Putting on the writs

Although the Prime Minister has called the election, the writs won’t be issued until Wednesday 17 October, which means you still have until 8pm that day to enrol to vote and until 23 October to change your address details. Need more info? Head here.

Want more than a tan this summer? Apply to become an ActNow summer intern. We’re looking for content, marketing, research and community engagement interns. More info and application forms here.

Organic Shmorganic

Did you know that the organic industry in Australia is currently self-regulated? Despite several groups which certify manufacturers and farmers based on organic guidelines supplied by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, the laws are very, shall we say, organic. Cash for Comments writer Cam investigated what this means for us as consumers. Story here.   

Versatile & for a cause

You may think bandanas aren’t for you but what if they were hot bandanas designed by Industrie to raise money for CanTeen’s 13th National Bandana Day? Get yours now and don’t forget there are other ways to use a bandana (see funky Japanese-style gift wrapping or how to make your own swag on a stick). More tips here.

Is fresh really best?

Should Australia stop live animal trade? Is there a more humane way to get the meat to our tables? And can we continue eating meat and be conscious consumers all at once? If this keeps you awake at night but you don’t know where to begin exploring the issue, start by reading Ben’s opinion piece ‘Eating with a Conscience’. Warning: certain ideas may disturb some readers.    

The don’t-gloss-over glossary

Australian food manufacturers aren’t required to indicate if their products are suitable for vegetarians. So you probably won’t hear if you’re getting a mouthful of boiled down horse’s hooves (AKA gelatine) or supping on rennet, tallow and isinglass? Something to read before going vego.

Get-outta-the-armchair Activist

ActNow member Nicole said,

’I made this video using photos taken in Australia and overseas. I don't think you have to do something huge to take action. For me, getting out and about can make me appreciate stuff, and avoid pollution.’

Take a geezer at her
new multimedia piece up now
on ActNow.  

User Tip: embedding YouTube clips into ActNow!

If you’ve recently discovered an inspiring YouTube clip (or created your own!) you can share it with ActNow members by embedding it into the site.

Step 1: On YouTube—copy the ‘Embed’ info, which is provided on the right hand side on the YouTube clip.
Step 2: Select ‘Create New Page’ in the My Profile section on ActNow (you need to be logged in).
Step 3: Select content type—you can embed the clip into a multimedia page but you can also embed it in any other content page that you create.
Step 4: Paste the ‘Embed’ info into the ‘source’ section of the content box—you need to click on the source button before you can paste it in.
Step 5: Click on the source button again to see the clip appear.
Step 6: Make sure you have given you’re piece a title, a summary and linked it to other content. Press save and close.