Lee's blogs

Lee Rhiannon writes regular blogs and opinion pieces on a diverse range of issues she comes across during visits in NSW campaigning for the Greens.

Port Arthur massacre remembered – time to ban semi-automatic pistols — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 07:58 PM

Lee renews the Greens call for a ban on semi-automatic pistols to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre.

Roozendaal an unusual bedfellow on proposed bikie laws — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 08:00 PM

It is worrying times when you have to rely on Eric Roozendaal to be the voice of moderation in NSW Cabinet.

Why wont the Government protect Mammy Johnson River from coalmine pollution? — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 08:01 PM

This week in parliament I will move a motion calling on the Planning Minister Kristina Keneally to reject Duralie Coal's bid to discharge polluted mine water into the Mammy Johnson River near Stroud in the Gloucester basin, and to place an embargo on any future applications by mining companies to pollute the river.

People's Blockade of the World's Largest Coal Port — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 08:01 PM

A 500 strong people's blockade of Port Newcastle has notched up a major win with no coal ships docking at the coal loader during the seven-hour protest. On most days eight coal ships depart from Newcastle loaded with coal.

Radical activism centre stage at Climate Summit — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 08:02 PM

Clive Hamilton set the scene for the four day Climate Summit with an uplifting speech that put “radical activism” centre stage.

Devastation in Bermagui State Forest, SE NSW — by pretaadmin — last modified Aug 24, 2009 12:34 PM

Lee's visit to the South East Forests for the local Walk Against Warming.

Farmers and Greens – developing alliance to keep coal mining out of the Liverpool Plain — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 08:02 PM

Driving with George and Tommy Clift across the Liverpool Plain gave me an insight into why farming communities on the rich alluvial floodplain of Caroona and Watermark are fighting so hard to stop BHP Billiton, Shenhua Energy, Santos and any other mining company that ventures over the horizon exploring for coal and gas in this region.

The people of Wedderburn v BHP Billiton — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified May 10, 2009 08:03 PM

BHP Billiton recorded a $17 billion profit last financial year. Last Tuesday night in a cold hall at Wedderburn, 10 kilometres south of Campbelltown on the outskirts of Sydney, I had an upclose glimpse of how this company pulls in such obscene amounts of money.

Arresting climate change — by pretaadmin — last modified May 10, 2009 08:04 PM

The Camp for Climate Action, due to kick off in Newcastle this week, signals that for many of us who have been speaking out on the dangers of runaway climate change over the past decade, the time for more radical action has arrived.

Pregnant elephant saga reveals more Taronga Zoo management flaws — by pretaadmin — last modified May 18, 2009 02:34 PM

The pregnant elephant story that broke last week certainly provided fodder for a few talk back hosts and editorials. Much of it was amusing but these comments should not detract from an examination of this latest serious breach of animal welfare protocols at Taronga Zoo.