More information and to register now: http://www.beyondcoalandgas.org/

Three days of inspiring workshops and discussions

From Saturday 18 - Monday 20 May, 2013, in Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley, NSW, communities from around Australia will gather for three days of inspiring workshops and discussion, to share experiences and to learn from one another under the banner Our Land, Our Water, Our Future — Beyond Coal and Gas.

Governments of all persuasions seem unwilling to correct the power imbalance that has put the interests of coal and gas companies ahead of the interests of the community. Mining has been put before agriculture, tourism, the long-term sustainability of local economies and public health. Our best farmland, drinking water catchments and many of our most precious natural places are under threat. And the scale of the fossil fuel boom poses a global threat to the climate.

But there is a change in the wind. In NSW, the hearings before the Independent Commission Against Corruption have exposed the failings of the regulatory system. In Queensland, the massive expansion of coal and gas ports in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area has earned the rebuke of UNESCO and the World Heritage Committee.

Communities from one end of Australia to the other are standing up to defend the places they love from the impacts of the coal and gas boom. Farmers, landowners, conservationists, scientists, fishers, climate activists and ordinary people from all walks of life are saying “enough is enough”.

As a result, the assumption that the coal and gas boom is good for Australia is being seriously re-assessed.

This gathering is about what happens next. Why and how we move beyond coal and gas.

Stop CSG Tara has been forced to take action against QGC/BG Group after continued mishandling of residents legitimate concerns regarding Health and environmental authority breaches.

Our actions will include gas field tours and non-violent civil disobedience.

Stop CSG Tara is made up of residents, locals and supporters of people battling the rapid expansion of CSG in rural communities.

We invite anybody who shares our views to please join us from the 20th for a week of tours and direct actions, which will lead up to, a sit in on the 25th of May at the BG Group/QGC Kenya Gas field operations. 

We ask anybody who will be joining us to read our values so we all know what to expect for the week.

• I will treat each person (including workers, police and media) with respect I will connect with people and attempt to win hearts & minds
• I will not use violence, threats or insulting language 
• I will protect opponents from insults or attack
• I will not damage equipment, apparatus or property of others I will accept responsibility for my actions
• If I am arrested, I will behave in an exemplary manner
• I will assert my right to protest and my right to silence before the law
• I will know the limits of my anger or despair, and will develop strategies to manage and channel these emotions constructively

Facilities:
We can provide,
Clean hot showers
Clean Toilets
Clean kitchen area.

You will need to bring camping gear.

Communications,:
Telstra 3G phones and wireless Internet work
Boost mobile pre paid also works

Last food and fuel before base camp is Dalby. Closest town is 47km away from base camp where fuel and shopping is available.

Directions:
http://tiny.cc/daynesplace

If you are using a sat nav the address may show up as Benetts School rd or Old Tara rd they are the same rd.

North on M1 take Toowoomba exit on to the Logan motorway. Follow signs through Toowoomba to Dalby. Dalby last fuel and food. From Dalby head towards Chinchilla, about 5 km out of Dalby take the Left turn to Kogan you will pass a cotton gin on your right. Take next left to Kogan (Kogan Condamine rd). Just before Kogan don't take the road to Tara keep driving through Kogan. About 30km past Kogan you will come to the Cross roads (about 88km past Dalby) turn left towards Tara. There is a sign that will say "Tara energy hub". You will pass Vanrenens on your right (Kenya gas field) then Dougal rd also on your right the next rd is Wieambilla rd (on left is Kenya block valve and pipe yard) turn right follow until the end of tar turn left into Old Tara rd I am 218 on your right Lock the gate signs out front.

PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY DOWN THE DRIVEWAY TO AVOID CREATING DUST thanks!

See the Facebook event page for updates.

The residents of Oakdale a town within Sydney's drinking water catchment have overwhelmingly declared their opposition to CSG mining in their township and in Sydney's Water catchment. We will celebrating this event on Sunday 26th May. There will be music, jumping castle , playgound facilities and a few short speeches. Like Nattai we will be erecting a 'Welcome to Oakdale, A Coal Seam Gas free Town' sign. 25 minute drive west of Camden along Burragorang road. Take time to drive to Nattai Lookout and view Lake Burragorang, a beautifull spot.

You're invited to the first instalment of the Use Your Cranium: Public Lecture Series.

The “Use Your Cranium: Public lecture series” showcases the work of scientists, intellectuals, and members of the community working towards a sustainable future. This series will open up a public forum for an interdisciplinary critique of the mining industry: From across the earth sciences, to social sciences and cultural theory. The Use Your Cranium lecture series aims to connect scientists, activists, students and the public, with networks and opportunities in campaigning for a better future. What it involves is two 40minute talks by speakers from different fields, as a monthly event, held at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts.

