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Beattie to hold referendum on recycled water

The Qld Premier said he will hold a referendum on recycling water in 2008.

posted by markmann on July 31, 2006 at 4:20 pm · filed under Various and general

Endangered fish may halt Hobart marina

Plans for a $300m marina in Hobart have been referred to Environment Minister Ian Campbell because they may threaten a rare fish.

posted by markmann on July 31, 2006 at 4:17 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Six out of 10 won’t give up cars

A poll has found that 60% of NSW residents won’t take public transport even if the State Govt improved services.

posted by markmann on July 31, 2006 at 4:09 pm · filed under Various and general

More cyclepaths for Sydneysiders

Sydney council wants to increase bike travel five-fold over the next decade.

posted by markmann on July 31, 2006 at 4:08 pm · filed under Various and general

Greens tip more seats if Howard stays PM

The Australian Greens chief Bob Brown believes his party’s chances of winning more Sentate seats have been boosted following the announcement that Prime Minister John Howard will remain Liberal leader into the next election.

posted by ecomedia on July 31, 2006 at 2:02 pm · filed under Various and general

Groups want new impact assessment for land clearing project

Environment groups today called for a new Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to be completed for the Ord River Stage 2 - the largest proposed land clearing operation in Northern Australia.

posted by ecomedia on July 30, 2006 at 4:46 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases