Welcome to MCAN, Mullumbimby against WoolworthsThe Mullumbimby Community Action Network MCAN was formed in response to Woolworths potential high-jacking of our local economy with their multinational globalisation policies. In contrast, we aim to localise; strengthen our economy sustainably, building community solidarity and resilience at this time of global warming and peak oil. ........ Keep up with the latest news. Sign up for our newsletter Sign Here
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 Byron Mayor Not Ruling Out Appeal Against L & E Court Decision
Byron Mayor Cr Jan Barham is not ruling out an appeal against the recent Land and Environment Court's decision allowing Woolworths to build their supermarket in Mullumbimby.
Cr Barham said 'a report on whether an appeal would be viable was expected to go before councillors at the Februa...  Second Anniversary Of The Woolworths Announcement To Move Into Mullumbimby.
NEW YEARS DAY is the second anniversary of the Woolworths announcement to move into
Mullumbimby.
Two years of dedicated campaigning by locals has kept them out, despite Woolworths
planning to open their doors in Mullum by the end of 2009.
The Land and Environment Court case, held in Sydney i...  L And E Decision On Woolworths Supermarket In Mullumbimby Expected End January
A decision on whether plans for a Woolworths supermarket in Mullumbimby can go ahead is expected next month.
A third sitting of the Land and Environment Court wrapped up in Sydney on the 23rd of December, with Commissioner Hussey now retiring to consider his verdict.
Woolworths is challenging... |
 Mullumbimby Featured On SBS Insight Program: The Retail Landscape
Paul Madeiros from Mullumbimby was invited to be in the studio for the SBS television program Insight on the 29th of September. The program was about the Coles/Woolworths duopoly and competition in the retail landscape. Mullumbimby was the main feature, mentioned at least 12 times with several film ...  Mullumbimby Vs Woolworths: David Vs Goliath Stateline Video Clip
Mullumbimby’s David-v-Goliath battle moves up a notch with a case pending in the local Land & Environment Court, from 28 September, 2009.
The corporate giant Woolworths is appealing against Byron Shire Council's refusal of their on-site sewer application, no doubt hoping their might wil... 1: KENEALLY - THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
With a display of arrogance far belying her two and a half years of ministerial experience Planning Minister Kristina Keneally surely put paid last week to any dreams or perceptions some have of her being a future leader of the NSW parliamentary Labor party.
Rather than make excuses or even apolo... 2: Paying Less For Aussie Products In NZ
Craig Kelly from the Southern Sydney Retailers Association is a supermarket chains worst enemy. Hes crossed the Tasman to conduct an experiment which could have enormous ramifications for Australias highly concentrated supermarket industry.
The New Zealand market is no hot-bed of competition. Its... |
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Mullumaction Upcoming Events
Steering Committee Meeting
meets everyNormally every Thursday.PLEASE NOTE There will be NO meeting this week 5pm Deborah's place Left Bank Rd Mullumbimby. Ring for directions 6684 3723,Next Meeting: Thursday 11th February 2010 New helpers welcome |
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