Archive for July, 2006

National Tree Day increases conservation awarenessLink to full story

Volunteers will plant the 10 millionth tree this weekend as part of National Tree Day, after 11 years of the program.

Toowoomba to vote on recycled waterLink to full story

Residents in Toowoomba will vote this week whether to go ahead with recycling the city’s drinking water supply.

Campbell ignored Bald Hills adviceLink to full story

A court has heard that Dept. of Environment and Heritage officials advised Environment Minister Ian Campbell to approve the Bald Hills wind farm.

$6 million to give Gippsland lakes a sparkling futureLink to full story

Environment Minister John Thwaites today detailed plans to further improve the health of the Gippsland Lakes as outlined in Our Environment Our Future.

Toxic dump panel rejects state helpLink to full story

The Victorian Government has been denied a request by the panel investigating a toxic dump near Mildura to submit draft recommendations to guide the panel in its decision making.

Qld Govt. backs away from wild rivers promiseLink to full story

The Qld Govt. has been forced to back down from an election promise to protect 18 pristine rivers from development.

Beazley wants to ditch ALP’s no-new-mines uranium policyLink to full story

Labor leader Kim Beazley wants his party to ditch its policy of opposition to new uranium mines.

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