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An article written in the Medical Journal of Australia has warned that climate changes in Australia are likely to impact the health of indigenous Australians more than for non-Aboriginal Australians. Temperature rises of three degrees Celsius in the north of the country by 2050 will result in increases in diseases in remote communities which suffer from inadequate facilities. Diseases most likely to be on the increase include cardiovascular, respiratory and communicable diseases.
posted by steve on January 5, 2009 at 5:28 pm · filed under 
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Yarra Valley Water have stated that the cost of water will double for Victorians in the next four years. The cost increase is partly as a result of the water supply initiatives being undertaken by the Victorian Government, such as the desalination plant at Wonthaggi. Tony Kelly from Yarra Valley Water continues to urge the public to reduce their water consumption in order to alleviate cost rises.
posted by steve on January 5, 2009 at 5:20 pm · filed under 
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Although already reaching 149 litres per day per person, 6 litres below the Victorian Government’s target of 155 litres, Melburnians are encouraged to lower this figure even further as the weather heats up early next week, generally indicating an increase in water usage. Further recommendations to help reduce water consumption by Tony Kelly from the T144 campaign include four minute showers, installing water efficient showerheads and resort to using washing and dishwashing machines only when there is maximum load.
posted by cecie on January 3, 2009 at 2:59 pm · filed under
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
Eight Indigenous communities will receive $31.1 million over five years for projects to conserve and protect natural resources in areas ranging from Western Australia’s desert, the Torres Strait in Queensland, through to bushland in New South Wales, under the Federal Government’s $2.25 billion Caring for our Country initiative.
posted by seamas on January 3, 2009 at 1:32 pm · filed under 
ABC News
South Australia has moved to ban plastic bags from January 1 2009, and plans to have completely phased out the bags by May 2009. SA authorities have said that 80 per cent of customers already use ‘green bags’ at the check-out, and they are urging other Australian states to follow their lead.
posted by ruby on January 1, 2009 at 6:07 pm · filed under 
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
The Federal government is working with the States and Territories to develop a new mandatory disclosure scheme for energy efficiency in commercial buildings through the National Framework for Energy Efficiency. Under the proposed scheme, the energy efficiency of commercial buildings will be disclosed at the point of sale or lease, allowing for comparison between buildings in an attempt to adjust the market by allowing potential tenants and buyers to take account of environmental costs. The Australian government is currently seeking comment and submissions from the public on the proposed initiative, and will hold public forums in all capital cities.
posted by ruby on January 1, 2009 at 5:52 pm · filed under
ABC
As water levels in Hinze dam approaches 100%, the Queensland Water Commission is making moves to change Gold Coast water restrictions from high restriction to no restriction at all. This will allow those in south-east Queensland to use outdoor hoses, wash hard surfaces and vehicles with water. The Commission is hoping, however, that people will maintain wise-water use, as restrictions will come into force again once the dams fall below 95%.
posted by kirsty on December 31, 2008 at 4:41 pm · filed under
ABC News
Anti-whaling protesters aboard the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s Steve Irwin ship claim they’ve harried Japanese whaling boats enough to prevent them from killing whales and successfully forced them to leave Australian Antarctic waters.
posted by seamas on December 28, 2008 at 1:47 pm · filed under 
Reuters
Over-exploitation by agriculture and mining industries might threaten fresh water availability from Australia’s largest hidden source, the Great Artesian Basin. Declining artesian pressure could make water hard to extract, where previously it bubbled up naturally through springs and bore holes. Experts believe the nation will become more relient on this vast underground reserve as climate change affects surface supply, but access to it could become extremely difficult.
posted by seamas on December 28, 2008 at 1:40 pm · filed under 
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