http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/countries/AU Channel for Australia on EngageMedia en-us Plone + Plumi (www.plumi.org) contact@engagemedia.org http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/countries/AU/logo02.gif http://www.engagemedia.org/taxonomy/countries/AU Copyright 2007 240 EngageMedia EngageMedia contact@engagemedia.org Channel for Australia on EngageMedia http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/theweathergroup_U/videos/Jeffrey02_Mining-desktop.m4v/view Jeffrey Lee is the last of the Djok clan and the senior custodian of the Koongarra uranium deposit, talks about mining inside Kakadu National Park, NT. Jeffrey Lee is the last of the Djok clan and the senior custodian of the Koongarra uranium deposit, talks about mining inside Kakadu National Park, NT. theweathergroup_U@googlegroups.com Nourlangie Lightning Areva Narmagon Jeffrey Lee Koongarra Kakadu Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:12:25 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/theweathergroup_U/videos/Jeffrey02_Mining-desktop.m4v/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/swst/videos/THE_GETUP_CLIMATE_TORCH_RELAY_COMES_TO_CAMP_FLORENTINE_WEBVERSION.avi/view A short film showing the GetUp climate torch arriving at Camp Florentine, a long-term forest blockade in the Upper Florentine Valley, Tasmania. The torch is run through the ancient forests of the valley, which are under immediate threat from powerful woodchipping interests, and travels 50 metres up an old growth eucalypt to be handed over on one of Camp Florentine's many tree-sits. A short film showing the GetUp climate torch arriving at Camp Florentine, a long-term forest blockade in the Upper Florentine Valley, Tasmania. The torch is run through the ancient forests of the valley, which are under immediate threat from powerful woodchipping interests, and travels 50 metres up an old growth eucalypt to be handed over on one of Camp Florentine's many tree-sits. campflorentine@gmail.com Upper climate logging torch forests featured Florentine carbon Tasmania GetUp Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:19:29 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/swst/videos/THE_GETUP_CLIMATE_TORCH_RELAY_COMES_TO_CAMP_FLORENTINE_WEBVERSION.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/tj/videos/nowhere_here_in_the_middle.mp4.ff.avi/view Documentary about the radioactive waste dump proposed for the Northern Territory, Australia. Traditional Owners and community members who live at the proposed sites explain their concerns. Dr Helen Caldicott explains the reality of living near a nuclear waste dump. An inspiring story of indigenous insight and resistance. Documentary about the radioactive waste dump proposed for the Northern Territory, Australia. Traditional Owners and community members who live at the proposed sites explain their concerns. Dr Helen Caldicott explains the reality of living near a nuclear waste dump. An inspiring story of indigenous insight and resistance. altervision.productions@gmail.com featured waste radioactive Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:42:04 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/tj/videos/nowhere_here_in_the_middle.mp4.ff.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/swst/videos/STATE_OF_EMERGENCY.avi/view Tasmania's publicly owned ancient forests are still being destroyed by Forestry Tasmania and Gunns Ltd. This short film shows 6 months of non violent direct action in Tasmania's Southern Forests between November 07 and April 08. Tasmania's publicly owned ancient forests are still being destroyed by Forestry Tasmania and Gunns Ltd. This short film shows 6 months of non violent direct action in Tasmania's Southern Forests between November 07 and April 08. campflorentine@gmail.com Tasmania logging forests Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:32:01 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/swst/videos/STATE_OF_EMERGENCY.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/swst/videos/Giant_Garrett_visits_Southern_Tasmania_1.avi/view Giant Garrett, Giant Wong and Giant Rudd go on tour through Southern Tasmania's threatened old growth forests. Giant Garrett, Giant Wong and Giant Rudd go on tour through Southern Tasmania's threatened old growth forests. campflorentine@gmail.com logging burning Rudd Garrett forests Wong Tasmania activism Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:29:03 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/swst/videos/Giant_Garrett_visits_Southern_Tasmania_1.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/human-clock-tome.mov/view The human clock counts down to the end of coal at Climate Camp Australia 2008 in Newcastle. This clip contains footage from a helicopter flying over beautiful Newcastle beaches, the busy harbour and coal terminals, mountains of black coal and finally an inspiring community protest at Climate Camp in a football oval, just over from the Carrington coal loaders. The human clock counts down to the end of coal at Climate Camp Australia 2008 in Newcastle. This clip contains footage from a helicopter flying over beautiful Newcastle beaches, the busy harbour and coal terminals, mountains of black coal and finally an inspiring community protest at Climate Camp in a football oval, just over from the Carrington coal loaders. anna@engagemedia.org climate change Newcastle coal Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:31:11 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/human-clock-tome.