Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has announced it will move to strike a balance between the interests of the mining industry and landholders after it tabled a report by an Independent Review into Land Access arrangements.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said the State Government is determined to strike a balance between the resource sector’s ambitious growth plans and the legitimate concerns of landowners.
The full Land Access Review Panel report will be available on the Department of Natural Resources and Mines website today and stakeholders are encouraged to provide direct comment to the Department within 30 days.
The review can be found here http://mines.industry.qld.gov.au/mining/land-access.htm
Victoria announces recycling boost
The Victorian Government has announced an $11.5 million funding package to improve recycling infrastructure across the state. The spending package follows a $13.8 million in infrastructure funding under the State Government’s Conserve Invest and Save strategy.
ACCC on alert for carbon gouging
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched its new Carbon Price Claims Hotline in a bid to curtail suspected price gouging related to carbon pricing after the Federal Government’s carbon tax comes into effect at the beginning of July.
ACF pushes for more Murray water
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has urged the Federal Government to conduct modeling for an increase to 4,000 gigalitres, saying that failure to do so would limit the capacity to understand the trade-offs of a lower environmental flow.
Government announces extension to Tasmanian forest agreement
The group requested an extension until July 23 to report to the Governments.
Report finds pesticides in Melbourne's water supply
Environmental conservation group Friends of the Earth (FoE) has released a report investigating the risks and impacts associated with pesticides in Melbourne’s drinking supply. The report focuses on the city’s Sugarloaf Reservoir, which supplies 1.5 million Melbournians, which, according to the FoE, has recorded 31 positive pesticide samples.
Burke denied trip to Rio
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke’s plan to attend the United Nation's sustainable development conference is in tatters after the Federal Opposition denied him pair to attend.
New technique to control cane toads
"This is the first powerful tool we have created to control cane toads," said Professor Rick Shine from the University's School of Biological Sciences and the lead author of the study which was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society on Wednesday 13 June.
Study finds climate models should include ocean waves
A new field study by researchers from Swinburne University of Technology suggests that the effect of wave activity on oceans should be incorporated in long term climate and weather prediction models.
Government reveals world's biggest marine reserves network
The Federal Government has announced the formation of the world’s largest network of marine reserves, upping the country’s such reserves from 27 to 60. The reserves will cover over a third of Commonwealth waters and is roughly the size of the Northern Territory.
Local government key to fighting climate change: report
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) and the Council of Capital Cities Lord Mayors (CCCLM) has published the Local Action for a Low Carbon Future discussion paper, identifying ways for the Federal Government to work more closely with local bodies to bring about the country’s low carbon future.
BoM warns of El Nino arrival
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned that the country faces slipping back into the El Nino weather pattern, which will produce similar drought conditions that ravished the country during the summer of 2009.
Government to turn manure into coin
The Federal Government has released a new carbon farming methodology that promises dairy producers the ability to convert manure into carbon credits.
Tasmanian rivers mostly clean
The Tasmanian Government has released the results from the state’s latest round of chemical testing of Tasmania’s rivers and streams.
Victoria announces BIO2012 delegation
Victorian Governor Alex Chernov will lead the state’s 60 strong delegation attending the world’s largest biotechnology convention and exhibition, Bio2012.
WA forms new marine park
The Western Australian Government has announced the creation of the state’s 11th marine park, with the Ngari Capes Marine Park being listed on the Government Gazette.
AGL to deliver large-scale solar project
Electricity giant AGL has been selected by the Federal Government as the successful proponent in the solar photovoltaic (PV) category of the Solar Flagships Program. The company, together with manufacturer First Solar, will deliver large-scale solar PV power projects totalling 159 MW at two sites in New South Wales.
First CTIP grants announced
The Federal Government has announced the first 13 grants from its $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Program, aimed at assisting manufacturers significantly reduce their energy bills.
NSW announces environment spend
The New South Wales Government has pledged $419 million to boost management of the state’s national parks and to help protect its native fauna.
NSW awash with Federal Murray funding
The Federal Government has announced $469 million in funding to support four major new infrastructure projects in New South Wales.
SA releases natural resources blueprint
The South Australian Government has released a new blueprint for managing the state's natural resources.