http://bluecray.org Environmental Advocacy Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:50:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Bluecray-orghttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Live.comhttp://bluecray.org/advocacy/dear-mr-premier-28.06.2012 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/dear-mr-premier-28.06.2012#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:57:41 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=6116 To the Premier of NSW in 2012, from a young child, “Gabriella Damuse” At church they teach me “do not kill” At school they teach extinction In church they say to love is good Yet schooling has distinction I’m told that shooting dogs and ‘roos Is ok ‘cos they’re pests I’m told at prayer to care for all It’s god that sets the test At church I look across the…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/dear-mr-premier-28.06.2012/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/community-health-and-tweed-coast-koala-populations-13.01.2012 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/community-health-and-tweed-coast-koala-populations-13.01.2012#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:48:05 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=5693 Community Health The Community Health Centre to be built at Pottsville has been approved by the Tweed Shire Council. This is a NSW Government Project for Community Health (Northern NSW Local Health District) . This is an important initiative for the increasing populations of the Tweed Coast Region, and is deemed to be worth $2.5mill. This Community Health Centre is to be built on Tweed Shire Council owned land, Elizabeth St,…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/community-health-and-tweed-coast-koala-populations-13.01.2012/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-submissions-2012-12.01.2012 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-submissions-2012-12.01.2012#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:54:44 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=5704 Public submissions for the Kings Forest Development were discussed last night at a community public information night in Cabarita, on the Tweed Coast of Northern NSW. Over 60 individuals and representatives of a number of Community Groups and alliances turned up to hear speakers on a wide variety of critical issues, concerning this massive Tweed Coast Development. The peaceful meeting attracted no “hecklers”, and participants were shocked as to the…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-submissions-2012-12.01.2012/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/kings-forest-investment-property-wetland-habitat-destruction-on-the-tweed-coast-25.12.2011 http://bluecray.org/environment/kings-forest-investment-property-wetland-habitat-destruction-on-the-tweed-coast-25.12.2011#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:13:11 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=5638 The Property Investment Market and Residential Development Opportunities, on the Tweed Coast of NE NSW,  rely largely on the following 3 things:- 1) destruction of Threatened Native Wildlife Habitat, 2) Wetland Destruction and 3) increased lack of safeguarding for  Sustainable Social Wellbeing within the Tweed Shire Council area. This is an historically SHAMEFUL situation. The shame is continuing, and soon, more shame will be forthcoming. Not all property investment is…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/kings-forest-investment-property-wetland-habitat-destruction-on-the-tweed-coast-25.12.2011/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/illegal-clearing-cudgen-nature-reserve-a-balance-of-faeries-revisited-2-17.11.2011 http://bluecray.org/environment/illegal-clearing-cudgen-nature-reserve-a-balance-of-faeries-revisited-2-17.11.2011#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:09:22 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=5431 The illegal clearing of a Koala Habitat and home to other threatened Wildlife species of the Tweed shire in the Northern Rivers of NSW has shed yet more attention on the plight of the Koalas of the Mt Warning Caldera Region of Australia. This illegal clearing, whilst being scrutinised by the National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW, serves to remind us all:-  that fragmented, cleared, degraded Ecosystems and Vegetation Habitats…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/illegal-clearing-cudgen-nature-reserve-a-balance-of-faeries-revisited-2-17.11.2011/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/pk-the-eastern-star-and-22-arrows-of-energy-04.08.2011 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/pk-the-eastern-star-and-22-arrows-of-energy-04.08.2011#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:25:49 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=5299 The Northern Rivers of NSW and the Catchments of SE QLD are becoming engulfed by  sprawling infrastructure growth that has been unsustainable for many decades.  Community environmental advocacy and regional social responsibilities are beginning to formulate into political and philosophical voices. See “Coal Seam Gas Debate” 2nd August 2011, ABC TV by reporter Ali Moore.  Also a story about possible aquifer contamination from coal seam gas operations in Qld “ Carcinogens…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/pk-the-eastern-star-and-22-arrows-of-energy-04.08.2011/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/b-is-for-biodiversity-11.09.2010 http://bluecray.org/environment/b-is-for-biodiversity-11.09.2010#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:57:46 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=4871 A short poem for biodiversity, and a koala poem about KOALAS and developers, created by bluecray, to remind us that Biodiversity is to be honoured as necessary for our childrens’ futures. Biodiversity is disappearing from our earth due to the greed, ignorance and selfishness of  mankind.  Australian biodiversity is disappearing at an increasing rate within the Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW & SE QLD, Australia. Qld State of…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/b-is-for-biodiversity-11.09.2010/feed 2 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/biodiversity-bioenergy-biofuels-and-wisdom-31.08.2010 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/biodiversity-bioenergy-biofuels-and-wisdom-31.08.2010#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:11:38 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=4686 Condong Mill, Sunshine Electricity, Delta energy, individual land owners and other Bioenergy consortiums, providers, merchants and “tradespeople” are currently conducting a war on biodiversity in the Northern rivers of NSW, Australia.  How? By working with Forests NSW to destructively harvesting Camphor Laurels as biofuels to create GREEN ENERGY. They are currently doing this in the TWEED SHIRE, NE NSW, Australia. The NSW Government and the Tweed Shire Council supports and…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/biodiversity-bioenergy-biofuels-and-wisdom-31.08.2010/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/i-will-protect-you-and-teach-you-30.07.2010 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/i-will-protect-you-and-teach-you-30.07.2010#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:05:25 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=4503 Mothers of children all around the world care deeply for their childrens’  future. Mothers protect and teach their children. In this uncertain world, protecting and teaching our young requires, amongst other things, continuity of educational basics within a safe teaching environment.  