Victorians are facing water restrictions from now until the end of summer because of the low levels of water supplies. While people in Melbourne are facing stage one restrictions, some rural communities are on stage three or four.
posted by seamas on August 30, 2006 at 2:53 pm · filed under 
Australian Conservation Foundation President Ian Lowe will speak at the Press Club on August 30 to mark the ACF’s 40th birthday. Lowe will present his vision for a sustainable Australia and answer key questions about the nation’s future and renewable energy.
posted by seamas on August 29, 2006 at 5:12 pm · filed under
The Greens are likely to direct their preference votes away from Labor in the Qld state elections because of the Beattie govt’s Mary River dam proposal and failure to stop tree-clearing.
posted by markmann on August 28, 2006 at 5:51 pm · filed under
Recyclables put out in regular rubbish will be removed and processed, and organic rubbish used for mulch & energy at a new recycling plant in Brooklyn.
posted by ecomedia on August 28, 2006 at 3:05 pm · filed under 
US academic Richard Heinberg, currently visiting Australia, says future oil shortages could mean shrinking populations, the end to global trade and increased warfare.
posted by markmann on August 27, 2006 at 9:06 pm · filed under
Sydney buses could soon be running on cooking oil in a deal with manufacturer Volvo to test alternative fuels.
posted by markmann on August 27, 2006 at 8:54 pm · filed under 
Environmental groups are concerned that traces of hexazinone, a herbicide associated with weed control in pine plantations has been consistently detected by Geelong?s Drinking Water Authority, Barwon Water, since December 2004.
posted by ecomedia on August 27, 2006 at 4:42 pm · filed under 
New homes should have water saving devices and recycled water, says Victorian Liberal Party.
posted by ecomedia on August 27, 2006 at 4:31 pm · filed under 
A new wildlife sanctury has been secured in Tasmania’s southen district.
posted by ecomedia on August 27, 2006 at 4:22 pm · filed under 
The South Coast Environment Group has welcomed Western Australian State Government plans to protect over 360,000 hectares near Walpole. The plans propose the creation of nature reserves and national parks, including a new marine park.
posted by seamas on August 27, 2006 at 12:42 pm · filed under
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