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The Radioactive Exposure Tour 2008

by Stacey Lobo last modified 2008-04-14 20:13

Go on tour across South Australia with Friends of the Earth to have a first-hand look at the effects the nuclear industry is having on our country.

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When 2008-05-08 20:00 to
2008-05-17 20:00
Where South Australia
Contact Name Friends of the Earth
Contact Email
Contact Phone (03) 9419 8700
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This tour is a once in a lifetime chance to visit sites such as Olympic Dam, the Beverley Uranium Project and Lake Eyre and see them in a way that you have never seen them before. 

The tour is heavily centered on ‘radioactive racism’ - that is the direct negative impact the nuclear industry is having on indigenous peoples more so, than any other segment of the population. 

Through meeting with indigenous peoples as well as local campaign groups, the tour will provide a real understanding into the social and environmental consequences of the nuclear industry.


Itinerary (may be subject to change):

Friday 9 May
Melbourne - Adelaide

Saturday 10 May
Woomera, meet with veteran of the Atomic tests, Avon Hudson, Visit the old tailings at Port Pirie

Sunday 11 May
Morning at the park with Kokatha  representatives.  Avon special tour Woomera missile park.  Travel to Roxby Downs, Roxby workshop and camp in sandhills.

Monday 12 May
Tour of Olympic Dam.  Travel to Mound Springs.  Camp at Finnis Springs.

Tuesday 13 May
Cultural tour with Arabunna around Mound Springs area, Wadma Kadarbu, Coward Springs.  Lake Eyre sunset.

Wednesday 14 May
Travel from Finnis Springs to Marree, to Ochre Pits to Nepabunna, meet with Andyamathanha in the afternoon/evening around fire.

Thursday 15 May
Tour Beverly Uranium mine in the morning, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and Mount Gee mine site, afternoon with Uncle Kevin F.

Friday 16 May
Drive through Wilpena Pound to Hawker.  Visit site of first uranium mine - Radium HIll.

Saturday 17 May
Visit Honeymoon and Oban proposed uranium mine sites.

Sunday 18 May
Return to Adelaide or Melbourne.

Cost:
$600 per person or $450 concession inclusive of travel, accommodation, organic vegetarian food plus paying the rent to Aboriginal communities.

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