Environmental concerns and fears do not always seem immediate to our lives, if we live in Australia – particularly within the cities and towns along the eastern coast.. We…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/i-will-protect-you-and-teach-you-30.07.2010/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/ideas-serving-knowledge-and-vision-29.07.2010 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/ideas-serving-knowledge-and-vision-29.07.2010#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:18 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=4451 Vision, Serving , Knowledge and Ideas – which ever way, these Qualities of humanity can help our quest to work with the earth instead of against it. These qualities can help us attain Authentic Environmental Stewardship. The Six Clusters of Denial—Death by Storytelling at candobetter.org. Another story, worth reading. News, advertising, tweets, YouTube, advertising, blogs, study, conversation, listening, advertising, talking, writing, movies, advertising, books, magazines and of course… advertising –…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/ideas-serving-knowledge-and-vision-29.07.2010/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/australian-habitat-loss-an-ongoing-heritage-from-moneybags-02.06.2010 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/australian-habitat-loss-an-ongoing-heritage-from-moneybags-02.06.2010#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:07:51 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=4083 A short slide show, based on the central eastern coast of Australia – Mt Warning Caldera Region.  Environmental Advocacy Pictures, photography and collages  in this slide show examine:- * local extinction *  habitat loss * discernment of habitat loss consequences from people with lots of money and power doing inappropriate things * koalas * wallabies * the balances and types of simple * decisions we can make to help our…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/australian-habitat-loss-an-ongoing-heritage-from-moneybags-02.06.2010/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/australian-yellowcake-just-desert-21.05.2010 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/australian-yellowcake-just-desert-21.05.2010#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 18:55:15 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=4049 The mining of Uranium is one of mankind’s greatest collective follies. We, as Australians, have learnt little from our unfolding  history. Enjoy the following video by Michael Nicholson: “Yellowcake”. Keywords: uranium mining, video, uranium, yellowcake]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/australian-yellowcake-just-desert-21.05.2010/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/survival-of-the-most-powerful-ignorance-development-in-ne-nsw-and-se-qld-australia-14.03.2010 http://bluecray.org/education/survival-of-the-most-powerful-ignorance-development-in-ne-nsw-and-se-qld-australia-14.03.2010#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:47:20 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=3876 The EDO (Environmental Defenders Office) has created a Major Projects Toolkit for the people of NSW, Australia. The Toolkit can be found at the EDO website. It is easy to read and understand. “The toolkit comprises a step by step guide to the Part 3A process with information on opportunities for public participation and ideas for how to achieve best practice outcomes” (from EDO website) The EDO  Major Projects Toolkit…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/survival-of-the-most-powerful-ignorance-development-in-ne-nsw-and-se-qld-australia-14.03.2010/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/weeds-biodiversity-and-australias-land-and-water-stewardship-practices-17.11.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/weeds-biodiversity-and-australias-land-and-water-stewardship-practices-17.11.2009#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:03:15 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=3605 Weed Management in Australia is a high energy industry. It is based on mowing, slashing, burning, mulching, spraying, grazing. Whilst prevention is the obvious first step in weed management, Australia’s horticultural and agricultural industries have offered little help. These industries are  responsible for many plant species being used, sold, distributed and promoted prior to them then taking hold as weeds. These industries also appear to offer herbicides as an acceptable…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/weeds-biodiversity-and-australias-land-and-water-stewardship-practices-17.11.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/environmental-advocacy-collages-photos-june-november-2009-06.11.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/environmental-advocacy-collages-photos-june-november-2009-06.11.2009#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:47:41 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=3445 Environmental Advocacy Collages & Photos for Educational use. These photos (and some Artwork) are mainly for the Mt Warning (Wollumbin) Caldera Region of NE NSW & SE QLD, Australia. If you are an educator wishing to obtain a better quality image of these Environmental Advocacy pictures for educational purposes, then please contact me and we can come to some simple arrangement. The above photo is of the Hinze Dam and…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/environmental-advocacy-collages-photos-june-november-2009-06.11.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/cross-cultural-environmental-education-and-the-evolution-of-australias-cultural-policy-03.11.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/cross-cultural-environmental-education-and-the-evolution-of-australias-cultural-policy-03.11.2009#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:57:17 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=3183 Minister for the Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts, Peter Garrett, has opened a National dialogue on National Cultural Policy (October 2009).  There is both a FORUM for discussion, ideas and comment , and opportunity for making a FORMAL SUBMISSION on our future National Cultural Policy. The website page at this link:-  http://nationalculturalpolicy.com.au/ , but now appears to be offline (November 2011) This includes (did include)  a short, one page discussion…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/cross-cultural-environmental-education-and-the-evolution-of-australias-cultural-policy-03.11.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/saturn-in-libra-2009-to-2012-a-perfect-butterfly-in-the-light-28.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/saturn-in-libra-2009-to-2012-a-perfect-butterfly-in-the-light-28.10.2009#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:38:39 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=3036 Saturn transits into the Astrological sign of Libra on 30th October 2009 at approximately 4.09am (AEDT) at Byron Bay, NE NSW, Australia. If you happen to be on the beach at Byron Bay, you will see Saturn rising in the sky not long after this. Saturn‘s entry into Libra coincides with its rising over the eastern horizon at Byron Bay (just after 4am AEDT) see chart below. Saturn will transit…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/saturn-in-libra-2009-to-2012-a-perfect-butterfly-in-the-light-28.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/our-coastal-zone-engineering-for-climate-change-and-our-childrens-future-27.