Laugh yourself silly at the next momentous evening of laughter targeting "Greenies". all money raised goes towards The Wilderness Society's conservation campaigns.
Where: Sydney Comedy Store, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.
When: 25th Jan 2012 (Australia Day Eve) 7.30pm
Price: $40 +bf
Bookings: (02) 9357 1419 or Book Online Now
Call or text Mal to get involved 0424 225 078.
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Where: Nielsen Park, Vaucluse. When: Dec 21st 3pm.
All welcome. Food and drink supplied. Please join us to celebrate a busy year of environmental activism at this beautiful harbourside park.
To RSVP and for more details email me: malcolm.fisher@wilderness.org.au
]]>Come and hear about the beginning of a new agenda for the Wilderness Society in NSW to see the protection of our rivers in NSW. We have the most degraded river systems in Australia with less than 3% in a pristine condition. We currently have a once in a lifetime opportunity through the release of the draft Murray Darling Basin Plan to restore the value and importance of healthy rivers to our landscape.
This will be a fantastic day, surrounded by National Parks and 200 million year old Sandstone Gorges- this area is known as one of the most beautiful river systems in the world.
Onboard you will enjoy lunch and discussion with Belinda and Chris on river protection.
Depart from Berowra Waters cruising Berowra Creek and the Hawkesbury River past Marra Marra National Park and Muogamurra nature reserve in the wildest and most picturesque part of the Hawkesbury River on the Historic M.V. Macquarie Princess.
Where and When: Saturday 8th October 2011 - 10am sharp: depart Sydney campaign Office, 64-76 Kippax St, Surry Hills in mini bus - Arrive back at Surry Hills: 3:00-3.30pm.
Feel free to make your own way there and meet us before we dock. Below are directions to meet us there.
Leave from: The Wilderness Society (NSW) 64-76 Kippax St, Surry Hills 2010
Cost: $38 per person including cruise and lunch – we suggest you also bring snacks to eat on the go
How to book: Please call or email Sharna and pay on the day at Macquarie Princess Cruise cash or cheque accepted.
RSVP: 29th September 2011
Email sharna.aquilina@wilderness.org.au or call 0450 605 701 or free call number 1800 030 641
If you would like to meet us there: Address of where boat leaves: Macquarie Cruises 199 Bay Road, Berowra Waters 02 8402 3702 Please call or go to website http://www.macquarieprincesscruises.com.au for directions.
Click here to find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to the Wilderness Society.
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All members of the Wilderness Society Inc were invited to attend.
It was also possible to attend the AGM by joining a meeting in one of our local campaign centre locations, connected via tele-communications to the Melbourne meeting.
Click here to view the draft minutes of the meeting.
The rest of this page has been left as it was prior to the meeting, for reference.
Date: Saturday 19 November 2011
Time: 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (see below for your local time)
Agenda: Confirmation of minutes of previous AGM; campaign report; financial report; other reports; election of committee; appointment of auditor.
Format: The meeting will be held simultaneously at the locations below, connected via telecommunications. It will be convened and facilitated from the Melbourne location:
| City | Time | Address |
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Brisbane |
12:30pm EST registration for a 1:00pm start |
Brisbane Workers' Community Centre, 2 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington |
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Cairns |
12:30pm EST registration for a 1:00pm start |
The Wilderness Society, Upstairs, 16 Scott St, Cairns |
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Sydney |
1:30pm EDT registration for a 2:00pm start |
The Wilderness Society, Suite 402, 64-76 Kippax St, Surry Hills |
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Newcastle |
1:30pm EDT registration for a 2:00pm start |
The Wilderness Society, The Lock-Up, 90 Hunter St, Newcastle |
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Melbourne |
1:30pm EDT registration for a 2:00pm start |
The Hub meeting space, 3rd floor, 673 Bourke St, Melbourne |
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Hobart |
1:30pm EDT registration for a 2:00pm start |
The Wilderness Society, National Office, 57F Brisbane St, Hobart |
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Launceston |
1:30pm EDT registration for a 2:00pm start |
The Wilderness Society, 174 Charles St, Launceston |
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Adelaide |
1:00pm CDT registration for a 1:30pm start |
The Wilderness Society, 7/118 King William St, Adelaide |
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Perth |
10:30am WST registration for an 11am start |
The Wilderness Society, 2 Delhi St, West Perth |
All members are eligible to nominate for election to the Committee of Management of the Wilderness Society Inc. Nominations have now closed. Download a nomination form. Read the TWS Inc Committee of Management Code of Conduct. Nominations were to be submitted in writing by 20 October to allow other members to view the information in plenty of time before the meeting.
