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| PSC Auction Night : Sat 29th October We're going to need all club members to get behind this night to make it a success once again. As you all know, when we had the last one 3 years ago it was a huge night for the club and every body that attended. Your help and support will be needed once again to gather as many items as possible so we can to Auction them off on the night. Doesn't matter what it is; it could be a dinner at a restaurant or a few bottles of wine, a toaster or whatever. We all have some one who run's a business; whether it be a family member or a friend, please contact them to see what they can do for you and your club. If we all get something then it will help to make the night a success. We have included a slip at the bottom of the newsletter for you to fill out with what you can get. So please help by getting it back to us ASAP. Don't leave it to the last minute as this night takes a lot of organization. Tables for the night will go fast as every body that was there last time knows how good it was also a great social gathering. You can book your table through Skip or Redeye. Check the Newsletter for more details and response form, or contact Chris on 5976 1110 or email chris@isurfdvzine.com or Skip on 5975 7424.  Gunnamatta Receives Death Sentance Media Release (Friday, 26 August 2005) Today the John Thwaites controlled EPA refused to enforce the existing works approval that would have seen the Eastern Treatment Plant upgraded to produce Class A water. According to Clean Ocean Foundation President, Peter Smith, 'the announcement has ensured Gunnamtta will remain 's most polluted beach for at least another 10 years'; "Over the past 30 years the once pristine Gunnamtta beach has been reduced into a toxic wasteland by the daily dumping of 450 millions litres of (secondary class c) waste water on the shoreline." "The EPA's decision to delay the upgrade condones the state sanctioned environmental vandalism that has plagued Gunnamtta Beach since 1975". Smith continued. "This delay ensures Gunnamtta will continue to be a designated toxic mixing zone where the protection of beneficial users cannot be guaranteed" "Mr Thwaites wouldn't let his family swim in an area where their health would be at risk so why is it acceptable for the rest of the community". "Clean Ocean Foundation has made it a priority to enforce the existing beach ban on the minister over the coming summer months" "It's a sad day for Victorian Beach users when Thwaites, who claims surfing is one of his main interests, can be responsible for this outrageous decision" Smith said "John Thwaites must change his ways or face removal at the next state election" According to Flinders MP and Parliamentary Secretary for the environment Greg Hunt: "The decision taken by the EPA is disappointing in that it releases Melbourne Water from its obligation to immediately upgrade the treatment plant." Hunt said "No matter what solution is undertaken in relation to the re-use of water, every solution must involve a minimum of tertiary treatment and that process must not be delayed any further." Hunt continued. Mr Smith apologised to members of the Foundation for its failure in its fight to close the outfall. Smith said the next step would be investigating legal options and that the Foundation would consider running a 'blue ticket' Thwaites seat at next years state election; "Thwaites decision seriously questions the independence of the EPA and their ability to protect our environment. Victoria is becoming the worst polluter of all the states. We are as angry as hell and plan to turn up the heat in our lobbying efforts this coming summer." Smith Concluded. Clean Ocean Media Contact: Angus 0438 048 483 Greg Hunt Media Contact: Katrina (03) 5979 3188 |