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/our-coastal-zone-engineering-for-climate-change-and-our-childrens-future-27.10.2009#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:45:41 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2959 Engineers have a critical role to play in the management of our Coastal Zones for projected climate change scenarios. Here are some search results at google for coastal zone management and Climate Change . Here are some bluecray environmental search engine results for the same. You can find the CSIRO and BOM CLIMATE SNAPSHOT (15th March 2010) at these search results HERE . The above photo is of PK, looking…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/our-coastal-zone-engineering-for-climate-change-and-our-childrens-future-27.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/land-and-water-stewardship-rescuing-remnan-24.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/land-and-water-stewardship-rescuing-remnan-24.10.2009#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:05:02 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1779 I have just been to visit the beautiful Beechmont Plateau, in the Gold Coast Hinterland, SE Qld, Australia.  Adjoining this Plateau is the Lamington Plateau, host to the Lamington National Park , Gondwana Heritage Rainforests and all things wonderful. These biodiverse rainforests with an ancient heritage extend along the border of NE NSW and SE QLD. The Beechmont Plateau was largely a cleared section of the Mt Warning Caldera Region…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/land-and-water-stewardship-rescuing-remnan-24.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/australias-environmental-vandalism-heritage-the-tweed-coast-developers-and-our-childrens-future-23.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/australias-environmental-vandalism-heritage-the-tweed-coast-developers-and-our-childrens-future-23.10.2009#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:24:48 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2772 Our Children’s Future, when it comes to environmental vandalism is not only OUR concern, but Their concern. The Greens  have given out their Bad  Developer Awards recently. The Tweed Shire Council and the NSW Department of Planning have received dishonourable awards for the worst Government Department and the worst Council. Perhaps you would like to see  other recipients of these developer awards? Try Sylvia Hale’s website – it has all…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/australias-environmental-vandalism-heritage-the-tweed-coast-developers-and-our-childrens-future-23.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/corporate-giant-woolworths-and-the-northern-rivers-town-of-mullumbimby-21.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/corporate-giant-woolworths-and-the-northern-rivers-town-of-mullumbimby-21.10.2009#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:49:26 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2716 Mullumbimby is a beautiful town in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia.  The people of Mullumbimby have gathered together for a long time now to take on the Corporate giant, Woolworths. WHY? Because the NSW Department of Planning has approved a Woolworths Development in their beautiful little township, and the towns folk are still determined to have their valid arguments, for why this is not OK ,to be heard. A…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/corporate-giant-woolworths-and-the-northern-rivers-town-of-mullumbimby-21.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/phantom-koala-and-the-goanna-10.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/phantom-koala-and-the-goanna-10.10.2009#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:21:19 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2591 Below is a Koala Poem to explain some interesting ideas about Koala Habitat destruction, endangered Australian native wildlife issues and why the trend of habitat clearing and fragmentation continues, when the world is “heating up” and life is being threatened by our overconsumption of the planet.. But firstly , a few words about  bluecray experiential views, philosophies and  responses to land clearing, habitat clearing, inappropriate natural resource management and human…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/phantom-koala-and-the-goanna-10.10.2009/feed 2 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/shopping-media-hysteria-and-the-matrix-08.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/shopping-media-hysteria-and-the-matrix-08.10.2009#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:33:51 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2537 The philosophy of laughter as the best medicine is very old to humanity. People love to laugh, have fun and enjoy themselves. Recently, due to pressures of many kinds, we have forgotten to laugh, love and feel free. Perhaps this video will let you have some fun and laughter. And after that…. well get back to your shopping!! Bluecray philosophy links Keywords: laughter, Philosophy]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/shopping-media-hysteria-and-the-matrix-08.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/endangered-ecological-community-and-kings-forest-development-tweed-coast-ne-nsw-07.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/endangered-ecological-community-and-kings-forest-development-tweed-coast-ne-nsw-07.10.2009#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:57:55 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2477 Endangered ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY : Coastal Cypress Pine Forest (Callitris columellaris Forest). This ecological community was once widespread along the coast of Australia in various forms. It is  threatened and very much at risk(*see below) and is listed by the NSW Government.  The LEDA development (Leda Group owned by Bob Ell) at Kings Forest and other nearby potential URBAN and INFRASTRUCTURE developments pose serious threat to these sparse Ecological Communities that…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/endangered-ecological-community-and-kings-forest-development-tweed-coast-ne-nsw-07.10.2009/feed 2 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/motorcycles-music-and-wisdom-in-the-land-07.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/motorcycles-music-and-wisdom-in-the-land-07.10.2009#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:11:27 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2447 I dreamt of a billabong, still water clear a tiny brown platypus sitting so near hidden by reeds and tall growing sedge I watched him dive freely away from his ledge. As he entered the waters all bubbles and glee I became that dear platypus and he became me Then waking quite quickly, a smile in my mind I “knew” what it meant to be one of his kind A…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/motorcycles-music-and-wisdom-in-the-land-07.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/some-friends-in-my-garden-06.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/some-friends-in-my-garden-06.10.2009#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:07:46 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2361 It is mid spring, and after a little rain, the animals are all on the move  in Upper Burringbar, NE NSW, Australia. Here is a collage of photos – some of the animals that share my home environment with me. Some are to be very respected, like the eastern brown snake (bottom RHS) and the white- tail spider (mid RHS). Friends in my garden October 2009 The Striated Pardalot (top…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/some-friends-in-my-garden-06.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/the-short-and-long-of-corporate-vision-05.10.