Move Beyond Coal
Melbourne Move Beyond Coal is organising an event NAB – don’t be a COP out, time to dump coal!. As the world’s eyes are watching Egypt for the COP 27 conference, we will be hitting the streets, spotlighting NAB’s hypocrisy and greenwash and asking NAB’s CEO, Ross McEwan to fulfil their own climate promises and rule out funding coal- starting with Whitehaven. This is a community led, fun, peaceful event. We will be talking to NAB staff and customers, singing, contacting NAB executives and having a collective impact with other groups across the country during our #NotAnotherDollar Week of Action. November 11, 2022 at 4:00pm – 5pm outside NAB HQ, 395 Bourke St, Melbourne.

Zoom Prayers & Meditation for Our Planet & COP27
ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change) WA and Brahma Kumaris Gold Coast are hosting a daily prayer and meditation during COP27. All those with faith in the power of the Divine to heal and transform are welcome to join on Zoom.
Sunday 6 to Monday 18 November, 9 am AWST (Perth), 10 am (Japan), 11 am AEST (Brisbane), 11.30 am ACDT (Adelaide) 12 noon AEDT (Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney). Zoom link here

Sign up to the Northern Melbourne Electric Vehicle Bulk Buy
Been thinking of moving to clean transport?
You can play your part by taking public transport, walking, riding a bike or by choosing an electric vehicle.
The Good Car Company is partnering with Darebin Climate Action Now to deliver a Northern Melbourne EV Bulk Buy. With support from the City of Darebin’s Community Grants Program and the Councils of Merri-bek and Yarra.  Register here.

What does the Bulk Buy Involve?
The Bulk Buy involves a program of information, test drives and events that:

  • helps you learn about EVs,
  • answers all your questions about batteries, charging, range and more, and
  • gives you the opportunity to purchase an EV at bulk buy prices.

What cars are available?

  • Nissan Leaf AZEO 30kWh
  • Nissan Leaf ZE1 40 kWh
  • Nissan Leaf ZE1 e+ 62 kWh
  • Nissan E-NV200 van 2 seater and 7 seater 40kWh
  • Peugeot E-Expert van 50 kWh and 75 kWh
  • Polestar 2

Whether you go for a quality second hand Nissan Leafs, which Good Car bring in especially from Japan, or one of the new EV models – Good Car are committed to supporting your EV transition. Through the Darebin/Northern Melbourne EV Bulk Buy you can save significantly compared to the price of a new vehicle.

Come to the launch event and check out cars
Come to the community EV Show & Shine event to celebrate the official launch of the Darebin/Northern Melbourne  EV Bulk Buy.
When: Sunday, 6 November 2022
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Bundoora Secondary College, 53 Balmoral Avenue, Bundoora
Costs: Free!

This event is for everyone in the community who is interested in learning more about EVs and in taking the next step toward making their transition to an electric vehicle through the Northern Melbourne EV Bulk Buy.

The day will feature:
All of the Good Car Co. vehicles available in our Darebin/Northern Melbourne EV Bulk Buy on display: The Nissan Leafs AZEO (30kWh) and ZE1 (40kWh & 62kWh), Nissan e-NV200 van, Peugeot E-Expert van and the Polestar 2.

  • Presentation and info from the Good Car Co and chats with the Good Car Co team.
  • Details about how you can benefit from participating in the EV Bulk Buy and the savings it generates.
  • Test rides in Nissan Leafs
  •  EV Ambassadors who are keen to talk to you about their experience living with and owning an EV.
  • Great coffee, snacks and sausage sizzle & live music.

Find out more

Expression of Interest for CoPower Board
The Synod is seeking expressions of interest from any interested members of the Uniting Church to represent the Synod of the board of CoPower. CoPower is a not-for-profit cooperative that has a focus on the transition away from fossil fuels and using the funds it generates to fund human rights and social justice projects. CoPower’s first service is offering retail electricity with their product partner Energy Locals.

The Synod was recently accepted as a member organisation of CoPower. The Synod has a place on the board of CoPower as part of its efforts to address its own greenhouse gas emissions.

Anyone interested in representing the Synod on the board of CoPower should send through an expression of interest by Monday 28 November to mark.zirnsak@victas.uca.org.au. Please also contact Mark if you have any questions about the role.

The expression of interest should outline why you wish to represent the Synod on the board of CoPower and any relevant experience. Previous experience on a board or as a director of a corporate entity is an advantage. You should also outline any experience they have in the electricity industry or with renewable energy generation.