| Help us support the future of the planet while helping Australian communities |
| · Are you fed up with government inaction on climate change?
· Do you want to show that acting locally we can do things differently?
· Do you believe that we should be able to use and share local renewable energy?
Not sure what you can do to help in the battle to stop climate change? Changing energy providers to a social enterprise that supports community while helping get more renewable energy into the grid is an easy way to take a stance.
You can switch providers now to Enova Energy … But, if you’d like to do even more – you can also become an Enova Community Energy shareholder. Hurry though, as the shareholder offer closes on 17 November 2018. Or, you can simply help us share the word through emailing this flyer to your friends and associates, or sharing the news on social media as outlined below.
ENOVA ENERGY
Enova exists for those of us concerned about the environment and who would like to see Australia’s power supply transition to renewables, while supporting local communities.
Enova is set to expand from its Northern Rivers base into all of NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia – replicating its renewable energy model in other regions and towns. To do so, it is expediting its growth through a crowdfunding campaign aimed at raising $3 million.
Enova is Australia’s first community-owned energy retailer and is also a social enterprise, returning 50% of profits after tax and reinvestment back into communities through innovative projects like solar gardens and microgrids, energy efficiency services, energy education and projects such as installing solar on social housing to make renewable energy more accessible for all.
PIONEERING A TRANSITION TO A NEW MODEL
The company’s expansion builds on its successful growth since it began in Northern NSW just two years ago. Enova was funded by over 1000 individuals, families and community organisations who wanted to pioneer a transition in Australia’s energy model with a key community component.
Enova believes that by reclaiming control of energy generation and retail, communities can build social capital, ensure an equitable renewables transition, and forge a pathway towards a cleaner environment for all. Losing confidence in the ability of our governments to deliver these outcomes, we want to take control of our destiny from the ground up.
Enova now has a strong customer base, and has kept money locally in the northern NSW economy that would have usually been spent on big energy retailers outside the region. |
| INVEST IN THE FUTURE
To help the renewable energy revolution, and help communities take charge of their own energy supplies, you can become a shareholder for as little as $100. Shares are $1 each with a minimum purchase of $100.
But hurry, as this unique opportunity to support the future of power, the planet and local communities, closes on 17th November 2018 |
| Enova Energy Pty Ltd
PO Box 435 Byron Bay
New South Wales, 2481
02 5622 1700 |
This event has been postponed and we’ll let you know the new date when announced.
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Ngara is proud to launch the Human Rights Charter on Tuesday November 13th
Mullumbimby Civic Centre, doors open 5pm with music and mingling
Comedy, short speeches, dancers and singing at 6pm, closes 8pm
Finger food (please bring some if you can!) and sort of cocktails
Donations entry
Inspired by Gillain Triggs and created over a series of public meetings with Sue Higginson and Mark Swivel
The Human Rights Charter is the beginning of a movement to enshrine basic legal rights in Australia of our people, our land and our future
Come along and join the party, and learn more.
More on the Ngara Institute website read more
Bring signs you make or red triangles, wear red (for Stop) or blue (for clean water.)
Call on governments at all levels to ban water extraction for commercial bottling unless there is prior public approval.
Meet in the little park next to the Uki Hall.
Put one on your letterbox / front fence / wherever. $1 from Caldera Environment Centre
Tweed Valley Regional Hospital Kingscliff
Right idea
Wrong place
Stand for the Land and our Community – Make your voice heard
This Saturday, October 20th 10 AM
Cudgen Leagues Club, Wommin Bay Rd Kingscliff
Its not a done deal
No land bought
No planning approval
No 2018/19 budget allocation
No community impact revealed
For more info go to https://RelocateTweedValleyHospital.org
The quickest and easiest way to support renewable energy is to switch to an ethical electricity provider.
Your actions do make a difference – Together we make a change.
‘Power providers_How they stack up’
Courtesy Repower Byron Shire.
Kingscliff TAFE, Saturday 15 September, 9am – 3pm
Be part of this year’s Sustainable Living Home Expo as we provide an all-day program of activities for the whole family to help create more affordable and environmentally-friendly homes and lifestyles in the Tweed.
Be inspired and informed:
- See the creative, inventive display of children’s Sustainable Shoebox House design entries and find out who will win this year’s prizes
- Join in workshops such as keeping backyard chickens, bee keeping, easy food gardens in small spaces, and practical, inexpensive ideas for sustainable living
- Go in the draw to win fantastic prizes
Visit local trade stalls, community groups and talk to Council for all you need to know about smart, sustainable living in the Tweed. Enjoy delicious food and local coffee, and make the most of music and free kids activities available all day.
Home Expo is a waste wise event: BYO cup and bag
Kids Sustainable Shoebox Design competition
Open to all Tweed Shire primary and pre-school aged children.
Construct an eco-friendly ‘sustainable house’ from items found around the home and go in the draw to win great prizes.
Tell me more about the Kids Sustainable Shoebox Design competition. read more
The Githabul Tribe, Githabul Nation Aboriginal Corporation, Githabul Elders and representatives of conservation groups will be holding a press conference at 11.30 am on Thursday 30 August in Kyogle to launch their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the management of Githabul Native Title Lands in the upper Clarence and Richmond Rivers.
On 29 November 2007 the Federal Court of Australia made a consent determination recognising the Githabul People’s Native Title rights and interests over 1120 sq km in 9 National Parks and 13 State Forests.
