tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92107584741834989832024-03-05T17:31:41.029+10:00TULJUN BOOLAROO COOPERATIVETuljun is a lifestyle eco-community that is oriented to social and cultural engagement with our hosts the 'Wirri Aboriginals'.TULJUN BOOLAROOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14686796913726999086noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210758474183498983.post-80917908384246878422011-07-10T09:32:00.002+10:002011-07-10T09:39:52.699+10:00Eco VillageWhile driving home Laura and I had a lot of time to talk and think, and the usual issues came up; Women, Kids, Socialization etc. And we came up with an idea. The idea is basically bits borrowed from other intentional communities that move in a direction similar toTuljun and based on some experiences I have had and some of the things I wish I had had.<br /><br />The gist of it is trying to install a "starter culture", by a few of us getting together and builing several small dwellings etc. and also, importantly, building a decent sized communal permaculture garden, and then making the dwellings etc. avaliable for rent.<br /><br />Some of the benefits of this could be; <br /><br />Bringing people in who aren't "pioneer" types, as my brother put it, but have an interest in the final idea of the co operative, and may have a valuable role in a functioning co operative, but aren't the types that would adapt well to the more daunting task of starting off.<br /><br />Bringing in new ideas and diversity<br /><br />Providing a great space for some who for whatever reasons aren't prepared to commit to membership<br /><br />Providing an example for some who may in the future become members<br /><br />Bring cashflow into the co operative<br /><br />Bring more women and kids (families)<br /><br />Help provide food security and provide a model of what systems can work on the mountain<br /><br />It would be a fantastic place for people who are musicians, artists etc. to bug out for a while and follow their muse without nasty interferrence from parts of society that cause a lot of worry (both Laura and I would have loved an opportunity like that).<br /><br />It could also be a seed that starts off an attraction to international visitors and perhaps could lead into some kind of eco tourism?<br /><br />If gobar gas and some sort of microgrid were incorporated, it could help provide the infrastructure for festival.<br /><br />I personally know of a few different demographics to which this idea could be attractive.<br /><br />There are also a few networks out there that could supply volunteers to help build a project like this, and share skills.<br /><br />The rent could be fairly cheap couldn't it?Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792825744222168845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210758474183498983.post-4867869662247449862011-07-07T12:59:00.003+10:002014-11-22T09:49:56.931+10:00BBQ's, Meetings, Information Days.From time to time there are BBQ's so that interested parties and existing members can rub shoulders and offer the opportunity to get to know each other in a social atmosphere. Essentially this is where initial exchange of views and information begins as part of the process of gaining membership to Tuljun Boolaroo. <br />
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<b>If visiting </b>Tuljun Boolaroo it would be an advantage for you to have a 40channel CB. It can be a one day affair or if you have the gear and want to camp over that'd be excellent. . If you wish to come along let me know via the email bob@tuljun.com.TULJUN BOOLAROOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14686796913726999086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210758474183498983.post-22292772071264088852008-09-23T10:37:00.011+10:002014-04-29T08:54:39.555+10:00Employment, Self Sufficiency and Lifestyle (click link)The Issue of income earning capacity while still being on the property has been raised more than once and needs addressing. Truth to tell it may not be practical for everyone. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tuljun</span></span> is a long way from the centers of commerce. Working in the Mining industry might be an option for some. Shifts operate on a 10 days on 4 days off system and quarters are provided on the mine site for their workers. Another option is to work and reside in the Whitsundays or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mackay</span></span> and commute on weekends. Having our own <a href="http://www.tuljun.com/Local%20Trading%20Economic%20System.htm"><span style="color: #3333ff;">Internal Trading <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">System</span></span> </a>also acts as an adjunct to normal financial arrangements<br />
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Home industry and agricultural enterprises are also a possibility and are focal points of the cooperatives aspirations anyway.The real question is why be on a semi-remote property in the first place? Lifestyle and social benefits should come first place in ones considerations. Spacial separation from population centers has its advantages as does the serenity of living in a pristine setting.<br />
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Contemporary world events such as employment, financial, political and environmental issues have highlighted the need for self resilience. Genuine self reliance(resilience) is not an intellectual exercise in an on and off, hot and cold series of non-commitments or talk fests; nor should it be based in a state of fear and negative attitude.<br />
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<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tuljun</span></span> is for positivists moving towards connection with a more organic way of life. It is contingent that families occupying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Tuljun</span></span> be able to provide for their own material welfare, for what may be an extended period without outside support. Simply put we have the option (if prepared) of living comfortably for weeks or months if necessary in the wake of some event that robs us of the means to obtain external material support. A home garden and chicken run are easy adjuncts. We would not be here today if not for our forebears prudence. A survivalist is simply someone who recognizes that we should take personal responsibility for some of these systems.<br />
