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SA marine life threatened by oil exploration

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society has spoken out against the proposal to allow oil and gas exploration in South Australia’s Great Australian Bight Marine Park. The group claims that the constant noise of the machinery will deter whales and dolphins from the breeding and feeding site, and have voiced particular concern for the “critically” endangered blue whale.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 5:05 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Locals angry at proposed toxic dump in VIC

Residents of North-West Victoria have rallied against the proposal for a toxic waste dump in Nowingi. Locals are concerned that the waste has the potential to contaminate nearby lakes and damage Mildura’s fresh produce exports.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 5:00 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Govt supports move to curb cane toad migration

The federal goverment has voiced a commitment of resources towards the prevention of cane toad migration into Western Australia.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 4:56 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Tropical rivers funding boost

Federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell has announced $1.5 million in funding for research into protecting northern rivers from problems such as weeds and salinity.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 4:53 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Call to ban oil tankers from Great Barrier Reef

Ian Kiernan, founder of the Clean Up Australia campaign, has issued a public statement calling for oil-tankers to be banned from the Great Barrier Reef. Kiernan told delegates at a recent oil-spill convention that the reef represents an asset which should not be subjected to the risk of oil-spills.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 4:51 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Fire-ant group seeks to control infestation problem

Brisbane is currently hosting a group of international fire-ant experts who are assessing the state of fire-ant infestation in Queensland.
Monitoring of the problem indicates that treatment over the past three years has been successful in controlling the problem.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 4:48 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Mining plan to divert creek made subject of inquiry

The NSW Hunter Valley Coal Corporation’s attempts to expand the output of local mines by diverting creek water have been met with criticism. Concerns have been raised that altering the waterway will detrimentally interfere with the natural environment. The proposed development is currently undergoing an inquiry.

posted by ecomedia on August 25, 2004 at 4:43 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts