News Archive Autumn 2003 - March

GE Food and Crops - What's all the fuss?

1st March 2003

With less than three months before the Office of Gene Technology Regulator hands down a decision on the first ever unrestricted commercial release of GM canola in Australia, a growing network of concerned farmers are opposing the release...story>>

Ken Hallam Automotive Under New Management

4th March 2003

With 50 years experience in the automotive and truck haulage industry behind them, father and son team Travis and Trevor Howarth decided to buy Kenn Hallam Automotive in August 2002...story>>

NEIP Update

March 2003

Geoff Brown is the Neighbourhood Environment Improvement Plan (NEIP) Project Officer for Anglesea. He was engaged by the Surfcoast Shire, after funding was secured, to lead the project which began last year...story>>

Gardening in March

March 2003

Whether you are just starting a garden or preparing to renew an old one, start with the soil preparation. Firstly, look at the soil structure. Your soil will be either very find sandy soil that when you rub it in your hand turns to dust or heavy clay...story>>

Great Ocean Road Artscapes

12 March 2003

Local photographer, Matthew Stevenson is currently exhibiting his work at the SurfWorld Museum until the end of the Easter Holidays. The series of photographs were taken during 2002 at various locations along the Great Ocean Road...story>>

Aireys Fest

18th March 2003

The first Aireys Fest was held last Saturday at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall. It was the culmination of many years planning by Caro White and a dedicated team of local residents...story>>

Good Response to Coastal Character Studies

18th March 2003

The Surf Coast Shire has had an overwhelming response to the first stage of the Neighbourhood Character Studies for Aireys Inlet to Eastern View and Torquay/Jan Juc...story>>

Senior Citizens

21st March 2003

Dear Members - Anglesea Online and myself will work together in the months to come to prepare a fortnightly report on upcoming events and other activities the senior citizens are involved in. So please return to this page to keep up-to-date...story>>

The Spirit of Surfing 2003

23rd March 2003

Surfing today involves millions of people in Australia and around the world of different gender, ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. As a lifestyle and sport, it has grown from the early days of "free surfing"...story>>

NHW meeting at Aireys Inlet - Tonight

24th March 2003

Residents of Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Moggs Creek and Eastern View, as well as any other interested groups or individuals, are invited to attend a meeting...story>>

Food Security, Trade and Genetic Engineering tour

24 March 2003

In times of increased uncertainty and 'insecurity', it is worth asking the question, "what are we trying to secure?" Anuradha Mittal, Californian-based Co Director of International think tank, Food First, is touring Australia to discuss issues of real security for communities in the third world and here in Australia...story>>

Neighbourhood Environment Improvement Plan Update

March 2003

Geoff Brown is the Neighbourhood Environment Improvement Plan (NEIP) Project Officer for Anglesea. He was engaged by the Surfcoast Shire last year, after funding was secured, to lead the project. The result of the big effort put in by himself and those residents who became involved has led to a second round of funding being secured, enabling the project to continue into 2003.

The Network of Concerned Farmers presents

March 2003

Food safety and Farmers rights - The introduction of Genetically Engineered (GE) Food and Crops in Australia. Farmers and food buyers worldwide are seeking information on the food safety of Genetically Modified/Engineered products. With less than three months before the Office of Gene Technology Regulator hands down a decision on the first ever unrestricted commercial release of GM canola in Australia, a growing network of concerned farmers are opposing the release...story>>