Details of nominations for the Committee of Management received by the deadline are here.
Minutes of previous meetings:
Annual Review (incorporating Director's Report, Convenor's Report and Treasurer's Report)
Auditor's Report and Financial Statements
Nominations received for the committee (nominations have now closed)
Election rules (set by the Committee of Management)
TWS Inc Constitution as amended 11 December 2010
Modified Consensus Decision Making Policy (how we make decisions at TWS meetings)
View a copy of the letter sent to all members on approximately 15 September 2011 by mail or email notifying them of the meeting.
For further information please call 1800 030 641.
Where: Awabakal Nature Reserve (Meet in the carpark at the far end of Ocean St, Dudley)
When: Sunday September 4, anytime 10.00 – 3.00
Join us in a day of nature-based activities to celebrate our 10th Anniversary Walk. Guided tours and activities with botanical experts, nature photographers, ecologists, and National Parks Discovery Rangers. Enjoy a slow guided walk through the spring wildflowers of the coastal heath against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. All members of the public, all ages welcome. Easy walking along sandy tracks. Bring a hat, a camera, and something to drink.
For more information phone:
John Simpson: 0400 882 897
Maree McCarthy: 0410 405 815
Greg Giles: 4961 1105 (A.H)
Awabakal Wildflower Walk Activities Program:
Activities will be running continuously through the day. Check with the organisers on the day for up-coming tours and to book for particular activities.
Awabakal wildflower walk with local guides. Approx 2 hour wander through the coastal dune heath with expert commentary and plenty of time to look around and ask questions. You are never more than 15 minutes fast walk away from home.
Fabulous fruiting fungi with Gregg Heathcote, local mycophile and member of the Central Coast & Hunter Regional Fungal Network.
Approx 1 hour to explore the fascinating but little understood worldof fungi.
Bushland birding with Greg Little, bird ecologist and member of the Hunter Bird Observers Club. It’s always pot-luck with bird watching, but an hour in the woodlands and wetland will provide plenty of opportunity to see and learn about the common species and, perhaps, some of the not-so common
Wonderful wetland walk with Graeme Prichard. Discover the ecological richness of wetland plants and animals with a 1 hour walk around Redhead Lagoon.
National Parks Discovery Ranger activities
Activities for children and adults – full program available on the day
Catch the bus – Route 322 from Newcastle Station or Route 322 from Dudley
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To help stop this environmental disaster, TWS Newcastle has set up the Pilliga Coal Seam Gas Action Group. If you're concerned about CSG, or about one of our great natural areas in the Pilliga, come along. We'd like to share some ideas we have about how we can help stop this project, and we'd love to hear yours.
See the following article for some details
The group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (first meeting 14.7.2011)
Where: Hunter Community Environment Centre, 165 Parry St Hamilton East (opp. Trees in Newcastle)
When: 6-7pm
For further information contact Warrick Jordan @ warrick.jordan@wilderness.org.au, 0451 633 197, or in the TWS office on 49294395.
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There will also be a BBQ, raffle prizes and childrens activities.
This event is co-sponsored by OCCI and the Wilderness Society Newcastle.
For enquiries contact: (02) 4929 4395 or email prue.bodsworth@wilderness.org.au
Where: Barry Park Fingal Bay, Port Stephens
When: Sunday 17th July, 12noon - 3pm
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Damage to aquifers, competition for groundwater and disposal of extracted salt water are concerns of farmers and rural towns, as are the chemicals injected for Fracking the coal seams to extract the gas. Fugitive emissions from pipes and well leaks can release damaging methane.
Particulates from open cut mining can cause health hazards. How can agriculture and mining co-exist in these regions? The Mining Companies are proposing solutions. New Government regulations and adequate monitoring of mining operations are urgently required to minimise these potential environmental and health hazards.
This public forum will be chaired by Phillip Adams and opened by Jack Mundey.
The panel of speakers include
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The Environment Forum – NSW Election 2011
From renewable energy to river protection, mining and gas, planning and public transport - this question and answer forum is your chance to hear directly from the major parties.
Renowned ABC journalist Quentin Dempster will MC the evening.
Seats are limited, please RSVP online at http://www.nccnsw.org.au/state-election or call 02 9516 1488.
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The WildEndurance 100km team challenge is on
again 30th April - 1st May in the stunning Blue Mountains of NSW.