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Our positive view is that an Intentional Community living cooperatively, in both the material and social context, can enjoy an energized, more secure lifestyle and able to ride out any bumps that life deals out. So much for the material aspects. Finally a Socially, physically and psychologically engaged lifestyle is not such a bad option. Oh yes and it feels like freedom.TULJUN BOOLAROOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14686796913726999086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210758474183498983.post-20836404609538926182008-06-12T18:53:00.003+10:002014-04-29T10:09:30.992+10:00Rock Pools<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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TULJUN BOOLAROOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14686796913726999086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210758474183498983.post-18703488318817883662008-04-05T15:28:00.021+10:002011-06-09T10:54:45.321+10:00Home Schooling on Tuljun (click link)Several families have indicated that 'home schooling' for their children is their education preference. The systems mooted vary from using their own curriculum to taking advantage of 'School Of The Air'. School of the Air conducts classes from Charters Towers via the phone and Internet and provide the computers etc on a hire basis. Students have their own teachers and can communicate in Internet-group classes.<br />
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There are 2 or 3 school camps per year where students meet their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cyber</span></span> class mates and teachers in person. There are widely differing opinions on the possible outcomes. These centre around educational competitiveness in the greater community to socialisation issues. It is unclear as to what extent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">TBC</span></span> should actively provide material and social support for these systems; Therefore some dialogue needs to be entered into.<br />
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Sites worth visiting are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Queensland's</span> <a href="http://www.google.com.au/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0h&oq=d&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIK_enAU277AU279&q=distance+education+queensland">Distance Education </a> or <a href="http://www.kindredcommunity.com/articles/from-control-to-connection-an-unschooling-journey/p/1178">Unschooling</a>TULJUN BOOLAROOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14686796913726999086noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210758474183498983.post-27006699857951080772008-03-30T07:58:00.011+10:002014-11-22T10:03:58.507+10:00Open Forum<b>This page is for matters of day to day interest</b> if you have a question or a comment on some subject not handled elsewhere in the blog. You may wish to refer to another string in the blog and attach your comments there. All comments are moderated so a little delay between commenting and seeing it on the site will be experienced.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Hi
Tuljun Friends,<br />
Over recent months there have been inquiries concerning
household pets. I know this is going to be the rough end of the
pineapple for some. Your long-time friend and companions are a
loved members of the family BUT...the rules are clear </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">**No household
may keep more than 2 adult dogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
dogs
are kept they must be properly managed otherwise they must be
removed from the
property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cats and exotic
aquarium fish
are prohibited <i>outright</i>. T</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">he
reasoning for this may be clarified in the article below. We
love our bush animals and unfortunately so do cats and dogs! I
have in fact a large menagerie consisting of quoll, possum,
koala, bandicoot, monitors and more than few birds and not a
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<td>Feral cats are killing 75 million animals every day!</td>
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CRITTERS GONE?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">Can you
remember the last time you saw
a small or medium-sized native
mammal of any species? You
might have seen a possum but
bandicoots, bilbies and small
wallabies are getting harder
and harder to find.</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">Where have
all the animals gone? </span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">Habitat loss
has played a huge part in the
massive decline of our
wildlife but it continues
overwhelmingly through
predation, especially by feral
cats and wild dogs. Feral cats
are not fussy eaters and they
can overpower and consume just
about any living creature:
mammals, reptiles, amphibians,
birds and insects!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">The impact of
feral cats is truly
astronomical. We know</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">there are at
least 15 million feral cats
in Australia</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">and some
estimates suggest there are as
many as 23 million. That's one
for every person in the
country! Researchers have
found that feral cats eat on
average five animals a day. So</span>
<strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">15
million feral cats are
eating around 75 million
animals each and every day</span></strong><span style="color: #5f5f5f;">, mostly at
night. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">That
potentially works out to be 20
billion animals, mainly native
species, killed and eaten by
feral cats every year. The
sheer numbers of animals
removed from the landscape by
feral cats boggles the mind
and many native species have
been brought to the edge of
extinction. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">As the new
president of Wildlife
Queensland, I have launched
a special campaign to help one
of the great, but tenuous,
survivors -</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">the bridled
nailtail wallaby</span></strong>.
