Kirsty Lawson's blog

Live animal exports - hurting more than just the animals

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Tue, 28/09/2010 - 16:36

The City of Fremantle, Stop Live Exports and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) are holding a special event to hear from a panel of speakers, including Lynn, on the subject of live animal exports and the trade's negative effect on the Australian economy and jobs.

WHEN:  Tuesday 12th October at 6pm

WHERE:  Fremantle Town Hall, 8 William Street Fremantle

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Crabs, choirs and electric cars at the 2010 Hulbert Street Fiesta

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Thu, 23/09/2010 - 15:49

Now in its third year, the 2010 Hulbert Street Sustainability Fiesta was, once again, a huge success. Lynn was there along with thousands of other people over two beautiful spring days to enjoy the music, food and entertainment on offer.

Highlights included Peter with his newly converted electric car. The BMW was converted by the Perth Electric Vehicle Shop.

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Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Australia WA

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Thu, 23/09/2010 - 13:56

Lynn, who is WA Greens spokesperson for Seniors, is pictured here placing her flags the Alzheimer's Australia WA Memory Walk at Curtin University.

The walk was organised to honour the 23,000 people in WA who have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, or in memory of a loved one. The aim of the day was to walk, jog or run as many times as possible around the oval any time during the day from 9.30am until 4pm.

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Euthanasia Bill speech

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Thu, 23/09/2010 - 12:56

[COUNCIL - Wednesday, 22 September 2010]

HON LYNN MacLAREN (South Metropolitan) [5.50 pm]: I rise to support the bill. I acknowledge the many
people who have been here over the past two days in the public gallery, demonstrating their concerns for both
sides of the debate no doubt. I also express my appreciation to all those who have written so many letters and Read more »

Broadband for Seniors - apply for a free computer kiosk

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Mon, 20/09/2010 - 15:51

As part of the Australian Government's 'Broadband for Seniors' initiative, you could help seniors in your community discover a whole new social experience on the web - one that lets them enjoy FREE access to a computer and broadband services in your club or organisation.

How to apply:

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Changing things one bite at a time

Submitted by Kirsty Lawson on Tue, 14/09/2010 - 16:44

Recently Lynn attended an informative presentation called “Food Inc and our Food Future” given by Michelle Denise and Geoff Bebb at the South Perth Learning Centre. 

Michelle and Geoff are passionate about spreading an awareness of what is happening to food and agricultural practices in this country.   

They are also keen to impart practical ways of promoting healthy, ethical food choices.  Participants at the presentation left with a “What you can do list”.   

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