Welcome to MCAN, Mullumbimby Community Action Network

Welcome to MCAN,  Mullumbimby Community Action Network

The Mullumbimby Community Action Network MCAN was formed in response to Woolworths potential hijacking of our local economy with their multinational globalisation policies. In contrast, we aim to localise; strengthen our economy sustainably, building solidarity and community resilience from the bottom up. 

Now, more than ever, we need to cherish our small businesses which are the backbone of our communities. Without diverse unique businesses, we become clone towns, colonised by chain stores and dominated by top-down decisions from the peak of the organisational pyramid.


WOOLIES RECALLS CONTAMINATED MILK

WOOLIES RECALLS CONTAMINATED MILK

Woolworths has recalled some of its home-brand milk amid fears it may contain small amounts of cleaning solution. The supermarket's home-brand 3-litre full-cream milk with a use-by date of October 12 has been recalled from its NSW stores, the company said on Sunday. ...
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Posted: 3Oct2011 17:53 Similar items


Shop Local Signs Popping Up Around Mullumbimby

Shop Local Signs Popping Up Around Mullumbimby

The spirit of Mullumbimby  is alive and well. Despite the invasion by a global giant,  locals are not giving in. All around town there are signs appearing in the streets saying shop local or local shopping this way. The most daring expression of this spirit was last week when in th...
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Posted: 30Jun2011 13:32 Similar items


Mullumbimby At Easter  Says Piss Off Woolworths

Mullumbimby At Easter Says Piss Off Woolworths

Despite 'apology for the mess and noise associated with the saga of the Station street roundabout in Mullumbimby,  some locals are obviously very unhappy with Woolworths. At Easter,   This installation was attached to the security fence aka The Cage. The Text reads ...
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Posted: 25Apr2011 21:49 Similar items



Mullumbimby Local Food Festival Is A Huge Success

Mullumbimby Local Food Festival Is A Huge Success

Wow!  What a wonderful event!  On the 29th October The Mullumbimby Community Garden and Byron Shire Council presented the Mullumbimby Local Food Festival. Featured were  displays of local food and produce grown by local farmers as well as value added products.&...
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Posted: 1Nov2011 08:58 Similar items


ABC TV's Hungry Beast Looks At The Coles Woolwoths Duopoly

ABC TV's Hungry Beast Looks At The Coles Woolwoths Duopoly

We re-visit, the Beast File. The W beast is now within us. We re-post the Hungry Beast file on Coles and Woolworths and how they take over communities. The Hungry Beast  looks at Australia's Big Two supermarket chains. Woolworths & Coles which are a $1...
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Posted: 28Jun2011 22:56 Similar items


Woolworths Concrete Saw Angers Locals

Woolworths Concrete Saw Angers Locals

Woolworths lost a further legion of potential customers last week in Mullumbimby. Picture a balmy, tranquil autumn evening, Friday, end of the working week. As people gathered for a relaxing outdoor meal at Milk & Honey, the peace of this country town was shattered by earsplitting noise....
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Posted: 6Apr2011 15:34 Similar items





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