Archive for December, 2005

Bushfire season gets underwayLink to full story

Blazes around NSW marked the start of the summer’s bushfire season.

Sydney sewage ruling opens way for recyclingLink to full story

A landmark court ruling has ended Sydney Water’s sewage monopoly, opening the way for rival water recycling schemes.

No wetlands compensation for WA landownersLink to full story

The West Australian Government has ruled out compensation for landowners who cannot develop protected wetland areas in their holdings.

WA Government criticised over weed managementLink to full story

West Australian Liberal MP Steve Thomas claims the State Government has failed to halt the spread of the arum lily noxious weed.

Dolphin meat possibly used in illegal fishingLink to full story

Illegal fishermen recently caught of the northern coast of Australia are suspected of using dolphin meat to bait sharks.

Group claims new Tasmanian dam will destroy forestsLink to full story

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust claims the state government’s plans for construction of the Meander Dam breach the Forest Practices Act because it will destroy much of a rarer species of eucalyptus.

Thousands of fish and birds die in polluted lagoonLink to full story

Discharge of effluent is being blamed for the death of up to 25,000 fish in Salty Lagoon on the NSW North Coast.

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