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/the-short-and-long-of-corporate-vision-05.10.2009#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:12 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2281 The history of corporations and wealthy decision makers is not new to humanity. People have a long history of working together, by natural alignment, contract or force. Powerful liaisons  can switch and change, depending on the agendas of the “leaders”  and “groups” involved. Privately steered, corporation power can also be affiliated with a variety of  Merchandising/ Commercial, State, Religious, Educational, Scientific or Political networks & regimes. The rise of not…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/the-short-and-long-of-corporate-vision-05.10.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/myths-for-a-modern-age-part-2-28.09.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/myths-for-a-modern-age-part-2-28.09.2009#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:01:29 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2170 Bluecray.org has now reached it’s 1 1/2 year mark since its first venturing into cyberspace. For those users of  bluecray.org, Wisdom in the Land and A Balance of Faeries, I  hope that you have found some useful resources on the sites.** Astrological Stories and Myths for a Modern Age – at Wisdom in the Land . As the creative director of bluecray, I would like to tell you more about…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/myths-for-a-modern-age-part-2-28.09.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/environmental-search-engine-at-bluecray-26.09.2009 http://bluecray.org/environment/environmental-search-engine-at-bluecray-26.09.2009#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:00:27 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2121 If you are looking for Environmental information, the  Bluecray Environment Search Engine (look up above) may help you. Have a wonderful day, and I hope that you find what you are looking for. Also, if there are any great sites that you think I should include in the Search Engine – please let me know! There is so much info about that somedays it is hard to find what is…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/environmental-search-engine-at-bluecray-26.09.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/living-with-and-managing-fireweed-in-se-qld-and-ne-nsw-26.09.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/living-with-and-managing-fireweed-in-se-qld-and-ne-nsw-26.09.2009#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:32:58 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2060 Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis), is a beautiful yellow flowering herbaceous weed that has spread throughout NE NSW and SE Qld (and also elsewhere in Australia) due to poor land management. It is a health risk to stock and native animals and can invade poorly managed lands easily with its profuse production of wind born seed. Weeds and their spread are usually indicators of nature trying to “fix” itself after mismanagement –…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/living-with-and-managing-fireweed-in-se-qld-and-ne-nsw-26.09.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/phantom-koala-and-part-3a-of-the-nsw-planning-law-24.09.2009 http://bluecray.org/environment/phantom-koala-and-part-3a-of-the-nsw-planning-law-24.09.2009#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:26:28 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=2022 The NSW Government, in Australia, is currently undergoing more public scrutiny concerning developer and government corruption.   Corruption in land dealings has had a long history along  the eastern coastal strip of Australia. Also,  money and ego can play a large part in the  well being of Australia’s environmental sustainability for future generations. Below are a a few links that may help you understand what is happening in the Tweed Coast…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/phantom-koala-and-part-3a-of-the-nsw-planning-law-24.09.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/environmental-advocacy-collages-phantom-koala-13.09.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/environmental-advocacy-collages-phantom-koala-13.09.2009#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:21:26 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1859 “Phantom Koala” (PK) has been travelling about the Mt Warning Caldera Region in SE Qld & NE NSW, Australia. He became a “HERO” after journeying to find his mother, who was trapped in the Kings Forest Area of the Tweed Coast. During his “lifetime”, Koala numbers have diminished dramatically along the central eastern coastal and hinterland strip of Australia due to the unsustainable development of SE Qld and NE NSW.…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/environmental-advocacy-collages-phantom-koala-13.09.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/benoit-also-says-07.08.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/benoit-also-says-07.08.2009#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:10:38 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1690 Benoit, my little Crow friend has discovered money…… this is what he says “All it takes today it seems, is having some money to follow your dreams. The day comes up the sun goes down and life goes fast in every town. This stuff you eat that feasts on you I’m finding it mighty hard to chew!” There is another Benoit crow poem here . Ecospherics Ethics :- “An anthology…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/benoit-also-says-07.08.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/planning-the-dream-the-way-07.08.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/planning-the-dream-the-way-07.08.2009#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:56:18 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1686 Phantom Koala and the Planner have a dream together……. Koala Planning Dreaming at Wisdom in the Land blog Phantom Koala and the Planner have a dream together at Balance of Faeries blog The above image and environmental advocacy poem is about how, if we listen to and learn from nature, if we trust in authentic Land & Water Stewards to guide us, developments and infrastructure works can also become environmentally…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/planning-the-dream-the-way-07.08.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/there-is-a-way-06.08.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/there-is-a-way-06.08.2009#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:05:18 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1650 It was long ago in another life that our dear PK came to some strife Missing his mother’s loving face , he followed her trail from their  breeding place….. His search and their saga – ever so long,  told PK quite clearly that something was wrong! For months on end, that stretched to years, calling through fences with their tears Across that void – that fierce road, the trucks, the…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/there-is-a-way-06.08.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/when-phantom-koala-was-young-a-koala-saga-14.06.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/when-phantom-koala-was-young-a-koala-saga-14.06.2009#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:19:17 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1572 Phantom Koala, as a story teller for Bluecray, resides mainly at the “Balance of Faeries” wordpress blog.  However, out of respect for the many Koalas that have struggled for survival in the ongoing rapid development and habitat destruction in SE Qld and NE NSW, Australia, his “Story” belongs here.  PK’s home is in the Mt Warning Caldera Region.  *ALSO: Draft National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014 - Submissions close 5th August…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/when-phantom-koala-was-young-a-koala-saga-14.06.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/benoit-says-10.06.