what the Olympic Dam expansion means for all Australians. BHP Billiton want federal and state government approval to bring 40 million tonnes of radioactive ore to the surface every year for the next 50-100 years. Because of the sheer volume of tailings – the waste material left over after the uranium and valuable minerals are extracted - will be largely dumped on the surface at the minesite. These fine radioactive particles can easily blow to the dense population centres of Sydney (l300k), Melbourne (l000k) or Adelaide (522k) away from the Olympic Dam minesite | Produced by David Bradbury, Front Line Films
While the threat of climate change is now widely accepted in the community, the potential for a host of nuclear power stations in Australia has raised questions about the best strategy for our country to move to a low-carbon economy. A documentary by Scott Ludlam | Soundtrack by Jose Garcia | Produced by Anti-Nuclear Alliance of Western Australia
Australia could be about to see one of the largest expansions of its involvement in the nuclear fuel chain. Here are a few reasons why this is not a good idea. By Pip Starr | Music by Mark Daniel | Animations by Dermot Egan | Voice over by Dave Sweeney
Outlines the state of nuclear weapons today and celebrates the achievements of the peace and anti-nuclear movement.
Contains 17 films about nuclear issues and more are being added. EngageMedia is a video sharing site distributing works about social justice and environmental issues in South East Asia, Australia and the Pacific. It is a space for critical documentary, fiction, artistic and experimental works that challenge the dominance of the mainstream media.