http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases en-au http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/greenpeace-to-release-1970-con Greenpeace is set to release an exclusive two-disc, re-mastered live recording, Amchitka - the 1970 Concert that launched Greenpeace, featuring Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and the late Phil Ochs. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/greenpeace-to-release-1970-con http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/groups-welcome-food-labelling A coalition of groups including Greenpeace, the Food Intolerance Network and Friends of the Earth has welcomed the announcement of an independent review into food labelling at the Food Regulation Ministerial Council meeting on Friday. The groups say Australian food labelling is much weaker than in European countries and that consumers have a right to meaningful information about the foods they are eating. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/groups-welcome-food-labelling http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/masterchef-writer-doctor-tal A practising GP/author, MasterChef celebrity chef, food writer and campaigner will discuss concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food with a focus on GE oils in a public forum as part of the Sydney International Food Festival today. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/masterchef-writer-doctor-tal http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/greenpeace-finds-honey-contami Greenpeace has found commercial beehives contaminated with genetically engineered (GE) canola pollen near Geelong. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/greenpeace-finds-honey-contami http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/growing-demand-for-non-genetic The decision by GrainCorp yesterday to reverse its decision to mix in genetically engineered (GE) canola with the main crop leaves a 12-month window of opportunity to stop the wholesale contamination of our food supply. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/growing-demand-for-non-genetic http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-activists-arrested Just before midnight last night, two Greenpeace activists were arrested for cleaning up the streets of Canberra. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-activists-arrested http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/greenpeace-activists-free-mari Australian and Pacific activists from the Greenpeace ship Esperanza, freed marine life and confiscated fishing gear from a Korean longliner, MFV Oryong 717, in international waters of the Pacific proposed as a future marine reserve. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/greenpeace-activists-free-mari http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/last-days-for-submissions-to-g As the public consultation process for the WA government’s GE crop review draws to a close on Friday, a broad range of groups and individuals have already made submissions, from food industry leaders to mothers concerned about health issues. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/last-days-for-submissions-to-g http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/time-is-right-for-diplomatic-e Toru Suzuki, a Greenpeace anti-whaling activist facing up to 10 years in prison for exposing corruption in the Japanese whaling industry, is in Australia to discuss the opportunities the first real change of government in Japan for 50 years offers to end whaling in the Southern Ocean. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:43:37 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/time-is-right-for-diplomatic-e http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/taiwanese-ships-caught-illegal Two Taiwanese longline tuna fishing vessels were yesterday caught by Greenpeace in the act of illegally transferring fish in Pacific waters. (1). Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/taiwanese-ships-caught-illegal http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/japanese-set-to-reject-genetic The change of government in Japan is likely to have a significant impact on Australia’s canola exports, since the Democratic Party of Japan has pledged to implement stringent labelling of genetically engineered (GE) food, reflecting overwhelming Japanese distrust of genetically modified organisms. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/japanese-set-to-reject-genetic http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/retailers-pre-order-over-70-mi Pacific Island countries can tap into demand from Europe for over 70 million tins of skipjack tuna by kick starting sustainable pole and line fisheries. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/retailers-pre-order-over-70-mi http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/deforestation/timber-industry-and-environmen Major timber industry organisations A3P, Timber Queensland, Furnishing Industry Association of Australia and timber importer Agora have joined a growing coalition of timber industry bodies and environment organisations calling upon the Federal Government to fulfil its 2007 election promise to prevent the importation of illegal forest products into Australia. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/deforestation/timber-industry-and-environmen http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/obama-s-grandmother-joins-the Young Kenyans working with Greenpeace tackled twin problems of energy poverty and climate change today, by installing solar panels on the Senator Barack Obama School in Kogelo and on the roof of the house of Mama Sarah – the US President’s grandmother. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:43:44 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/obama-s-grandmother-joins-the http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/threat-to-include-coal-in-rene Coal is set to be included as renewable energy under the Coalitions proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Amendment Bill,currently being debated in Parliament. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/threat-to-include-coal-in-rene http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/public-concern-forces-extensio Terry Redman has listened to public concern and extended the public consultation period on genetically engineered (GE) crops, after Greenpeace pointed out that it had barely been publicised. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/public-concern-forces-extensio http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/public-consultation-on-genetic With two days left for public submissions to the review of legislation controlling the release of genetically engineered (GE) crops in Western Australia, Greenpeace is calling for the submission period to be extended, saying it has been barely publicised. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/public-consultation-on-genetic http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-captain-arrested-fo The captain of the Greenpeace ship Esperanza, Vladimir Votiacov, was arrested by Cairns police this afternoon after taking part in a blockade of the Hay Point coal terminal for more than 2 days this week. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-captain-arrested-fo http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-ends-coal-export-bl The Greenpeace vessel Esperanza is on its way to Cairns following a week of peaceful direct actions during the Pacific Islands Forum. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:16:40 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-ends-coal-export-bl http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/my-esperanza-open-boat-day-in Greenpeace will be holding a free Open Boat Day this Sunday 9th August aboard their largest and fastest ship, the Esperanza, inviting the public to tour the ship, meet the crew and take part in Pacific dance and art workshops. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/my-esperanza-open-boat-day-in