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/benoit-says-10.06.2009#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:12:00 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1560 This Crow Poem reminds us about our personal responsibility to the beautiful life on this planet, and how we need to reign in our wasteful lifestyles and clean up our waste that we have already left all over the planet. Cryptic Moth Productions :    ”ADDICTED TO PLASTIC  the Rise and Demise of a Modern Miracle” – a film by Ian Connacher. Product Stewardship Bill 2011  C20011B00048 :- “ A Bill…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/benoit-says-10.06.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/honey-bee-covered-in-pollen-05.06.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/honey-bee-covered-in-pollen-05.06.2009#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:36:34 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1466 Sometimes, the Honey Bees in my organic garden become so covered in pollen that they have to sit somewhere still and clean themselves up or reorganise their loads of pollen. This little Honey Bee was having a rest after being busy in the Jap Pumpkins. The Native Honey Bees also visit the Jap Pumpkins, as do many other insects – small flies, butterflies, moths, ants, beetles, grasshoppers, native cockroaches –…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/honey-bee-covered-in-pollen-05.06.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/authentic-land-and-water-stewardship-towards-national-education-in-environmental-sustainability-03.06.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/authentic-land-and-water-stewardship-towards-national-education-in-environmental-sustainability-03.06.2009#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:50:04 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1431 Caring for this beautiful country has become the major  task for all Australians today. Working together, each one of us has a little bit of the BIG VISION. Caring for the Australian country and it’s vast and diverse natural wonder inspires a unity and vision that even the most uncaring of us cannot deny. In many parts of the Mt Warning Caldera Region are small hubs of  sustainable lifestyle knowledge.…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/authentic-land-and-water-stewardship-towards-national-education-in-environmental-sustainability-03.06.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/land-and-water-stewardship-in-the-mt-warning-caldera-region-food-for-thought-22.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/land-and-water-stewardship-in-the-mt-warning-caldera-region-food-for-thought-22.03.2009#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:38:54 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1337 The Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW and SE QLD has many disturbed, weed infested poorly managed lands and waterways. Lantana, Camphor Laurel and other environmental and declared weed species abound. There is a trend for revegetation and habitat restoration projects, (land for Wildlife, landcare, caring for our country etc) to incorporate herbicide spraying of weeds, into the projects. Many projects are along waterways. Growing by Organics-food Gardens &…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/land-and-water-stewardship-in-the-mt-warning-caldera-region-food-for-thought-22.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/environmental-advocacy-collages-jan-mar-2009-17.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/environmental-advocacy-collages-jan-mar-2009-17.03.2009#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:07:08 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1274 A few photos , images and collages so far, that Bluecray has produced. Mainly for the Mt Warning Caldera Region, NE NSW and SE QLD, Australia.  Plenty to look at – Butterflies, Benoit, a Bat but, sorry, no Bettongs….. yet.  I wish that I had a quick camera reflex today – many different species of butterflies, flying past, through my home, through the garden – everywhere! Keywords: roadworks, environmental advocacy…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/environmental-advocacy-collages-jan-mar-2009-17.03.2009/feed 6 http://bluecray.org/photos/macleays-swallowtail-a-beautiful-green-and-brown-butterfly-15.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/macleays-swallowtail-a-beautiful-green-and-brown-butterfly-15.03.2009#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:53:05 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1240 A number of years back, I was living in the rainforest nearby to Rosebank, between the Nightcap National Park and the Whian Whian State Conservation Area . This area of the Mt Warning Caldera Region is rich in biodiversity, with beautiful NSW State managed conservation (protected) areas. I became acquainted with the Macleay’s Swallowtail Butterfly, whilst living there. It is a beautiful green and brown Swallowtail.  I would often see…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/macleays-swallowtail-a-beautiful-green-and-brown-butterfly-15.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/bluecray-search-engines-advocacy-links-and-regional-environmental-news-mt-warning-caldera-region-an-update-14.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/bluecray-search-engines-advocacy-links-and-regional-environmental-news-mt-warning-caldera-region-an-update-14.03.2009#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:38:19 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1220 As you may have noticed, the Search Engines at Bluecray are undergoing maintenance. Sorry if you have been unable to use them. We are in the process of streamlining them, so that they will be more useful. ** Since I put this post up, the Environment Search engine has now been updated, and so, as well as the two search engines below, you can also try the ENV IRONMENT SEARCH…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/bluecray-search-engines-advocacy-links-and-regional-environmental-news-mt-warning-caldera-region-an-update-14.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/environmental-defenders-a-precious-australian-resource-12.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/environmental-defenders-a-precious-australian-resource-12.03.2009#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:22:07 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1122 The Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices have some very useful Environmental Legal  Resources. The following links will take you to Environmental Defender’s Offices that work with Environmental Issues concerning the Mt Warning (Wollumbin) Caldera Region of NE NSW (Northern Rivers) and SE QLD, Australia. Environmental Defender’s Office NSW (Ltd) – EDO Northern Rivers Environmental Defender’s Office NSW (Ltd) Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices Environmental Defenders Office (Qld) Inc.…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/environmental-defenders-a-precious-australian-resource-12.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/why-goanna-left-the-glyphosate-bank-11.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/why-goanna-left-the-glyphosate-bank-11.03.2009#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:27:46 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1067 In a previous Bluecray article, I discussed Rufous Bettong, his threatened species status . His disappearance occurred after the bank of a head gully leading to the Burringbar Creek was sprayed with Glyphosate, thus laying the ground open and susceptible to traffic and predation by dogs, foxes and people. In the Bluecray “Journey for Wisdom in the Land” blog stories, I mention that the Goanna visited the Glyphosate bank, and…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/why-goanna-left-the-glyphosate-bank-11.