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On December 12, I joined over 500 Novacastrians in the annual Walk Against Warming event. In the following article, published in the Newcastle Herald on Saturday, Dec 19, I explore my personal connections to the area, along with what the future might hold for the Hunter.
Port Arthur massacre remembered – time to ban semi-automatic pistols
Lee renews the Greens call for a ban on semi-automatic pistols to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre.
Reports marking yesterday’s anniversay of the Port Arthur massacre understandably got caught up in coverage of the book Born or Bred, an indepth look at the life of Martin Bryant.
Radical activism centre stage at Climate Summit
Clive Hamilton set the scene for the four day Climate Summit with an uplifting speech that put “radical activism” centre stage.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Climate Change Minister Penny Wong would be wise to ask for a briefing on the Climate Summit held in Canberra from January 31 to February 3. Discontent with their government is on the rise.
Can drug users deliver an honest debate?
When Premier Morris Iemma was asked about Andrew Johns drug taking he went for the old law and order approach, reminding everyone that if Johns had been caught in NSW he may have faced criminal charges. Although technically that could happen, the fact is that by far the majority of people picked up in NSW with one ecstasy tab are given a warning by the police, or they may end up in a rehabilitation program.
Charities under fire, law change needed to protect fund raising
Commenting on this week’s Federal Court case that has resulted in Aid/Watch loosing its charity status, Greens NSW senate candidate Lee Rhiannon has called on the federal government to define charity in law so community groups are not penalised for their political activities.
Greens secure $13.7 m in heritage projects for NSW
Commenting on the $13.7 million secured by the Australian Greens senators for 63 NSW heritage projects as part of the stimulus package, Greens NSW senate candidate Lee Rhiannon said enormous job creation and heritage protection benefits would flow to local communities.
RAAF risks cover up charge if secret environment document not released
Greens MP and Hunter spokesperson Lee Rhiannon has called for the public release of key government documents on the health implications of RAAF operations over the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range near Port Stephens.
Campaign call: end discrimination spin-off against same-sex couples
On the day of the July 1 start to the federal governments social security reforms, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has called on the government not to force same-sex couples to expose their relationship after years of community alienation.
