There has been a bit of a storm in a teacup lately in the Australian press, claiming that all those people who “bought into the hype” and installed solar panels on their homes will now have to pay tax on the income they receive for any electricity generated.

Of course it’s very easy for the media [...]

I attended an event at the Kiama Library last night, “Sustaining The Library”, put on by the Kiama Greens.

Ten years ago, The Greens donated about $1200 worth of books and CDs about the environment and sustainability to the Kiama Library. Last night they did it again. There are some great books in the collection – [...]

[ May 11, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] With 20+ years motoring experience, Sydney-based motoring journalist Steve Normoyle is the Special Projects Editor for Australia’s largest motorsport publishing house – Chevron Publishing. At the workshop, Steve will discuss: driving and servicing habits to achieve maximum fuel economy the most efficient cars available in various price brackets the most environmental fuel options currently available future vehicle developments – [...]

[ May 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. May 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Starting a backyard veggie patch workshop. Learn about organic gardening principles, designing, building, planting out and maintaining a veggie patch, saving seed and propagation at this hands-on, practical workshop run from 9am to 1pm. Venue: Jamberoo Public School Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call Cathie on 4232 0419 or email cathieb@kiama.nsw.gov.au. This Sustainable Illawarra workshop is free [...]

[ May 28, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] To celebrate World Environment Day 2010, there will be a free screening of two films: The Power of Community – How Cuba survived Peak Oil (55 mins). The Story of Stuff – Explores our obsession with consumption and accumulation of ‘stuff’, and the impact it’s having on our planet (20 mins). Venue: Gerringong Town Hall, Fern Street, Gerringong A [...]

[ May 1, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] ##FREE Sustainable Illawarra Water Wise Gardening Workshop Presented by John Gabriele, Horticulture teacher at Yallah TAFE, Kiama local and host of the Compost Heap on ABC radio, this workshop will inform participants of the importance of plant selection, mulching and moisture retention techniques and building soil structure to make your garden as water efficient as possible. [...]