Archive for April, 2006

Lachlan Valley water allocations concern green groupsLink to full story

A rush of applications for new groundwater bores New South Wales’ Lachlan Valley has green groups concerned that water resources will be overstretched.

New mini eco-car prototype hits EuropeLink to full story

A small, efficient natural-gas fueled car has be launched in the United Kingdom. It has been nicknamed the Clever (Compact Low Emission Vehicle for Urban Transport).

Cane toads marching southLink to full story

Cane toads are rapidly moving south into NSW.

Australians ‘world’s best recyclers’Link to full story

A survey puts Australia top of a list of nations for recycling and concern about the environment.

Campbell blocks WA windfarmLink to full story

Fed Environment Minister Ian Campbell has blocked a windfarm in Denmark, WA.

‘Transport water from Tasmania to Perth’Link to full story

Robert Dane, who has proposed to bring water by tanker from the Kimberley to solve Perth’s water shortage, also wants to ship it in from Tasmania.

NSW Govt reopens tenders on desal plantLink to full story

The NSW Govt has reopened tenders for a desalination plant in Kurnell.

Bid to export wallaby furLink to full story

The Govt is considering a proposal to allow the export of wallaby fur to European fashion markets.

Fed Govt accused of killing wind powerLink to full story

Critics say the Fed Govt has undermined the development of the wind power industry.

No legal action on whalingLink to full story

The Australian Govt. has ruled out taking legal action against Japan for whale hunting.

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