Welcome to MCAN, Mullumbimby against Woolworths

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 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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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


COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS WANTED: WOOLWORTHS LIQUOR LICENCE

COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS WANTED: WOOLWORTHS LIQUOR LICENCE

An opportunity to have your say on Woolworths new bottleshop! IMPORTANT: CLOSING DATE IS 26th JULY. (All submissions must be received by the liquor authority by that date) Before Woolworths can open their liquor store at their new (proposed) supermarket in Station Street, they have to fu...
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Posted: 2Jul2010 13:10 Similar items


Mullumbimby Residents Rage Against The Cage And The Big Box Brother

Mullumbimby Residents Rage Against The Cage And The Big Box Brother

On Saturday 26th June a group of Mullumbimby residents gathered to express "Rage against the Cage"; a huge cage having been erected by Woolworths, is all along Station Street North. They dressed in black and white and chained themselves to he fence/cage. This cage is the first step in t...
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Posted: 1Jul2010 12:06 Similar items


Residents Vigil At Woolworths Construction Site 7th June2010

Residents Vigil At Woolworths Construction Site 7th June2010

Mullumbimby residents gathered at the Woolworths Station Street construction site on Monday 7th June to protest at the start of construction of the huge Woolworths supermarket. However all they found was a fence and shipping container which trespassed onto public land. Representatives of the medi...
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Posted: 16Jun2010 09:50 Similar items



The Great Mullumbimby Blockade Scandal

The Great Mullumbimby Blockade Scandal

Woolworths redundant cage has been standing in the gutters and gardens of Station Street in superfluous splendour for six weeks. Construction of kerbing, footpath and drain was scheduled to begin on 7th June and to finish in 12 weeks. As we reach the mid point of the work schedule, no work has ye...
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Posted: 16Jul2010 22:02 Similar items


Biggest Little Town- A Song About Mullumbimby

Biggest Little Town- A Song About Mullumbimby

A teenage protest song about Mullumbimby hits the airwaves. 14-year-old schoolgirl Rachel has written “Biggest Little Town”; a song with a clear statement “We don’t want Woolworths in Mullumbimby”. Using footage documenting the 2 ½- year-old campaign to stop Woolworths, local film-maker Byron Su...
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Posted: 25Jun2010 17:02 Similar items


The Buzz Of The Mullumbimby Farmers Market

The Buzz Of The Mullumbimby Farmers Market

Mullumbimby Farmers market buzzes! "This how Mullumbimby residents like to shop" says a marketgoer in this video. It’s a feast for all the senses; from the first glimpse of the colourful tents, the textures and hues of the just-picked fruit and vegges, the sample tastes of various in...
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Posted: 6May2010 00:00 Similar items





Mullumaction Upcoming Events

Steering Committee Meeting
meets every Tuesday
5pm Deborah's place Left Bank Rd Mullumbimby. Ring 6684 3723 to confirm,Next Meeting: Tuesday 3rd August 2010 New helpers welcome
 
    
      

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