The MoU proposes:
- Transferring care and control of 29,700ha State Forests for which Githabul Native Title rights are recognised, from the NSW government to the Githabul Tribe.
- Preparing a comprehensive Plan of Management to safeguard conservation and cultural values and prioritise rehabilitation works.
- Achieving an adequately funded comprehensive 15 year rehabilitation plan to arrest and repair forest dieback as part of a Githabul caring for country program.
- Creating more NPWS positions and training for Githabul Working on Country in National Parks in the Kyogle area.
- Transferring the care and control of Crown lands around the Tooloom Falls Aboriginal Place to the Githabul Tribe.
- Promoting the establishment of a Cultural and Tourism Centre at Roseberry Creek.
Githabul spokesperson Rob Williams said:
It is important to understand and acknowledge that the health of the Githabul people in general is directly related to the health of the surrounding country and vice versa. read more
CALLING AUSTRALIA TO ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
How much time is left before Australian business,industry, government and households reach the peak emissions point of no return? How can we ‘chuck a collective Uey’ to reduce our emissions in time? What can we do now?
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Earth System Scientist Professor Will Steffen from the Climate Council and the Stockholm
Resilience Centre.
A film of this event will be screened at WILDSPACE Mullumbimby, 91/74 Main Arm Rd
Sunday 26 August 6-9pm Donation $10
After Prof Steffen’s presentation: MC Mick O’Regan Q&A with expert panel:
Sue Higginson Environmental Law
Tony Pfeiffer Renewable Energy
Amelia Hicks Grass roots action
Simon Clough Democracy in action read more
“Rise for Climate” is a worldwide, annual day of action organised by 350.org. This year there will be thousands of rallies in towns and cities all around the globe, including most Australian capital cities.
Community groups in Tweed, Byron, Lismore and Gold Coast are collaborating to have one at Tweed Heads. Our purpose is to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that puts people and justice before profits.
The State is in the grip of one of its most severe droughts. Wild fires and heatwaves are happening in the Northern hemisphere. Climate change is happening.
It’s time for a fast and fair transition to 100% renewable energy for all! We are at a crossroads. By 2020 net greenhouse gas emissions must begin to fall globally, in order to mitigate the climate crisis. read more
On September 8, thousands of rallies will be held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that works for all of us.
No more stalling, no more delays: it’s time for a fast and fair transition to 100% renewable energy for all.
Join us as we hold our local leaders to account and demand that they walk the talk on climate action.
Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Bay Street, Tweed Heads. Meet 11am. March starts 11.30am, followed by speakers and music back in the park.
https://350.org.au/rise-for-climate-action/
RSVP for Rise for Climate Rally and March
Thanks for joining us last week at the Tweed leg of the Towards Zero Deforestation Roadshow.
Deforestation is causing havoc for our wildlife, our climate, and the health of local communities and our land. I’m so glad you were part of the Roadshow — together we have the power to end the bulldozing of trees and wildlife habitat across the state.
I’ve already started to receive leaf petitions in the post, which is incredible. If you took some home with you, I hope you’ve had some great conversations with your neighbours about the issue. If you’d like me to send you more, please reply to this email.
At the event, NCC Campaigns Director Daisy Barham mentioned we are taking the government to court over its land-clearing laws, which are causing enormous harm across the state. If you would like to support our crowd-funded legal action, you’re most welcome to do so through our website here. read more
Inspire, educate and share your story at Sustainable House Open Day, Sunday September 16, 2018
We are taking a break from the Sustainable House Day Design Competition this year. However, we are super excited to announce that we will host another Open House Day on Sunday 16 September across all of the Northern Rivers.
This event, which will follow on from the Tweed Living for the Future Home Expo on the Saturday, is a great way to inspire Northern Rivers’ residents with the best in local sustainable building.
Last year’s event was a runaway success, educating local owner/builders about the environmental and cost benefits of passive design, using recycled materials, local labour, tips on ventilation, solar heating and power, as well as using non-toxic building materials. read more
You’re invited to join Tweed Shire Council’s Energy Projects Officer, Michael Qualmann, for a free information session at your local library to discuss Power in the Tweed on Wednesday 1 August.
Tweed Heads library: 9.30am
Kingscliff library: 12pm
Murwillumbah library: 3pm
Topics includes where Tweed’s power comes from, why more people are switching to solar and Council’s renewable energy plans for the shire. RSVPs to Council are welcome on (02) 6670 2400.
Here’s a link to the facebook post – please like and share on your FB sites too if possible.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2210482852558495/?event_time_id=2210482859225161
For more power-saving tips visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Energy read more
We’re coming to visit you in Tweed! Join us for our Towards Zero Deforestation Roadshow on July 23rd.
Nature in NSW is in crisis. New laws allow for devastating deforestation and broad scale land clearing of important wildlife habitat. At least 1000 species of plants and animals in NSW are facing extinction, including our iconic koala; and the destruction of their habitats is the leading threat.
As a result of these new laws, 99% of identified koala habitat on private land can be bulldozed, and a staggering 8 million hectares of forest and bushland has no protection from deforestation.
This devastation is firmly within our power to stop – join us for our Towards Zero Deforestation Roadshow! read more
At Murwillumbah bus stop today, taking the message to bus commuters to Splendour in the Grass Festival.
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