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">The bridled
nailtail wallaby can grow to
one metre in length, half of
which is tail, and males weigh
between four and eight kilos.
Females are even smaller than
males. It sounds too large to
become prey for a feral cat,
but feral cats grow to between
four and six kilos themselves
and some have been known to
reach 15 kilos. A feral cat
can easily take a juvenile
wallaby. Adults aren’t
entirely off the menu either.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">Where once
they were numbered in the
millions,</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">the total
population of bridled
nailtail wallabies in the
wild today is estimated to
be less than 400</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">mature
individuals. They only live
for six to eight years in the
wild so if we don’t increase
our efforts now, predators
will eventually wipe out the
remaining bridled nailtail
wallabies and drive them to
extinction. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service has
been undertaking feral cat and
wild dog control measures at
Taunton National Park for
years, yet such are the
numbers of predators that if
there are any interruptions to
control programs wallaby
numbers plummet. Feral cat
numbers are so overwhelming
and the problem is so large
that</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">the
wallabies need extra help
and a lot of it</span></strong><span style="color: #5f5f5f;">.</span> </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">Wildlife
Queensland is now partnering
with Queensland Parks and
Wildlife Service</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">at Taunton
National Park. Our Friends of
Taunton group is supporting
the conservation of the
bridled nailtail wallaby and
its habitat.</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">This
involves controlling feral
cats, foxes and wild dogs</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">that right
now are killing bridled
nailtail wallabies. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">The control of
feral cats at the Taunton
National Park is being done
through trapping and
euthanasing, shooting and
laying baits. To some this may
seem inhumane, yet to do
nothing will lead to the
extinction of the bridled
nailtail wallaby and the
ongoing deaths of thousands of
other mammals, reptiles and
birds each year. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.chuffed.org/project/wq" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color: #ff8040;">Can you help
rescue the bridled nailtail
wallaby from extinction with
a special gift? </span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.chuffed.org/project/wq" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color: #ff8040;">Please, will
you make a tax-deductible
donation now, to bring them
back from the brink?</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">We’ve
considered the problem and the
solution carefully and know
that</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">in 2015
we’ll need $50,000</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">to secure
the population of wallabies at
Taunton National Park. There
are around 200 endangered
bridled nailtail wallabies in
the park so we’re</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">protecting
one wallaby for each $250</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">raised. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">By supporting
Wildlife Queensland with a
donation to this special
appeal you will be ensuring
that Taunton National Park’s</span><strong><span style="color: #cb6432;"> bridled
nailtail wallaby population
will bounce back</span></strong><span style="color: #5f5f5f;">. It’s known
that the bridled nailtail
wallaby will breed
continuously when conditions
are suitable and they can
raise up to three young in
a year.</span> <strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">Numbers can
grow rapidly once predators
are controlled</span></strong><span style="color: #5f5f5f;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">To determine
what can or can’t be achieved
in 2015 I must confirm</span>
<strong><span style="color: #cb6432;">by
24 December the total of the
funds we’ve raised</span></strong>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">and that’s
why I need you to add your
support to this special appeal
today. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">I can imagine
a future with an abundance of
bridled nailtail wallabies at
Taunton National Park. If you
can too,</span> <a href="https://www.chuffed.org/project/wq" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color: #ff8040;">please
support this special appeal</span></a>
<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">and help
save a threatened species on
the brink. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">Yours
sincerely</span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">Peter Ogilvie</span></div>
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Wildlife Queensland</span></div>
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<span style="color: #5f5f5f;">P.S. You can
help prevent extinction in
just two minutes by visiting
the new webpage we’ve set up
to help you save the</span> <a href="https://www.chuffed.org/project/wq" moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color: #ff8040;">bridled
nailtail wallaby</span></a><span style="color: #5f5f5f;">.</span></div>
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