Draft Submission to DWER Climate Change Consultation Safe & healthy communities What are the main climate risks for your household or your community? What can be done to manage these risks? What are the main risks? To consider how climate change will “exacerbate existing health burdens by increasing injury, physical and mental illness” (p. 18 Issues Paper) Government needs to … Read More

Candidate Pledges- Coal Burning in Cockburn Candidates are listed in alphabetical order in each ward Central Ward – one Councillor to be elected Candidate’s Name Withheld by Request “1. My record on environmental issues has mostly been support from afar for those taking direct action in the protection of flora and fauna across Australia and beyond. In more recent times … Read More

What’s Happening – April 2019 Community Odour and Dust Monitoring Program The odour and dust reporting program appears to have been completed. On Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April, DWER will be reporting the results of the community odour reporting program to the volunteers who participated. CCL decided during the trial period to close its biggest kiln (no. 6) for … Read More

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW – March 2019 The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), which grants and manages Cockburn Cement Limited’s (CCL) licence to operate its lime/cement factory in Munster, has begun to respond to community, newspaper, TV, social media and political pressure. DWER has started the following programs: 1. Community Odour and Dust Monitoring Program A group of … Read More

Australian Financial Review front page 22 2 2019