Speakers:
Dr Mark Diesendorf UNSW 'A Sustainable Energy Future for Australia'
Dr Jeremy Walker UTS 'Neoliberalism and Geoengineering'

Entry is by donation. 
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
5:45pm for a 6pm start.

6pm - 6:40pm: Dr Mark Diesendorf
6:40pm - 7:00pm: Mid Lecture Entertainment (TBC)
7:00pm - 7:40pm: Dr Jeremy Walker
7:40pm - 8:00pm: Q & A

This event is supported by the Australian Student Environment Network as part of a nationwide Lock the Campus campaign which seeks to understand and remove the relationships between universities and the fossil fuel industry.

Full details on the Facebook event page.

Workshop developed around assisting people and campaigners with the knowledge and tools to understand and resist the increased spread of threatening coal and gas exploration in their communities...

Led by Adam Guise and Simon Clough, the following will be covered in the workshop;
- Skills & confidence to actively participate in NVDA
- Know your legal rights & responsibilities at protests
- The power of social movements to affect change
- The success of the Northern Rivers “CSG Free” Campaign

Adam Guise is the Policy advisor to Jeremy Buckingham
Simon Clough is a Social change activist & Deputy Mayor of Lismore 

There will be time for questions, knowledge sharing & network building during the course of the afternoon
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Snacks & refreshments provided.
Donations kindly accepted for
ongoing coal seam gas campaigning.

Please RSVP to:
Marina Farid 0413 949 141
marina.farid@gmail.com

Collaboratively
organised by Stop CSG
groups in Western Sydney 
Stop CSG Blue Mountains
CSG Free Ingleburn
& members of CSG Free Northern Rivers

Updates on the Facebook event page.

In 2012, 60 young people travelled to mining communities around Australia. They heard from Traditional Owners, miners, doctors, farmers, parents and others who have experienced the impacts of coal and gas development.

'Mining The Truth' documents their stories.

We invite you to the Queensland Premiere. 

http://miningthetruth.org.au/teaser

Updates on the Facebook event page.

If the NSW Government fails to protect our drinking water and work starts on the local CSG project, this community has vowed to organise a community blockade.

We will only take this action if the Government leaves us with no other option. The blockade will be peaceful and very well organised. But to be a success we will need to raise a lot of money for a range of essentials, e.g. portaloos, sound equipment, shuttle buses, banners etc.

Here’s your chance to help out and enjoy some great bands at the same time. What’s not to like?!

Once again the legendary Heritage Hotel, Bulli has offered its amazing venue for our Event,

TICKETS are just $20 per person. 
To get yours simply pay using PayPal or transfer directly to the Stop CSG account. Be sure to add your name as a reference on the transaction so we know who you are on the night!
BUY here..
http://stop-csg-illawarra.org/2013/blockaid-gig/


MUSIC

Alotta Presha
http://www.facebook.com/alottapresha?fref=tsi
http://www.myspace.com/alottapresha

Beat Meisters
http://www.facebook.com/beat.meisters?fref=ts

Sweet Lime
http://sweetlime.bandcamp.com/track/million-miles
http://www.facebook.com/sweet.lime.music?fref=ts 

Michele Madden
http://www.facebook.com/MicheleMadden7x?fref=ts

The Merchants
http://www.myspace.com/merchantsounds

Doors open 7pm
The Heritage will have the Restaurant open so come early for dinner and enjoy the show!

Updates on the Facebook event page.

Inviting all concerned Shoalhaven residents to an organising meeting Re; CSG mining in the Shoalhaven and creating a CSG Free Zone with "CSG Free Shoalhaven".

Venue; Bomaderry Bowling Club

Monday 17th of June at 7pm; 

Bomaderry Bowling Club from 7pm until 9pm.All most Welcome

Updates on the Facebook event page.

This is a not for profit tour. It is to educate about the dire impacts of coal seam gas mining / coal mining. For a detailed itinerary please click here to download the flyer.

Hosted by: Mystery Dingo Tours, National Parks Association Armidale, Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas, Frontline Action on Coal (FLAC)

Tour Dates
Fri 19th Sat 20th Sun 21st April 2013
Fri 5th Sat 6th Sun 7th July 2013
Fri 4th Sat 5th Sun 6th Oct 2013

Contact
Muzz 0418 754 869 Email tours@mysterydingo.com
Pat 0428725852 Email pat.schultz@bigpond.com