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NSW Proposed Changes to Create Low and Mid-Rise Housing

The NSW Government is proposing changes to the planning system which will detrimentally affect all residential property in NSW

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Glenlee OFF Activities

Glenlee Update – August 2023

Friends of Glenlee (FoG) held their AGM on 31 July to elect a new committee and discuss how to progress the campaign to preserve Glenlee. In this discussion on preserving Glenlee, the following points were made: * the need for Council to take further steps to acquire Glenlee and to set aside funding to do […]

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Campaigns OFF Activities

Increased Support for Landcare

OFF has commenced a campaign to increase Federal Govt funding for Landcare, Greening Australia and like minded organisations. Letters have been written to Senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie (Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience) requesting their assistance. Members are asked to support this important campaign by also writing to the Federal politicians who care about our planet and the impact of climate change.

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Campaigns FSPA Georges River

Save our Foreshore Scenic Protection Area

The Foreshore Scenic Protection Area (FSPA) is again under threat.

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Glenlee OFF Activities

Glenlee Update – July 2022

A well attended rally on April 23 was followed with the good news that the DA has been withdrawn and more recently that the NSW Heritage Council has given notice that they intend to consider listing Glenlee on the State Heritage Register.

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Glenlee Update – March 2022

28 Jan 2022 – A 12 month Interim Heritage Order was gazetted by the Minister for Environment and Heritage which prevents any further development of the site. It allows for further investigations into Glenlee’s historical and Indigenous significance. Additionally, the Minister has also requested that NSW Heritage pursue the listing of Glenlee on the State […]

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Georges River Council Elections – Candidate Responses

Key environmental questions put to candidates running for Georges River Council.