eco media » 2003

Heritage protection bill amendments defeated

The Australian Conservation Foundation has expressed disappointment that the Senate failed to include crucial amendments as it passed heritage protection bills. The ALP, Greens and Australian Democrats failed in their bid to place more checks on new greenhouse polluting developments.

posted by seamas on August 20, 2003 at 8:20 pm · filed under Media releases

Australian Marine Reserve wins praise

The WWF has declared Australia?s Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve a ‘Gift to the Earth’. At some 6.5 million hectares, it is the largest fully protected marine reserve in the world.

posted by seamas on August 19, 2003 at 8:19 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts

Kakadu rehabilitation work begins

Rehabilitation work has begun at the Jabiluka
mine in Kakadu. Environment groups are pleased that 50,000 tonnes of uranium ore will be re-buried at the site to help protect nearby wetlands.

posted by seamas on August 15, 2003 at 8:18 pm · filed under Media releases Recycling and waste

Victoria’s Point Nepean open to private development

The Democrats claim beachfront at Victoria’s Point Nepean may be open to private development under the Federal Government plans to sell the area.

posted by seamas on August 15, 2003 at 8:17 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts

WWF praises Pacific nations on whale protection

The WWF has praised the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Niue, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Australia and New Zealand for their efforts to protect whales.

posted by seamas on August 13, 2003 at 8:16 pm · filed under Media releases Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Protests outside Commonwealth Bank branches

The Wilderness Society has protested outside Commonwealth Bank branches in Hobart, highlighting the bank’s stake in logging company Gunns Limited.

posted by seamas on August 7, 2003 at 8:15 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases

Iceland to resume whaling

The WWF has condemned Iceland’s decision to resume whaling under the guise of scientific research.

posted by seamas on August 7, 2003 at 8:14 pm · filed under Media releases Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Tasmanian plantation owners getting cheap water

The Greens have highlighted the value of water removed from Launceston’s North Esk River catchment for use on plantations.

posted by seamas on August 6, 2003 at 8:13 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts

Cars regularly hitting outback kangaroos

NRMA Insurance has asked Australian motorist to be more careful when driving in rural areas. The group’s research suggests collisions with kangaroos account for 8,000 insurance claims a year.

posted by seamas on August 1, 2003 at 3:42 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

National Party leader supports water reforms

A proposal for national water reforms developed by Australian scientists has won the backing of National Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson. The Wentworth Group wants the government to establish trusts that would purchase water for the environment.

posted by seamas on August 1, 2003 at 3:38 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts