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Alarms bells were ringing again last week when both the GC Bulletin
and GC Sun reported that the Mayor was giving support to proposals for a
floating hotel, and a cruise ship terminal for Wave Break Island.
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350 Day climate action |
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On the 10th October, 2010 (10.10.10) people around the world will be
taking action to raise awareness about the reality of climate change and
the urgency for all governments and people to take effective action to
reduce the level of greenhouse gases in the planet's atmosphere. A
'350.org' event is planned for Miami.
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'Wildlife Wingding' – Green Ball fundraiser |
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BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! The tickets are on sale now for an opportunity
to have a great night out while helping the Coast's wildlife. The
evening aims to raise much needed funds for the Currumbin Sanctuary
Wildlife Hospital and consists of brilliant entertainment, a worthy
charity auction, beautiful food and even better company!
Read more and find out how you can be involved ...
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Gecko's AGM |
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On October 13 at 6:30pm at Gecko House, it will be time for our Annual
General Meeting. Nominations for the Board (not bored!) have been
received and we look forward to welcoming them on the night. Come along
to have your say and to thank our hard-working outgoing Board members.
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Corporate responsibility tastes so sweet
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Australian Ethical finds an inspiring and practical example of corporate
responsibility at its best and at all levels, when taking a building
tour of one of the companies it invests in, Herman Miller.
Read more...
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Putting Nature on the Balance
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Banker with the Deutsche Bank, Pavan Sukhev recently gave an
informative talk at the Sydney Opera House on the true cost of
environmental destruction and degradation in the name of business and
money and the economic reality and importance of environmental
preservation. Read more...
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Pensioners and solar income
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If you are a pensioner and you have a solar power system on your roof
and sell power to the grid, payments are deemed as income if received
by cheque or direct deposit. If these payments are shown as credits on
your electricity bill, they are not regarded as income.
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Nominate for Gecko's Awards Night!
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Gecko's Annual Environmental Awards will be held on December 3rd. Now is
the time to nominate for the unsung heroes of our natural environment
that help make a difference. Visit the Awards website to download the
nomination form. Read More...
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Membership
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A warm welcome to our 10 new subscribers this month. We invite you to
join with Gecko! Membership is based on a once-only joining fee,
starting at only $16.50. Please also consider giving Gecko membership as
a gift to friends, family... and even enemies!
Join with us...
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Gecko's Constitution
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Our Treasurer, Bardhold Blecken, has undertaken to modernise Gecko's
Constitution. A proposed new Constitution will be presented at the
October 2010 AGM for member approval. We invite your comments in advance
of the AGM. Read the revised Constitution...
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Animal Action Day
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The 4th annual Animal Action Day is on in Currumbin this weekend,
October 2-3, 2010, to raise awareness, appreciation and respect for all
animals and the environment. It's a free fun family event featuring
performers, stalls, films, workshops, vegan food, jumping castle, face
painting, animal charities, and over $5000 in raffle prizes.
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Robert Hill's guest lecture
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With a long political career behind him and now Chair of the Carbon
Trust of Australia, Robert Hill has a broad knowledge of the history of
carbon emission management. Gecko's Rod Weir reports on Hill's recent
guest lecture at Bond Uni.
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What's on? |
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Find out what's on, in and around Gecko and the green community! Check out the latest postings on our website and on
the Gecko calendar. Also check out the latest from the Walk with Wildlife (WwW) team.
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The Future of Gecko Speaker Nights
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Gecko's Guest Speaker nights have provided many interesting and
informative talks as well as providing a venue for a public social
event. At the last Board meeting it was realised that some work needs to
be done to improve the evening and its promotion.
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Gecko History Project
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For some months, Gecko members have been compiling a history of
Gecko's projects and highlights over the last 21 years. This is an
important project with weekly meetings and your participation would be
greatly valued.
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Community Gardens
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Gecko's August Guest Speaker Lyn Mansfield gave an informative and
insightful presentation on getting involved in your local community
garden. Gardens are springing up all over the Gold Coast – which is
timely considering the rising costs of food.
Read Clinton's review…... |
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Climate Change adaptation
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September’s Guest
Speaker was Professor Jean Palutikof who is involved with many national
and international positions related to climate change. She presented a
colourful and explicit slideshow along with a thought provoking talk
about how humanity needs to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate
change.
Read George Lewis' report... |
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Volunteers needed for tree project
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The availability of tree hollows as habitat is fundamental to the
survival of a significant number of Australian wildlife species. The
rapid growth of the Gold Coast will continue to take its toll on
biodiversity. Donna Treby, a PhD student from Griffith University, is
undertaking a study of tree hollows and their use by vertebrate fauna on
the Gold Coast and requires the help of volunteers to assist with field
work. Read more...
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Counting cockatoos for conservation
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The ongoing success of Griffith University's initiative to instigate an
annual Glossy Black Birding Day to improve information on the
distribution and abundance of glossy black cockatoos was such a success
that this year researchers will be extending the survey to also include
the Northern Rivers region. The day is soon approaching on October 31st
and the public is once more called upon to participate.
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