Archive for April, 2006

Survey shows 71% of Australians want climate actionLink to full story

A poll has found 71% of Australians want immediate action to tackle climate change.

posted by markmann on April 21, 2006 at 5:15 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Victoria plans on-the-spot water finesLink to full story

Anyone caught breaching water restrictions in Victoria could face a $105 on-the-spot fine.

posted by markmann on April 21, 2006 at 5:14 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

States docked over lack of water planLink to full story

The Fed Govt has withheld funding from NSW, Vic and SA because of their failure to agree a joint water trading scheme.

posted by markmann on April 21, 2006 at 5:11 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

ALP split over fourth uranium mineLink to full story

Labor is in a quandry over the Honeymoon uranium mine in SA.

posted by markmann on April 21, 2006 at 5:03 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

Victoria coast plan is "anti-golf"Link to full story

Golfing legend attacks Victoria’s plan ban coastal development

posted by markmann on April 21, 2006 at 5:01 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture

Bald Hills parrot decision opens can of wormsLink to full story

Ian Campbell’s decision to block a wind farm due to concerns over an endangered parrot has led to confusion over future development decisions.

posted by markmann on April 21, 2006 at 4:59 pm · filed under Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy

Groups outline wishlist for landholder assistance schemeLink to full story

The Australian Conservation Foundation, WWF-Australia and The Wilderness Society have welcomed high-level Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council talks about a new scheme to help private landholders manage and restore native wildlife habitat.

posted by seamas on April 21, 2006 at 4:03 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases

States get funding for water reformLink to full story

The Fed Govt is to give the States more than $280million this year for water reforms.

posted by markmann on April 20, 2006 at 4:58 pm · filed under Various and general

NSW to map koalasLink to full story

NSW is to map the state’s koala population

posted by markmann on April 20, 2006 at 4:56 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Dioxin fears for Sydney fishermenLink to full story

The NSW Govt is to offer fisherman who worked in Sydney Harbour blood tests to check toxins in their blood from eating contaminated seafood.

posted by markmann on April 20, 2006 at 4:48 pm · filed under Recycling and waste

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