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/koala-conservation-and-queensland-government-draft-se-qld-regional-plan-2009-to-2031-10.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/environment/koala-conservation-and-queensland-government-draft-se-qld-regional-plan-2009-to-2031-10.03.2009#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:34:56 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=1018 Koala Advocacy was reaching a critical level many years ago in SE Queensland. Draft South East Queensland Koala State Planning Regulatory Provisions at bluecray Environmental Search. I have tried to update this article a number of times. The Qld government appears to keep rearranging itself, its departmental responsibilities and Koala Habitat visions. I wonder now, if anyone there even knows what they are doing??? (SEE BELOW##). Perhaps, for more info,…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/koala-conservation-and-queensland-government-draft-se-qld-regional-plan-2009-to-2031-10.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/richmond-birdwing-butterfly-conservation-recovery-and-community-action-08.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/richmond-birdwing-butterfly-conservation-recovery-and-community-action-08.03.2009#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:56:51 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=991 The Richmond Birdwing Butterfly is a truly beautiful butterfly. Listed as threatened by the Qld Government, this Birdwing Butterfly has a renowned presence in the Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW, Australia. The Richmond Birdwing Butterfly is cited as one of the many outstanding evolutionary features of the World Heritage Listed Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves that occur in the Mt Warning Caldera Region. This large green, black and yellow…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/richmond-birdwing-butterfly-conservation-recovery-and-community-action-08.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/rufous-bettong-and-the-glyphosate-bank-06.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/rufous-bettong-and-the-glyphosate-bank-06.03.2009#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:05:17 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=948 The Rufous Bettong of NE NSW, Australia is considered vulnerable under NSW Threatened Species Legislation. The Rufous Bettong is a threatened species in the Northern Rivers and across areas of NSW.   I share some mutual habitat with a Rufous Bettong that lives nearby,  in Upper Burringbar, NE NSW.  The Burringbar area is part of the Mt Warning Caldera’s Ranges and Catchments that were once deeply forested,  with rich biodiversity.…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/rufous-bettong-and-the-glyphosate-bank-06.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/benoit-and-macaranga-05.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/environment/benoit-and-macaranga-05.03.2009#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:23:22 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=936 More stories about Benoit, the young Crow, here. Read about Baba and his first big flight with the Sea Eagle, follow the children of the Crows as they grow, and learn about their world. Their father is a courageous bird and the mother very watchful. Baba is the eldest, and the most relaxed. Benoit is very bright, and Lucy is the baby, and possibly the favoured child. Together, this little…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/benoit-and-macaranga-05.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/water-05.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/water-05.03.2009#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:11:25 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=919 The Mt Warning Region, on the east coast of Australia has vegetation remnants that suggest the region has good resilience to drought continental conditions over time. Three other important regions that can withstand drier trans-continental periods are the Temperate Rainforests of Victoria, the Dorrigo Plateau Region, Eastern NSW  and Far North Queensland Rainforests. bluecray Regional Environmental News – Mt Warning Caldera : WATER Water Links SE QLD and NE NSW…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/water-05.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/21-species-and-agenda-21-05.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/21-species-and-agenda-21-05.03.2009#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:51:28 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=914 21 Days into their Journey, PK and Litoria face some challenging moments. Planning, law, Part 3A, habitat loss, fragmentation of habitat, coastal development and engineering of infrastructure are some of the difficulties that Phantom Koala and this little frog face on their journey. “Administrative Law in an Environmental Context” search results at bluecray Environmental search engine Duty of care and the precautionary principle : search results at bluecray environmental search…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/21-species-and-agenda-21-05.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/litoria-sp-a-little-frog-that-lives-in-upper-burringbar-ne-nsw-australia-04.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/litoria-sp-a-little-frog-that-lives-in-upper-burringbar-ne-nsw-australia-04.03.2009#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:42:44 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=878 Litoria latopalmata .  There is more about him at the Bluecray Balance of Faeries blog .      There are a few of them about in the hills here, in Upper Burringbar, Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW SE QLD. Try the Bluecray’s Environment Search for Litoria latopalmata  – Mt Warning Caldera Keywords: Mt Warning, Photos, NE NSW, Northern Rivers, Frog, se qld, frog photos, Litoria latopalmata, Advocacy, Litoria, Environment,…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/litoria-sp-a-little-frog-that-lives-in-upper-burringbar-ne-nsw-australia-04.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/honey-bee-photos-organic-garden-03.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/photos/honey-bee-photos-organic-garden-03.03.2009#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:17:23 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=818 Introduced, naturalised Honey Bees and Native Black Honey Bees in Organic Garden Upper Burringbar, NE NSW, Mt Warning Caldera Region, Australia Kremen Lab Group : “In California, our recent findings show that a diverse community of native bee pollinators can provide sufficient pollination services for crops without the addition of managed colonies of honey bees (Kremen et al. 2002), but that this service critically depends on the availability of natural…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/honey-bee-photos-organic-garden-03.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/transplanting-native-seedlings-and-roadside-revegetation-03.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/transplanting-native-seedlings-and-roadside-revegetation-03.03.2009#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:26:13 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=809 Roadsides that are weed infested, can often be changed by careful long term care and management. Road verges that  that are often mowed, are wonderful sources of plant material for native habitat revegetation purposes. Included, in this concept of road verges, are also stock routes and other transport corridors, rail and powerline corridors & utilities corridors of other types.  I will use roadsides as an example for a simple process…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/transplanting-native-seedlings-and-roadside-revegetation-03.