Archive for August, 2003

Heritage protection bill amendments defeatedLink to full story

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.

Australian Marine Reserve wins praiseLink to full story

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.

Kakadu rehabilitation work beginsLink to full story

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.

Victoria’s Point Nepean open to private developmentLink to full story

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

WWF praises Pacific nations on whale protectionLink to full story

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.

Protests outside Commonwealth Bank branchesLink to full story

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

Iceland to resume whalingLink to full story

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

Tasmanian plantation owners getting cheap waterLink to full story

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

Cars regularly hitting outback kangaroosLink to full story

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.

National Party leader supports water reformsLink to full story

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.

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