell Michael Costa - the people of NSW say NO!! Stop the NSW Government from handing over OUR electricity to the private sector. Join concerned workers and families at the Rally. For further information or to obtain the publicity flyer, contact Gary Kennedy on 4929 1162 or: gary at newtradeshall dot com dot au Thursday May 08, 2008
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm
The Carbon Connection A film screening to support the upcoming Camp for Climate Action. Air pollution in Scotland, land clearances in Brazil, lies in the boardroom... The documentary follows the story of two communities who learned to make their own films about living in the impacts of the carbon market. Sunday May 11, 2008
Start: 12:15 pm
End: 12:45 pm
Organised by LIVE. This year, tell our leaders what you really want….(besides chocolate & breakfast in bed!) For today’s and tomorrow’s children to enjoy the same safe climate that we all grew up in. You don’t need to be a mother to join us, it’s enough to have had one. So gather your mother, other people’s mothers, friends, colleagues, neighbours…and join us for a big group photograph to tell our leaders to: Tuesday May 13, 2008
Start: 9:15 am
End: 10:15 am
Support nonviolent direct action against climate change A vigil to support the "Kooragang 16", who appear in court facing trespass charges following a positive community nonviolent direct action against coal exports. Thursday May 15, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Hunter Catholics – a response to Climate Change and Global Warming “There’s a benevolent spirit about the climate change crisis, everyone is motivated to make a difference and it’s a matter of linking up the right tools with the right people.” “Domestically there is technology available to help households actually lower their emissions.” “The only sustainable way forward is to put rational activity firmly in the context of moral values.” Monday May 19, 2008
Tuesday May 20, 2008
Sunday June 01, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
A music event to support the Camp for Climate Action. Bands including The Bits, Funky Farmer, Dhopec, Charlie Barbecue and Paul Spencer. Plus food, films, raffle, pub quiz and more. Sunday 1 June from 2 pm. The Lass O'Gowrie, Railway St, Wickham, Newcastle. Thursday June 19, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Curing Australia's Coal Addiction a public forum to remedy Australia's black lung 6:30pm Thursday June 19 Footbridge Theatre, University of Sydney Featuring:
Coal is Australia's number one contribution to climate change. Learn what people in the UK and here in Australia are doing to combat our coal addiction and how you can get involved. Thursday June 26, 2008
Start: 5:15 pm
End: 6:30 pm
In the face of dangerous levels of climate change, the public is becoming increasingly strident in its calls for significant action on greenhouse pollution. The Camp for Climate Action in Newcastle in July will see a broad cross-section of people from across Australia converge to take direct action on climate change. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Greenpeace and the Total Environment Centre would like to invite you to an exciting public forum to discuss how Australia can end its reliance on coal and shift to a renewable energy future. (Please find PDF invite attached.) Feel free to distribute this invitation. Friday June 27, 2008
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Life beyond coal Newcastle City Hall Facilitated by:
Speakers include: Wednesday July 02, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Public Forum Emma Brindal : Damien Lawson 6.30 PM Wednesday July 2 Biofuels are being pushed as a climate change solution by governments, international institutions and big business. However, there are significant concerns that swapping food for fuel is actually fuelling climate change. Saturday July 05, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
1PM Saturday July 5 at City Square corner Swanston & Collins St Melbourne http://climaterally.blogspot.com Brumby & Rudd, get serious! NO DESALINATION PLANT -- PHASE OUT COAL YES to renewable energy, public transport & urgent action to stop global warming Monday July 07, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The Sociology and Anthropology forum will be holding a seminar on the topic - Transitions to a Low Energy Future. This event will be co-hosted by the National Students of Sustainability Conference at Newcastle University (Sunday - Tuesday). All staff, students and members of the public are welcome. There is no charge. Speakers will be: Janet Millington - Permaculture Designer and coordinator of the Transitions She will be speaking about the inevitability of a transition to a low energy Thursday July 10, 2008
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The camp for climate action will be an inspiring five days of workshops and grassroots direct action aimed at stopping the expansion of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle. If you're tired of hot air and want to take real action against climate change, we invite you to join us, get involved in organising the camp, and help spread the word. Friday July 11, 2008
(all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The camp for climate action will be an inspiring five days of workshops and grassroots direct action aimed at stopping the expansion of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle. If you're tired of hot air and want to take real action against climate change, we invite you to join us, get involved in organising the camp, and help spread the word. Saturday July 12, 2008
(all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The camp for climate action will be an inspiring five days of workshops and grassroots direct action aimed at stopping the expansion of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle. If you're tired of hot air and want to take real action against climate change, we invite you to join us, get involved in organising the camp, and help spread the word. Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am
