Category Archives: Personal

Why I was arrested for stopping a coal train

Posted on 17 April 2023 by Graeme Stuart

Yesterday I was one of 50 people arrested during an action calling for no new coal. This is why. Continue reading →

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Blog statistics for 2022 (Transparency report)

Posted on 5 January 2023 by Graeme Stuart

An overview of some of the key statistics for 2022 for the Sustaining Community blog. Continue reading →

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My daughter was arrested

Posted on 7 November 2022 by Graeme Stuart

Alexa (my 19-year old daughter) was arrested today while delivering a cease and desist letter to Whitehaven Coal. Continue reading →

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My last day at the Family Action Centre

Posted on 28 October 2021 by Graeme Stuart

Some reflections on leaving the Family Action Centre after 18.5 years. Continue reading →

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Updating “About Me”

Posted on 27 January 2021 by Graeme Stuart

  I am a passionate about helping create a just, inclusive, and nonviolent world where individuals and families are cherished and supported, and communities are vibrant and resilient. In the society I want to help create, we will live sustainably … Continue reading →

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At your door: a climate change artwork

Posted on 26 September 2020 by Graeme Stuart

This is a video of my daughter’s HSC (final year high school) visual art work: At your door. It’s an acrylic painting on an old door supported by a soundscape. I admit I’m totally biased, but I think it’s very … Continue reading →

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The struggle of trying to write

Posted on 6 September 2018 by Graeme Stuart

I’ve been struggling with my writing for a while now. Although my blogging varies quite a lot depending on how busy I am, I usually average five to six blog posts a month. So far this year, I’ve only averaged … Continue reading →

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In some countries (and USA states) our marriage is illegal

Posted on 13 September 2017 by Graeme Stuart

In some countries (and 30 states of the USA), Cathy and I would have been prevented from marrying. In fact, even though we are happily married after 31 years and have two wonderful daughters, in some countries (and some states … Continue reading →

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A blogging milestone

Posted on 1 November 2016 by Graeme Stuart

After I had been blogging for a little while, I remember Tricia from Little Echo Footprints (who now micro-blogs at triciaeco) telling me that she averaged around 500 views/day. At the time (2012) I was averaging around 20 views/day and I … Continue reading →

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Two girls and a tiny house

Posted on 25 October 2016 by Graeme Stuart

Jasmine (my 15-year old daughter) and a friend Larni (16) are building a Tiny House out of second-hand, discarded and waste material for the Fair Share Festival next month. As the theme of the Festival is over-consumption, waste and upcyling, … Continue reading →

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