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/philosophy-of-environmental-destruction-in-the-name-of-healing-03.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/philosophy-of-environmental-destruction-in-the-name-of-healing-03.03.2009#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:55:41 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=766 The Directions loving vision to heal + habitat = more habitat and more biodiversity killing to heal + habitat = less habitat, less biodiversity The Agricultural Chemical and Machinery Industries‘ direction within mainstream society has endowed future populations of  our world with: fast food production, decreased biosphere activity fast development increased production yield in mainstream Horticultural, Agricultural and Amenity cropping systems. Everywhere you drive, along the side of the roads…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/philosophy-of-environmental-destruction-in-the-name-of-healing-03.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-development-by-leda-the-nsw-state-government-and-part-3a-of-the-environmental-planning-and-assessment-act-1979-will-it-cause-a-change-in-nsw-environmental-planning-laws-01.03.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-development-by-leda-the-nsw-state-government-and-part-3a-of-the-environmental-planning-and-assessment-act-1979-will-it-cause-a-change-in-nsw-environmental-planning-laws-01.03.2009#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:53:39 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=734 …

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-development-by-leda-the-nsw-state-government-and-part-3a-of-the-environmental-planning-and-assessment-act-1979-will-it-cause-a-change-in-nsw-environmental-planning-laws-01.03.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-development-threatens-21-threatened-species-of-fauna-28.02.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-development-threatens-21-threatened-species-of-fauna-28.02.2009#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:23:25 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=710 Threats to threatened species on the NE NSW Coast of Australia are increasing, due to inappropriate developments by developers who have a history of disregard for habitat and wildlife. Engineering and developments that cause land to become bare, vegetation to become fragmented and biodiversity to lessen for long, or even relatively short periods of time hold no place in this modern world of stress and foreseeable biological disaster. The precautionary…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/kings-forest-development-threatens-21-threatened-species-of-fauna-28.02.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/environment/kings-forest-project-development-in-tweed-shire-by-the-leda-group-has-public-submissions-extended-by-nsw-department-of-planning-26.02.2009 http://bluecray.org/environment/kings-forest-project-development-in-tweed-shire-by-the-leda-group-has-public-submissions-extended-by-nsw-department-of-planning-26.02.2009#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:13:08 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=681 The Kings Forest Project Development in Tweed Shire  ( Mt Warning Caldera Region – NSW,  Australia ), by the property Group, Leda, has had an extension for Public Submission made, by the NSW Department of Planning. Kings Forest,on the coast near Kingscliff, NE NSW, is a beautiful, bio-diverse State Significant Site (Part 3A of the NSW Planning Law) with Koala and other fauna habitat, freshwater coastal wetlands, swamp Schlerophyll Forests.…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/kings-forest-project-development-in-tweed-shire-by-the-leda-group-has-public-submissions-extended-by-nsw-department-of-planning-26.02.2009/feed 2 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/pesticides-the-environment-and-smelling-the-roses-02.02.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/pesticides-the-environment-and-smelling-the-roses-02.02.2009#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:56:10 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=541 We have so many choices today that it is easy to lose track of the consequences of our actions and decisions. Living like kings and gods, we merrily consume, play and work our way to a place that eventually nature, society and “the fates” make us accountable for. Just as society and “the fates” have kept run amok kings and gods in line and accountable in a fierce and dreadful…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/pesticides-the-environment-and-smelling-the-roses-02.02.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/mullumbimby-woolworths-approved-by-nsw-department-of-planning-28.01.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/mullumbimby-woolworths-approved-by-nsw-department-of-planning-28.01.2009#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:51:02 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=499 The Mullumbimby Community voice of concern via the Mullumbimby Community Action Network and  the NSW Department of Planning voice of approval, through the  ”  Mullumbimby Supermarket Approved after thorough assessment ” media release are two completely different stories. They should serve as a warning to many small communities in the Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW and SE QLD, Australia. Mullumbimby is a beautiful, at times flood prone town…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/mullumbimby-woolworths-approved-by-nsw-department-of-planning-28.01.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/radical-psychology-can-we-afford-to-live-without-it-27.01.2009 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/radical-psychology-can-we-afford-to-live-without-it-27.01.2009#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:19:11 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=474 Psychology and its practice, like all mainstream collective attempts to frame and explore human perceptions, has at it’s fringes ( and sometimes deep within its core)  elements of true genius and insight.  This insight has courage to dare step into the unknown with some rather radical approaches. This can comfort those who find that the mainstream collective rationale is no longer serving them. My own mind has been home to…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/radical-psychology-can-we-afford-to-live-without-it-27.01.2009/feed 2 http://bluecray.org/environment/bluesfest-east-coast-blues-and-roots-music-festival-2009-24.01.2009 http://bluecray.org/environment/bluesfest-east-coast-blues-and-roots-music-festival-2009-24.01.2009#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:11:39 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=438 The Byron Bay Bluesfest 2009 shall soon be in the Byron Shire area of the Mt Warning Caldera Region, NE NSW. shop till you drop bop till you pop the Bluesfest of Byron is near the Belongil site’s ready and Tyagarah looks steady to take on the bluesfest next year so come drink your fill load your notes in their till and party the environment away your conscience is yours till eternity’s…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/environment/bluesfest-east-coast-blues-and-roots-music-festival-2009-24.01.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/powerful-acf-video-on-uranium-mining-radioctive-waste-and-weapons-a-timely-reminder-18.01.2009 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/powerful-acf-video-on-uranium-mining-radioctive-waste-and-weapons-a-timely-reminder-18.01.2009#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:16:22 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=125 Radioactivity and Uranium Mining are high priority within Australian Conservation Foundation’s agenda. This heroic stance is essential, due to 1. The general lack of appreciation and educational understanding by the people of Australia concerning Uranium Mining and it’s impact on the environment and the future of the earth’s health. 2. The beaurocratic “it’s our party and you’ll cry if we want you to” tendency to railroad people into submission and…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/powerful-acf-video-on-uranium-mining-radioctive-waste-and-weapons-a-timely-reminder-18.01.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/tsunami-warning-nsw-january-2009-16.01.2009 http://bluecray.org/education/tsunami-warning-nsw-january-2009-16.01.2009#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:23:03 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=382 …

