By Isabel Higgins Our organisation BCCAN (Bathurst Community Climate Action Network) is built on a concern for the environment that supports us as well as every other living thing in the world, from the tallest tree to the little birds, the tiniest ants, and, indeed, all the billions of microbes that, all functioning naturally in…
Media Release – The case for Electric Vehicle Racing on Mt Pan
Fueling our future – The case for Electric Vehicle Racing on Mount Panorama October 2017
Media Release From the Mudgee District Environment Group 28 September 2017 “The Drip Gorge” Goulburn River National Park, Ulan Land critical for the protection of the iconic Great Dripping Gorge at Ulan is still in the hands of Moolarben Coal Operations, six months after it was supposed to have been be transferred to the state…
Once the horse has bolted you can stand around at the gate, scratching your head, immobilised by the problem. Or you can pretend it’s still there; in your mind you still have a horse. These are not very helpful responses, but it’s what we’re seeing from our state and federal governments when it comes to…
Cultivating Murder is a new feature documentary that tells the heart-rending story of the murder of Glen Turner, a public servant working for the Office of Environment and Heritage, who was gunned down on the side of a public road in Croppa Creek, 40 kilometers from Moree in 2014. It will be shown at Charles…
Energy Security Strategy – Bathurst Regional Council concept paper This concept paper has been prepared by Skillset, Sunny Afternoons and Rural Green Energy. BCCAN was not involved in developing this concept paper and is publishing it here for the community’s information. Context Up until the 1960’s and 70’s, regional centres were responsible for their own…
This is the text of the letter we sent to all 40 candidates for the Bathurst Regional Council elections to be held on September 9, 2017. It was addressed personally to each candidate: Candidate full name Candidate mailing address Re: Your Policies on Macquarie River and Cities Power Partnership Dear Candidate, Bathurst Community Climate Action…
The Bathurst region is gearing up for Council elections (for nine positions) to be held on September 9, 2017. BCCAN has written to all 40 candidates asking them for their views on two important issues: climate change and policy regarding Macquarie/Wambool river water. As the responses come in, we will publish them verbatim here. Closer…
Spring is coming on, and many elms around Bathurst will once again be under attack. This is a guide (see PDF file attached) to treating elms for Elm Leaf Beetle. BCCAN does not have the expertise to advise; this brochure is offered for information only.