Friday 30th July, 11am AEST

"The media seems more willing to burn a witch at the stake than to throw Christians to the lions." That's the view of David Garland, President of the Pagan Awareness Network.

This follows the guilty plea this week of Melbourne Pagan Eilish De Avalon on serious traffic offences, including dragging a Police Officer nearly 200 metres when his arm became caught in her car window. Media reports state that Ms De Avalon told the Police she didn't need a driver's license and that she was "a being from another world". Ms De Avalon has denied saying that she was from another world.

Last Sunday at the PAN committee meeting PAN conducted the draw for the prize associated with our recent Facebook Membership offer and we are pleased to announce the winner is...

~* Oliver Bladesmore *~

Over the next little while our wandmaker Jo will be creating a wand specially designed for Oliver and documenting the process for an article in our regular magazine The Small Tapestry.

Feel free to have a look at some of her wand work here: http://www.applegroveonline.com/wands.asp. And remember if you missed out this time Jo has offered another custom wand as a door prize for the Witches Ball.

Congratulations on your win Oliver and welcome to the Pagan Awareness Network. 

Monday 24th May 2010, 1300 AEST

The Pagan Awareness Network Incorporated (PAN) is toughening its rules relating to child protection.

"We're making sure the Association complies with or exceeds the expectations of the various state laws that operate around Australia," PAN President David Garland said today. "We run and provide support for many events around Australia for followers of Pagan and nature-based religions. Some of these events cater for families and are open to under-18s. This is an area where we have to get it right."

Download a registration form here

When: Saturday 2nd October 2010, 5pm - 12am

Where: The Dome Lounge on the first floor of the Crown Hotel. The hotel is on the corner of Cleveland and Crown Streets, Surry Hills. There is plenty of lounge space for those who prefer to relax and listen and a large dance floor for those who like to dance. http://www.crownhotel.com.au/

Transport: 15 minute walk (or 5 min taxi ride) from Central station.

Cost:
Early bird discount tickets are:
PAN Inc members $50
Non-members $60
Book before July 31st to receive the early bird discount.

After the 31st of July tickets cost will be:
PAN Inc members $55
Non-members $65

Order forms need to be filled in and returned to PO Box 1062 North Sydney 2059. Or e-mailed back to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tickets will be sent out once payment and order form has been received.

If you would like to organise a payment plan please contact us.

The Pagan Awareness Network Incorporated (PAN Inc) is a not-for-profit educational association with members Australia-wide. It is run by a management committee whose members are drawn from a broad cross-section of the Pagan community. The Association is incorporated in the state of New South Wales, with sub-committees in other states of Australia. It has no formal ties with any religious body, but works in a proactive fashion, both within the Pagan community and as a point of contact for the public, including government and media organisations.

PAN Inc aims to continue as the Australian Pagan community’s most effective networking and educational body.

The Pagan Awareness Network Inc (PAN Inc) aims to:

• Correct misinformation, raise awareness and educate the general public about Paganism and associated beliefs and practises in order to achieve religious tolerance
• Foster the growth of the Pagan community through service

When you join PAN you are helping us to continue to provide help and services to the Pagan community. You will receive:

• a regular newsletter mailed to you.
• a membership card entitling you to discounts at selected PAN friendly businesses.
• and an annual magazine.

Your membership goes towards helping us advocate for the Pagan community in the media, support events, groups and initiatives around the country. See this article for more information on what a difference your membership dollar makes.

This guide has been prepared for journalists, media industry professionals, government and the public requiring fast and reliable information on Wicca, Witchcraft and other Pagan religions in Australia.