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/tsunami-warning-nsw-january-2009-16.01.2009/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/for-benjamin-09.12.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/for-benjamin-09.12.2008#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:04:05 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=273 Hello Benjamin These photos are for you. I took these photos in my yard at Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia, where I live. The baby crows in the photos are my friends. The three baby crows live in the trees beside my house, with their mother and father.   Baba O’Riley is the eldest child.  Benoit Mandelbrot is the middle child, and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is the…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/for-benjamin-09.12.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/goanna-24.09.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/goanna-24.09.2008#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:36 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=192 Keywords: burringbar, goanna, Photos]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/goanna-24.09.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/snail-22.09.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/snail-22.09.2008#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:02:58 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=171 Keywords: Photos, burringbar, snail]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/snail-22.09.2008/feed 3 http://bluecray.org/photos/butterfly-22.09.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/butterfly-22.09.2008#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:02:28 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=162 Keywords: Photos, Butterfly, blue triangle, burringbar]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/butterfly-22.09.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/bee-28.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/bee-28.05.2008#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 03:13:01 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=115 Keywords: Biodiversity, Photos, bee, burringbar]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/bee-28.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/shells-26.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/shells-26.05.2008#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 07:11:42 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=112 Keywords: Beach, shells, Photos]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/shells-26.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/sky-24.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/sky-24.05.2008#comments Sat, 24 May 2008 01:51:31 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=107 Keywords: tree, Sky, burringbar, Photos]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/sky-24.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/beach-23.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/beach-23.05.2008#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 06:00:20 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=101 Keywords: Beach, Photos]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/beach-23.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/photos/banksia-22.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/photos/banksia-22.05.2008#comments Thu, 22 May 2008 08:17:36 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=78 Keywords: banksia, Photos, tree, Flora]]> http://bluecray.org/photos/banksia-22.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/a-balance-of-faeries-20.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/a-balance-of-faeries-20.05.2008#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 08:11:55 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=66 …

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/a-balance-of-faeries-20.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/places/canungra-qld-australia-19.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/places/canungra-qld-australia-19.05.2008#comments Mon, 19 May 2008 05:31:38 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=67 …

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/places/canungra-qld-australia-19.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/education/bees-honey-and-all-things-yummie-15.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/education/bees-honey-and-all-things-yummie-15.05.2008#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 23:10:34 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=58 Did you watch Channel Nine’s Sixty Minute Program on sunday evening- Bee Afraid ? (11th May 2008) The story was about Australian Bees, the work of the CSIRO , and the challenge to bees worldwide concerning a little parasitic mite Varroa destructor . Varroa destructor – search results at bluecray environmental search engine Watching the local honey bees, buzzing about the garden, I find it hard to imagine that these…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/education/bees-honey-and-all-things-yummie-15.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/places/byron-bay-nsw-australia-14.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/places/byron-bay-nsw-australia-14.05.2008#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 02:51:26 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=62 …

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/places/byron-bay-nsw-australia-14.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/places/rosebank-nsw-australia-14.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/places/rosebank-nsw-australia-14.05.2008#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 01:32:48 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=61 http://bluecray.org/places/rosebank-nsw-australia-14.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/2008-year-of-the-frog-the-mt-warning-caldera-region-07.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/advocacy/2008-year-of-the-frog-the-mt-warning-caldera-region-07.05.2008#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 22:07:11 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=54 It was raining everywhere in the Mt Warning Caldera Region at the beginning of the year(2008). At my friend’s small dam in Beechmont, up near Binna Burra and Lamington National Park, the Frogs were celebrating the Year of the Frog by loud choruses in the reeds and rushes, all night long. My friend told me that they have over 20 species of Frogs there, in their little dam. The Frogs…

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/advocacy/2008-year-of-the-frog-the-mt-warning-caldera-region-07.05.2008/feed 0 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/nature-reflection-and-learning-04.05.2008 http://bluecray.org/philosophy/nature-reflection-and-learning-04.05.2008#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 11:12:23 +0000 al http://bluecray.org/?p=50 …

Read more ›

]]> http://bluecray.org/philosophy/nature-reflection-and-learning-04.05.2008/feed 0