Today was a huge success! We obviously had Melbourne Airport on edge, as they sent one of their workers down to come and check us out 😁
Thank you to everyone who grabbed one of our flyers and took it to MP Natalie Hutchins' booth, demanding she represent her constituents by listening to our concerns and calling for #CatherineKingMP to reject the 3rd runway proposal.

Thank you everyone who came and had a chat to us today and showed our campaign lots of love and support. Please remember to write those, letters, sign those petitions and continue to spread the word.

And if you didn't manage to scan the QR code to our LinkTree, no worries - here is the link:
linktr.ee/no3rdtullarunway

Big shout out to to Taylors Lakes Lions Club for putting on this amazing event!

#no3rdTullaRunway #NM3R #climateactionnow #LionsClub #Brimbank #MelbourneAirport

Don't miss this #forum TONIGHT in the City of #Maribyrnong

Register here:
linktr.ee/no3rdtullarunway

or visit our Facebook group for more details.

#no3rdtullarunway #NM3R #climateaction

This is happening NOW!

More details here:
https://fb.me/e/1fYPabyfL

#NM3R #no3rdtullarunway

How can Catherine King (MP) ignore this and approve Melbourne Airport's 3rd runway proposal...she can't!

#NM3R #No3rdTullaRunway #MelbourneAirport #AircraftNoise #AirportNoise #NoiseHarm

Full report here:

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/bedtime-reading-inquiry-into-sleep-health-awareness-in-australia.pdf

I also mentioned the following:

"In Melbourne Airport’s own documents, their report identified that majority of noise complaints originate within a 15kms radius of the airport, which includes 5 additional municipalities; Macedon Ranges, Whittlesea, Moreland, Darebin and Maribyrnong.
The document also highlights that the reason noise measurements are capped at 20 ANEF, is because a contour of 15 ANEF, would impact an additional 3 municipalities; Whittlesea, Maribyrnong and Macedon Ranges, as well as nearly 34,00 additional dwellings - and that report was from 20 years ago!"

#NM3R #No3rdTullaRunway

We must stop the 3rd Runway!

Join our campaign at:
www.facebook.com/groups/No3rdTullaRunway

Find out more at:
www.no3rdtullarunway.net.au

*FYI, I did not design the graphic and I am not implying that aviation 'causes' Autism. I am saying that people with ASD, who often experience sensory sensitivity, can be triggered by the frequent loud and unexpected aircraft noise.
For the record, I agree it is poorly communicated in the infographic. Sorry if it created any confusion.

#NM3R #no3rdtullarunway
#noisepollution #noisepollutionaustralia #flightfree

"Australia risks being “priced out” of the international aviation network when carbon pricing and other binding targets begin taking effect over the next decade...Operators disproportionately reducing frequencies of flights to the southern hemisphere as an easy path to meet their obligations in a carbon-constrained future.."

So how does Melbourne Airport justify the 'need' for a 3rd runway? It keeps telling us they need it to meet the increasing demand of aviation, yet this is not the story we are hearing from countries all across the globe!

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/21/airlines-could-ditch-flights-to-australia-to-meet-future-emissions-promises-parliament-told?fbclid=IwAR3G2YmN3dVq58D54kyeyyejeoNxlVFYr2AIGU-q4T6eergqAWb0OV8IzFs

Support our campaign at www.facebook.com/groups/No3rdTullaRunway

#climatecrisis #climateemergency #NM3R #No3rdTullaRunway #aviation

Update: Meeting with Georgie Purcell's office.
Yesterday, I met with Aimee Weir (Chief of Staff) and Dannielle Chandler (Advisor) for Georgie Purcell (Member for Northern Victoria).

Lots to cover here, including action to be taken to protect our #threatened #species

Read the full update here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=234345022847461&set=gm.651125576803878&idorvanity=388307653085673

#No3rdTullaRunway #NM3R #flyfree #savetheplanet #savetheanimals #GeorgiePurcell #AJP #wildlife #animals

Original toot date: 28 June, 2023

I am thrilled to announce that both Friends of the Earth Melbourne & Sustainable Cities have endorsed our campaign and signed up as members! We are thrilled to have their support and I believe they will be a huge asset to us in fighting the monstrosity that is the 3rd runway!

Be sure to support their good work.
https://www.melbournefoe.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/WeSustainCities

#NM3R #No3rdTullaRunway #climateactionnow #climatechange

Original toot date: 27 June, 2023

An update from N3R Coalition member Kay Shields
(who is not on social media)

"Met Josh and Jill (Ros Spence MP’s office). They gave a good deal of time to learn of concerns.

Ultrafine particles (UFP) in emissions get carried by wind up to 20 km away. Particles are so small easily enter body and associated with lung cancer and early cognitive decline. Josh asked how UFPs could be monitored-research on UFPs is in early stages. Increasing flights emitting UFPs over a population of > 5 million will cost the public health system into the future.

More CO2 emissions over Melburnians impacted by climate now. Josh was aware of urban heating and lack of tree canopy in parts of electorate, this plus emissions puts people at risk from heat stress esp. elderly/young

Noise. Info sought on Brisbane-about 84% of airport popn. impacted by noise from parallel runway/A.N.O reported community not adequately consulted, residents can’t sleep, work from home, enjoy outdoor amenities, children irritable due to increased noise. Noise impacts early childhood language development and performance at school.

Wildlife threats to local species Growling Grass frog/ Swift parrot/Wedge tailed eagle. Removal of Grey box forest and protected grasslands for Airport Commercial Business Park and third runway.

What are coalition seeking from rep?

- To push government to honour their promise to reduce greenhouse gasses for liveable climate.

- To oppose the expansion as it threatens Melburnians health.

- To open up dialogue about impacts of a third runway and not to be met with a wall of silence."

#NM3R #No3rdTullaRunway