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/people/videos/morethrowies.wmv/view Given the dominance of public space in cities by illuminated advertising, one cheap and easy way for artists and city-dwellers to create their own visual culture is to use Throwies. Developed by the Graffiti Research Lab a division of the Eyebeam R&D OpenLab, LED Throwies are an inexpensive way to add color to any ferromagnetic surface in your neighborhood. A Throwie consists of a lithium battery, a 10mm diffused LED and a rare-earth magnet taped together. Given the dominance of public space in cities by illuminated advertising, one cheap and easy way for artists and city-dwellers to create their own visual culture is to use Throwies. Developed by the Graffiti Research Lab a division of the Eyebeam R&D OpenLab, LED Throwies are an inexpensive way to add color to any ferromagnetic surface in your neighborhood. A Throwie consists of a lithium battery, a 10mm diffused LED and a rare-earth magnet taped together. people@horsebazaar.com.au graffiti Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:43:22 -0500 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/people/videos/morethrowies.wmv/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/Guerrilla-Gardening-Intrv-2.mp4/view As part of the Climate Camp distributed direct action day, Brett organised a Guerrilla-style working bee to kick-start plans to revitalise the space at Webb Park. Bronwyn swung-by to check out the action. As part of the Climate Camp distributed direct action day, Brett organised a Guerrilla-style working bee to kick-start plans to revitalise the space at Webb Park. Bronwyn swung-by to check out the action. colin.engage@thisvision.com ClimateCamp Newcastle Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:45:11 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/Guerrilla-Gardening-Intrv-2.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/Guerrilla-Gardening-Compost.mp4/view During the 2008 Camp for Climate Action in Newcastle, a bunch of activists put their positive energy toward kick-starting a proposed community garden at Webb Park on Hanbury Street, Mayfield. This clip captures the spirit and passion nurtured by Climate Camps around the world. During the 2008 Camp for Climate Action in Newcastle, a bunch of activists put their positive energy toward kick-starting a proposed community garden at Webb Park on Hanbury Street, Mayfield. This clip captures the spirit and passion nurtured by Climate Camps around the world. colin.engage@thisvision.com Newcastle ClimateCamp guerrilla gardening Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:36:20 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/Guerrilla-Gardening-Compost.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/human-clock.mov/view The human clock counts down to the end of coal at Climate Camp Australia 2008 in Newcastle. This is a silent video, with footage from a helicopter flying over beautiful Newcastle beaches, the busy harbour and coal terminals, mountains of black coal and finally an inspiring community protest at Climate Camp in a football oval, just over from the Carrington coal loaders. The human clock counts down to the end of coal at Climate Camp Australia 2008 in Newcastle. This is a silent video, with footage from a helicopter flying over beautiful Newcastle beaches, the busy harbour and coal terminals, mountains of black coal and finally an inspiring community protest at Climate Camp in a football oval, just over from the Carrington coal loaders. anna@engagemedia.org climate camp Newcastle Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:38:56 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/human-clock.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/climate-camp-sunday.mov/view This video shows the day of action in Newcastle to halt coal trains, protesting the continued export of coal from one of the largest coal ports in the world. This video shows the day of action in Newcastle to halt coal trains, protesting the continued export of coal from one of the largest coal ports in the world. anna@engagemedia.org climate camp coal Newcastle Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:07:13 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/climate-camp-sunday.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/black-hands.mp4/view Participants of Camp for Climate Action engaged a mass action on Sunday 13th of July. Many participants broke through the police blockade with ease and proceded to climb onto the coal train. Participants of Camp for Climate Action engaged a mass action on Sunday 13th of July. Many participants broke through the police blockade with ease and proceded to climb onto the coal train. colin.engage@thisvision.com climate camp Newcastle Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:32:52 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/black-hands.