Visit the WildEndurance website for information about the event and how to get involved >>
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Find out how a gift in your Will can make a huge difference to the future of Australia’s landscapes and wildlife for generations to come as Wilderness Society staff will outline and discuss the latest conservation challenges facing our climate, our wilderness and the precious habitat of wildlife. They will discuss the environmental implications of the Wilderness Society’s key campaigns around WildCountry, climate change and forest protection.
This will be an inspiring and informative event, followed by afternoon tea and an opportunity to have a chat with Wilderness Society’s conservation staff.
When: Saturday 19th February, 2011
Time: 1.00pm Registration
1.30pm-2.30pm Presentations by Wilderness Society staff
2.30pm-4.00pm Complimentary afternoon tea and catch up with campaigners
Where: Newcastle Campaign Centre,
Hunter Heritage Centre,
90 Hunter St, Newcastle.
Phone: 02 4929 4395
RSVP: Please confirm your acceptance of this invitation or any dietary requirements to Sharna Aquilina, National Bequest Officer by Monday 14th February 2011. Phone (07) 3855 2941/0450 605
701/1800 030 641 or email sharna.aquilina@wilderness.org.au
Find out how a gift in your Will can make a huge difference to the future of Australia’s landscape and wildlife for generations to come.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received an invitation in the mail, please disregard the National Trust's address. The address has changed. The new address for the National Trust is below. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Peter Cooper, NSW Forest Campaigner, and Lyndon Schneiders, National Campaign Director will revisit some of the Wilderness Society’s terrific wins over the last year and touch on future campaign directions, including an update on our most popular national campaigns, saving the Kimberley. This will be an inspiring and informative event, followed by afternoon tea and an opportunity to have a chat with Wilderness Society’s conservation staff.
Date: Sunday 20th February, 2011
Time: 1.00pm Registration
1.30pm-2.30pm Presentations by Wilderness Society staff
2.30pm-4.00pm Complimentary afternoon tea and catch up with campaign staff
Where: National Trust Centre (situated on ObservatoryHill)
Watsons Rd, Millers Point
Sydney
Ph: 02 9258 0123
RSVP: Please confirm your acceptance of this invitation or any dietary requirements to Sharna Aquilina, National Bequest Officer, by Monday 14th February 2011, by phoning (07) 3855 2941, 0450 605701, freecall 1800 030 641 or email sharna.aquilina@wilderness.org.au. Please also let us know if you require further directions by car, foot or public transport.
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In fact lots of hilarious moments can be guaranteed at this famous annual night of comedy where some of the nation’s finest humorists slide environmentalists under the grill and turn up the heat!
The Green Roast is a wonderful opportunity to let your hair down, have a good laugh and raise money for the Wilderness Society’s conservation campaigns.
This year the comedians include Chris Wainhouse, Cam Knight and Daniel Townes and they’ve been especially primed to use mirth to save the earth!
Where: It’s all happening at the Sydney Comedy at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney.
(Cnr Lang Rd & Driver Ave Moore Park)
When: Tuesday January 25th (Australia Day eve).
Bar opens 7pm, Doors Open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.
Tickets are $35 each + booking fee. Book online here >>
Or call 9357 1419
As well as a host of hilarity there’ll be a great raffle and special guests - so make sure you book early to confirm your place!
For more information contact:
Mal Fisher on (02) 9282 9553
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The Wilderness Society (Sydney) Inc will be holding its AGMAgenda
1. Welcome, attendance and apologies
2. Minutes of 2009 AGM
3. Management committee’s report
4. Financial statements for the year to 30 June 2010 and treasurer’s report
5. Appointment of auditors for the financial year 2010/11
6. Campaign report
7. Appointment of management committee members and office bearers
8. Any other business
9. Close of meeting
When: Sunday Nov 14, 8am - 1pm
We’re holding a community event at the Newcastle Farmers Markets this weekend with our mates from the No Tillegra Dam Group.
We’ll have our 2011 calendars and diaries to sell, some new petitions to sign and some colouring in games for the kids. Live music will be playing from the wee hours of the morning through 'til lunchtime - what more could you want on a sunny Sunday morn?
The event marks the fourth year since the Tillegra Dam proposal was announced. The money raised from selling our wares will help us take the campaign strongly towards the state election, March next year.
Bring your friends and come find us at our market stall. Plenty of the crew from the Wilderness Society Newcastle will be there to say G'day to.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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