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Here’s some photos and video taken of our cupcakes and tea in the Darebin Parklands on Sat 24 Oct. Thankfully, the weather was fantastic, and a great day was held by all, including many passersby who “stopped” in for one of the free vegan chocolate cupcakes. So long as we had more voices for the sing a long with the kids for “you’ve got the whole world in your hands” DCAN was happy!

Here’s the original Flyer and link for the event

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Thanks go also to Human Powered Cycles who provided the competition gift – your support is always appreciated (http://www.humanpowered.com.au/wp/)

Here’s the video footage of the day (thank-you Darren for this fantastic effort):

Some of the photos taken around Darebin for the photo competition………

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And the WINNING Photo of the day from Lisa and her fellow mothers/fathers and babies!!!! Who could go past all of the cute babies?? (unfair advantage I say…….!)350_1

And here’s some photos taken on the day……. well done to Anna for a fantastic Obama style speech. We were all very inspired!

350Daycomp1b350Daycomp2DCAN350-1eIMG_0100IMG_0092IMG_0084IMG_0081IMG_0073IMG_0071DCAN350-3eDCAN350-2eAnd some photos taken locally by the Clifton Community for Climate Action – Darebin was awash with 350 actions on the day!

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DCAN Safe Climate forum

DCAN held it’s Safe Climate forum THURSDAY 17th September night at 7.15 pm. A great turn out of over 100 local residents on a cold and very wet night  – fantastic to see so much interest in the community! David delivered the ultra clear message of the urgency of the issue – the personal story from the Himalayas region  brought a very real aspect to the issue. Tim gave a message of hope of that there are solutions out there – political and social will is required to bring them to fruition. Rod followed up with a funny look at the situation, following on from his show “Bugger the polar bears this is serious!“. Polar bears were mentioned a few times – he may have an issue with them! All speakers discussed what a difficult and at times overwhelming issue this is.

“CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEOS!”

To all who attended, thanks for coming and for making for a lively question and answer session. The cookie raffle was a highlight – Rod’s hidden talent as an auctioneer was revealed. To the organiser’s – what a great event – went without a hitch, many thanks for your efforts. The event was opened by the mayor of Darebin, Diana Asmar.

As Carol Ride said in her closing remarks, feel free to join DCAN’s email list to find out about future events in Darebin.

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DCAN WENT TO “SWITCH OFF HAZELWOOD”  – last Sunday

On Sunday many DCAN members made the trip to the Switch off Hazelwood protest LAST SUNDAY.

Here’s the media from the event. Some great pics of DCAN and East Preston Sustainability Street members combining to represent Darebin at this worthy event. Yours truly made the the ABC picture…..(not boasting of course!).

Stay tuned for some photos…… here they are!

Media links:

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Saturday, June 13

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The National Climate Emergency Rally was a huge success. Speakers and entertainment included:

Peter Marshall – United Firefighters Union, Emeretta Cross -Tuvaluan climate activist, David Spratt – author Climate Code Red, Greens leader Senator Bob Brown, Rod Quantock – Melbourne comedian and Teagan Edwards – Yarra Climate Action Now. Music by Melting Pot.

This event was organised by the Climate Action Centre and was about sending a message to government and the community that action is needed on climate change. The rally also supported the recently released Plan B report that outlines an alternative approach to tackling climate change rather than the flawed CPRS. You can find more about the Plan B here

The event was part of an Australia wide action of demonstations. In Melbourne up to 4000 people marched for action, which funnily enough coincided with the Victorian ALP State Conference at Melbourne Town Hall. Lots of noise was made here to really deliver the message to attendees.

Here’s some photos of the event. Note the cool SUNNY SOLAR, and CLEAN WIND posters – these DCAN posters were a hit at the rally – click here for photos.

The key messages of the rally were:

In December 2009, governments of the world will meet in Copenhagen to create a new global climate agreement. Australia must support, not stop, strong global action.

We can tackle the recession and climate change together. Direct investment in renewable energy will create jobs, stimulate the economy and begin to create the carbon-free economy of the future.

• 100% renewable energy by 2020
Australia must make the shift from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy from wind, solar and other available technologies.

• Green collar jobs not job cuts
We can renew our economy by creating hundreds of thousands of ‘green jobs’ and supporting workers to make a fair and just transition to sustainable industries.

• Strong international action with climate justice
Australia must take the lead in global climate talks, not undermine them with an ineffective 5%-15% target. Globally, we must to listen those who are most affected by climate change and least responsible for it.

• Don’t pass the Carbon Pollution law
We need climate policies that make the big polluters pay and not allow big companies to go on polluting. The CPRS won’t reduce Australia’s greenhouse pollution.

• Protect Australia’s Forests
Logging and clearing vegetation are major contributors to climate change as forests and woodlands are important carbon stores.”

www.climateactioncentre.org
www.twitter.com/climatecentre

Darebin Climate Action Now is particpating in a visual petition to Kevin Rudd about his policy on Climate Change. The petition is being organised by fellow climate group Yarra Climate Action Now. Lots of people wanted to join in with their photo message at the Darebin CAN stall at the Alphington Wetlands Music Festival on Sunday 26th April. More pictures in the visual petition titled Kevin Gets the Picture can be found at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/getthepicturekev/sets/72157616484902891/

Kevin Gets the Picture

Kevin Gets the Picture

Members of Darebin Climate Action Now and the community protested about the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme at Martin Ferguson’s Office on Frdiay 27th March. Forty similar protests were held at MP’s offices around Australia.

Protesters outside Martin Ferguson's office

Protesters outside Martin Ferguson's office

All ages were represented.

We are working with LIVE to promote this event. Click on the image to find out more.

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Earth Hour

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