This is an invitation to participate in our 2010 activities. We're also interested to help local groups with ways they can cut carbon emissions.

Three years ago, Sustainable Jamboree was established as a volunteer based not-for-profit community organisation in the Jamboree Ward of Brisbane (Centenary Suburbs).

However all are welcome to participate in our workshops to cut emissions, festival events, forums and efforts to influence government policy.

In 2009/2010 we have been awarded $15,000 in government funding to promote sustainability and helps reduce our carbon footprint to address climate change by working with households, schools and other organisations.

2010 is off to a flying start for us with our free 2 hr Energy Savers' Series Forum on 24 Feb which is repeated on 27 Feb at Mt Ommaney Library.
It is funded by the Brisbane City Council through a Lord Mayor's Sustainability Grant.

Don't miss speakers which include energy gurus such as:

Peter Casey (Principal Engineer Energy Efficiency) from the Brisbane City Council;
the Carbon Doctors (Home Sustainability Assessors); and representatives of the Alternative Technology Association.


We're also calling for expressions of interest in future Low Carbon Diet workshops. These are likely to be held 24 & 27 March, 24 April and 22 & 26 May 2010 at the Mt Ommaney Library. We can also run sessions for your group at a time/date to suit.


Feel free to join our Facebook page to check out all our media clips and photos! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43398252388
For more activity information refer to http://sustainablejamboree.org or
http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/events/3235641.energy-savers-scheme-forum


Ngaire McGaw
Volunteer Convenor

Winner of the Lord Mayor's Greenheart Hero Award Nov 2009
http://sustainablejamboree.org
Ph 3375 7268 (a/h)
0400 141 040



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Urging submissions - Development Application

This message is for anyone who is concerned about how the proposed Hare Krishna temple might interfere with habitat and sightlines at the ridge of the Rocks Riverside Park (backing on to Jennifer Street in Seventeen Mile Rocks).

Centenary District Environmental Action group (CDEA) will be doing a proforma submission to help others doing a submission.

There may be concerns about tree losses, stability of soil/cliff, aesthetic issues and a departure from precedents about ensuring the view of the natural cliff from the river isn't interrupted by monuments/buildings. There may also be significant traffic issues.

DA Ref No: A002256510. Objections by 29 January 2010.

Let me know if you're interested and I can provide you with contact details for Shealagh Walker, President of CDEA if you would like more information/assistance or contact Brisbane City Council on phone 3403 8888.

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Series of *Permaculture and Sustainable Living workshops* in 2010
Starts 6 February 2010

Presented by the Graceville-Sherwood Community Garden Planning Group

Topics include "Growing Healthy Vegies", "Keeping Chooks in Your Backyard", "Composting & Worm Farming", "Pests & Diseases"... and more!

Workshops in February and March are:

Composting & Worm Farming
with Richard Neilsen
Learn the art, science and mystery of creating lush compost and enlisting worms to enrich your garden soil.
Sat 06 Feb 2010, 1.30 - 4.30pm

Understanding Your Soil
with Richard Neilsen
Learn what's in your soil, how to test your soil and how healthy soil helps plants grow.
Sat 20 Feb 2010, 1.30 - 4.30pm

Growing Healthy Vegies
with Simon Ross
Seasonal selection, crop rotation, companion planting and other ways to get the best out of your garden.
Sat 06 Mar 2010, 1.30 - 4.30pm

Establishing & Maintaining a Healthy Vegie Garden
with Simon Ross
Learn how to build a 'no-dig' and other vegie gardens, plant them out and maintain them.
Sat 20 Mar 2010, 1.30 - 4.30pm

Richard Neilsen and Simon Ross are permaculture teachers from Northey Street City Farm.

All workshops are $50 per person, per workshop ($35 concession / health care card holders), and are presented by qualified permaculturalists and horticulturalists from across Brisbane. You'll learn how to turn your backyard into a source of healthy plants and nutritious food, and have access to expert advice on a range of gardening issues.

For further information, contact Paul Grace (Coordinator, Planning Group - gscommunitygarden@gmail.com or 3379 7998 after hours. Please feel free to invite others who may be interested.

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Grid connected solar power / photovoltaic buying group

This is the only not-for-profit organisation organising buying groups in Brisbane that we're aware of. They presented at our Energy Efficiency Show in Nov 2008.

Local Power has just announced that their Buying Group #4 (BG#4) is now being planned and will be open to receive orders in February 2010.

For more details please visit:
http://localpower.net.au/buyinggroup.htm
email - info@localpower.net.au

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Protecting koala habitat - public consultation

Closing date for feedback: 28 February 2010

Koalas in South East Queensland are under serious threat from development, cars, dogs and disease.

In December 2008, the Queensland Government introduced the Koala Response Strategy committing to a number of planning and management actions to protect South East Queensland’s koalas.

The Department of Infrastructure and Planning and the Department of Environment and Resource Management are proposing to introduce new koala state planning instruments to protect koala habitat and manage conflicts with urban development.

On 24 December 2009, new draft state planning instruments were released for public comment until 28 February 2010. These are draft only and will take effect when finalised in 2010.

To find out more about and have your say on the new draft koala state planning instruments (open until 28 February 2010), visit http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/koalas/koal...

For more information about this consultation
Web site: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/koalas/koal...
Email address: seqkoala@derm.qld.gov.au
Postal address: Draft Koala State Planning Instruments
Department of Environment and Resource Management
Reply Paid PO Box 15155 City East
Brisbane QLD 4002
Fax: 07 3330 5515


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Interested in Sustainable Living and Sustainable Business?

Qld Government: http://www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au/
Australian Government: http://www.climatechange.gov.au/
About the Qld Solar Hot Water Program: http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/queensland_solar_hot_water_progra...
Queenslanders urged to save energy though mercury rises: http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.asp...

Australian Government Energy Efficient Homes package: http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/

Brisbane City Council: www.citysmart.com.au and www.greenheartcitysmart.com
Australian Conservation Foundation: http://www.acfonline.org.au/default.asp
G Magazine: http://www.gmagazine.com.au/
Courier Mail's Green Blog: http://blogs.news.com.au/couriermail/greenblog/