Author Archives: Emma

The Transition Town movement is gaining momentum in cities and towns around Australia as small groups of motivated individuals come together to make positive changes in their communities. Title: 1 March. Building vital communities: Transition towns What: seminar & panel discussion When: 01 … Continue reading →

Transition Town initiatives offer hope, as we meet the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Towns, cities, islands globally are following the Transition model. Hear how local communities are taking action – their strategies and how you can be … Continue reading →

From the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning [Media release] Friday, September 11, 2009 More time for public comment on SEQ climate change plan The Queensland Government has extended the period for public consultation on the Draft South East Queensland Climate … Continue reading →

Published in the Courier Mail Tuesday, 8 September 2009 by Graham Readfearn THE year 1938 should have a significant place in the lives of two of the world’s largest groups of addicts – two collectives which whether we like it … Continue reading →

In the past, solar power generation has been largely limited to niche applications (space satellite, telephone repeater stations and remote homesteads) and applications by dedicated enthusiasts, but the technology is now increasingly being adopted by mainstream grid-connected households and businesses.  … Continue reading →

Sustainable Transport is coming our way!! Click image below for registration and more details: Making Kurilpa the Heart of Active & Sustainable Transport in Brisbane A West End Community Association & Transition Kurilpa Initiative A Workshop Facilitated By Australia’s Leading
Sustainable … Continue reading →

“It’s not about stopping anything. It’s about starting something – vibrant local economies that will make our cities and towns the places we very much want them to be.” Continue reading →