For pics visit www.elissa.info/nodams/ Today I attended the No Dams protest at Kanganda. The State Government is proposing to build a dam on the Mary River, resuming about 500 residents and threateningRead More…
Campaign training
Attended a campaign training session today hosted by Paul Thomas from Tasmanian Greens. Was a valuable session. Thanks Paul! http://mexes.com.ua/ http://www.np.com.ua/
No Dam Campaign Launch
Tonight I attended the launch of The Greens No Dams campaign. Enjoyed a bit of music, a touching and inspiring film about Tassie’s legendary Franklin River campaign and – at the endRead More…
Yoshimi
Her name is Yoshimi she’s a black belt in karate working for the city she has to discipline her body ‘Cause she knows that it’s demanding to defeat those evil machines IRead More…
Open letter to Mr Greg Bourne and WWF Australia team
Dear Mr Greg Bourne and WWF Australia team, I read with dismay the news that WWF Australia has accepted the federal government’s push to expand uranium mining and exports. As a GenerationRead More…
Greens job interviews
I was on a panel tonight conducting interviews for the Queensland Greens as we are employing an office manager for the first time. Really exciting times! http://www.mexes.com.ua/ http://www.np.com.ua/
Met with Wynnum/Manly Regional Development Partnership
Attended a meeting tonight of the Wynnum/Manly Regional Development Partnership. I am thinking of becoming a member and also joining a steering commitee to organise the development of an eco-centre on theRead More…
Welcome home refugee protesters
Picked up two of my favourite refugee protesters this morning and bundled them in my car and took them to the comfort of their homes. THANK YOU Bronwen and Scotia for makingRead More…
I feel so sick – what’s happening to the country i was born and raised in? I feel so lost…
Article in today’s SMH. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY COUNTRY???!??!?!?!!?!?!? I shouldn’t have to fight stuff like this! I should be happily married with a nice bundle of kids and focusing myRead More…
Wish a safe journey to refugee activists
Tonight I waved off the wonderful refugee activists who hopped on a bus to journey to Villawood to protest against the federal government’s appalling policy of mandatory detention and their increasingly harshRead More…
Bayside Greens meeting
Attended a Bayside Greens meeting tonight. We conducted preselections. More official info to be announced at a later date. http://www.mexes.com.ua/ http://www.priority-express.com.ua
Qld Greens Management Committee Meeting
As acting convenor I figured I should probably attend the Qld Greens Management Committee tonight. 🙂 Was a good meeting. Very long as per usual – from 6pm-9.30pm. Am never sure whenRead More…
Greens hug people too
It was a fabulous evening. Unfortunately, not enough people attended to appreciate the sheer fabulousness of it. You all missed out! To make up for your absence, please send donations to: QldRead More…
Long meetings are fun!
Attended Qld Greens Management Committee meeting tonight. Yay! Fun! http://www.mexes.com.ua/ http://www.rozumdim.com.ua/
Stop the War Rally and March
I had to miss the rally and march today as I was hosting a fundraiser for work, but heard a mention from someone that a peace protest was holding up the trafficRead More…
Good luck Glen
Fellow Queensland Greens member Glen Ryman is running as the candidate for the state by-election in the seat of Gaven. Glen, I wish you all the very best in your campaign andRead More…
Qld Greens State Council
As acting convenor I facilitated the Qld Greens State Council today. It was a challenging but good day (as any good political meeting should be). I enjoy consensus decision making and grassrootsRead More…
Wildlife carers – gotta love ’em
A friend of mine lives in the country. He’s always wanted to be a wildlife carer and, last night he told me he’s taken the big step and is adopting a babyRead More…
Energy efficiency
Went to a seminar tonight that Bayside Greens put on about energy efficiency in the home. It was quite interesting actually. I’m looking at buying a house at the end of theRead More…
Minister of Torture has such a way with words
I just read an article from 8 days ago when the West Papuans refugees first landed in Australia. Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone said: “We have never listened to individual lobby groups aboutRead More…