“Now or never” – Join the giant Human Sign at Climate Camp
Sunday July 13, 2008
(all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The camp for climate action will be an inspiring five days of workshops and grassroots direct action aimed at stopping the expansion of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle. If you're tired of hot air and want to take real action against climate change, we invite you to join us, get involved in organising the camp, and help spread the word. Monday July 14, 2008
(all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The camp for climate action will be an inspiring five days of workshops and grassroots direct action aimed at stopping the expansion of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle. If you're tired of hot air and want to take real action against climate change, we invite you to join us, get involved in organising the camp, and help spread the word. Tuesday July 15, 2008
(all day)
The camp for climate action will be an inspiring five days of workshops and grassroots direct action aimed at stopping the expansion of the world's biggest coal port in Newcastle. If you're tired of hot air and want to take real action against climate change, we invite you to join us, get involved in organising the camp, and help spread the word. Wednesday August 13, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Melting ice caps... CARBON TRADING: Public discussion: Monday August 18, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Climate Change Torch event at the Drip Reserve Picnic Area Monday 18 August 11am – 2pm (next Monday). Sunday August 24, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
[img_assist|nid=758|title=Our rivers are sacred|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=731|height=928] Monday August 25, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
MINING AND WATER FORUM 2008 When: Monday 25th August 2008 9:30am for 10:00am start Where: Environmental Learning Facility Orange Showgrounds, Leeds Parade, ORANGE NSW Thursday August 28, 2008
Start: 7:30 pm
Lake Macquarie Climate Action and Climate Action Newcastle Invite you to a public forum: GREEN JOBS FOR A GREENER HUNTER - WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS ? Climate Change can no longer be denied and a strong policy to curb Greenhouse Gas emissions is long overdue. The six coal-fired power stations in the Hunter generate 80% of the energy in NSW, and are the major source of greenhouse pollution. They must be phased out and replaced with renewable energy technologies that are effective and readily available. Tuesday September 16, 2008
Start: 8:15 am
End: 12:01 pm
Coal companies call the NSW Gunnedah Basin the "new coal f Saturday September 20, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
[img_assist|nid=785|title=mammyjohnson|desc=|link=node|align=center|width=573|height=766] Sunday September 21, 2008
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We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Monday September 22, 2008
(all day)
Start: 11:59 pm
End: 11:59 pm
We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Tuesday September 23, 2008
(all day)
Start: 11:59 pm
End: 11:59 pm
We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Wednesday September 24, 2008
(all day)
Start: 11:59 pm
End: 11:59 pm
We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Thursday September 25, 2008
(all day)
Start: 11:59 pm
End: 11:59 pm
We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Friday September 26, 2008
(all day)
Start: 11:59 pm
End: 11:59 pm
We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Start: 8:30 am
End: 9:20 am
As part of a week of national climate actions, the coal cleaning ladies will show you just how clean coal can be. Hair nets on, scrubbing brush and detergent in hand. Frock up in your hottest cleaning lady outfit, and come and help clean some coal. Saturday September 27, 2008
(all day)
We need urgent action on climate change! A call for a national week of protest action beginning September 21 Thursday October 02, 2008
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
CLIMATE EMERGENCY * 100% electricity from renewables in ten years Call for urgent action Organised by People for a Safe Climate Next organising meeting: 5pm Thursday August 21, Students Association back room, UTS Broadway All welcome! Saturday October 25, 2008
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The Pacific Calling Partnership invites you to a participatory forum Pacific Calling for Climate Justice a human rights framework? 9.00am - 5pm Saturday 25 October 2008 Gleeson Auditorium Australian Catholic University 25A Barker Rd Strathfield NSW Forum The forum will open with Indigenous representatives from Australia and the Pacific speaking about the effects of climate change on their people. The forum will then explore how an effective human rights framework can respond to calls for climate justice from our neighbours: Monday November 10, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Join hundreds of thousands of people all around the world on the International Day of Action on Climate Change calling for a strong, binding and urgent global agreement to rapidly cut greenhouse pollution. We're going for a record-breaking attempt to have the largest non-commercial human sign in Australian history. Register now Tuesday November 11, 2008
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
A community forum to discuss mining & health issues Tuesday 11 November at 7.30pm MC John Drinan This forum is an opportunity to share concerns and raise issues about the impacts of mining pollution on the Singleton community and the rest of the Hunter Valley. We need a big crowd to send a strong message to elected representatives in the region that the community does share legitimate concerns about health impacts from coal. For more information contact: Saturday November 22, 2008
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
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