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/Pete-Interview.mp4/view Participants in the Camp for Climate Action and other concerned citizens came together on Sunday 13th of July to blockade the coal train lines. Non-Violent Direct Action was taken to highlight the need for renewable energy and stop the polluting coal industry. An interview with Pete, one of the many arrested after the mass action blocking Newcastle's coal trains. Participants in the Camp for Climate Action and other concerned citizens came together on Sunday 13th of July to blockade the coal train lines. Non-Violent Direct Action was taken to highlight the need for renewable energy and stop the polluting coal industry. An interview with Pete, one of the many arrested after the mass action blocking Newcastle's coal trains. colin.engage@thisvision.com climate camp coal Newcastle Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:06:19 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/cwirt/videos/Pete-Interview.mp4/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/climatecamp-train-lockon.mov/view Peaceful direct action blocking the coal trains in Newcastle. This video shows protesters on the train lines in Newcastle. Many groups of activists prevented the coal trains from running all day, in one of Australia's biggest displays of direct action against the destructive export of coal which is fueling climate change. Peaceful direct action blocking the coal trains in Newcastle. This video shows protesters on the train lines in Newcastle. Many groups of activists prevented the coal trains from running all day, in one of Australia's biggest displays of direct action against the destructive export of coal which is fueling climate change. anna@engagemedia.org featured Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:39:07 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/anna/videos/climatecamp-train-lockon.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/ninaramone/videos/graham-brown.mov/view Graham Brown, ex-coal worker and now climate change activist speaking at the Climate Camp in Newcastle (11th of July 2008) in a session on making a socially just transition from coal-powered communities to a renewable economy in Australia. Graham Brown, ex-coal worker and now climate change activist speaking at the Climate Camp in Newcastle (11th of July 2008) in a session on making a socially just transition from coal-powered communities to a renewable economy in Australia. ninaramone@gmail.com climate camp coal unions newcastle Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:30:37 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/ninaramone/videos/graham-brown.mov/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/shivanii/videos/The_Place_that_got_it_Right.divx/view An overview of the economic and environmental consequences of woodchipping Tasmania. An overview of the economic and environmental consequences of woodchipping Tasmania. shivanii@movinglens.org wood clearfell shingle woodchip craft forest timberworker Tasmania waste tourism furniture economy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:42:06 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/shivanii/videos/The_Place_that_got_it_Right.divx/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/shivanii/videos/one_tree.divx/view A documentary outlining some of the issues about Tasmanian forestry. One tree that was to be woodchipped for export is given to over 30 artists and craftspeople. The exhibition of the art works and furniture toured Australia for over three years. An on-line auction of the pieces after the exhibition raised over $10,000. As woodchips, the tree was valued at $350-$450 if that. What is the value of one tree ? A documentary outlining some of the issues about Tasmanian forestry. One tree that was to be woodchipped for export is given to over 30 artists and craftspeople. The exhibition of the art works and furniture toured Australia for over three years. An on-line auction of the pieces after the exhibition raised over $10,000. As woodchips, the tree was valued at $350-$450 if that. What is the value of one tree ? shivanii@movinglens.org forestry art stringybark wood industry woodchip guitar sustainability featured craft music forest Tasmania furniture exhibition Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:26:57 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/shivanii/videos/one_tree.divx/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/kimk/videos/shutthemdown2008.avi/view In 2008 Franklin and Rob from Friends of the Earth Brisbane travelled to far north Queensland to speak to indigenous elders about their views on uranium mining and corporate desecration of their sovreign lands. In 2008 Franklin and Rob from Friends of the Earth Brisbane travelled to far north Queensland to speak to indigenous elders about their views on uranium mining and corporate desecration of their sovreign lands. kkaos@riseup.net mary kathleen uranium mining Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:59:12 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/kimk/videos/shutthemdown2008.avi/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/kimk/videos/DRTP.MOV/view Peaceniks against the US war machine in Australia oppose the 2005 Talisman Saber war games Peaceniks against the US war machine in Australia oppose the 2005 Talisman Saber war games kkaos@riseup.net peace convergence saber talisman sabre Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:37:25 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/kimk/videos/DRTP.MOV/view http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/ican/videos/ican_final_June08.mp4/view ICAN's latest short video highlights that nuclear weapons abolition is both wanted and possible. It's not a "green" or "left" issue - it's simply one of survival and sanity. ICAN's latest short video highlights that nuclear weapons abolition is both wanted and possible. It's not a "green" or "left" issue - it's simply one of survival and sanity. domains@dvize.com inspirational Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:37:44 -0400 http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/ican/videos/ican_final_June08.mp4/view