Archive for October, 2004

Environmentalists oppose expansion of Perisher BlueLink to full story

NSW environmental groups have urged the public to oppose the expansion plan for the Perisher Blue resort in Kosciuszko National Park

New contamination incident at Ranger mineLink to full story

The operators of the Ranger uranium mine confirmed a ‘contamination incident’ at the mine yesterday.

Latrobe power station ruling sets greenhouse precedentLink to full story

A Victorian tribunal has ruled that greenhouse emissions must be taken into account in considering the expansion of the Hazelwood power station in the Latrobe Valley in a decision welcomed by environmental groups.

Latham to retreat over old-growth loggingLink to full story

Mark Latham is set to retreat from his commitment to ending old-growth logging in favour of a more “job-friendly” approach after heated debate within the Labor Party.

Queen urges Blair to press US for action on climate changeLink to full story

The Queen is understood to have urged British Prime Minister Tony Blair to lobby the US for action on climate change in a rare intervention in politics.

Mildura looks into leaving VictoriaLink to full story

Mildura council is investigating seceding from Victoria to either NSW or South Australia because of the State government’s plans for a toxic waste dump in the region.

Waterbird numbers at 20-year lowLink to full story

A major survey has found waterbird populations in many parts of Australia are at their lowest levels in 20 years.

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