Tag: Environment
Australia won't back tuna trade ban
Despite a collapse of world tuna stocks, the Government won't support a global ban on the trade of the northern variety of the species.[MORE]
Fishing boat scuppered on Moreton Bay
A former fishing boat that will form part of an artificial reef in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland has been sunk two days earlier than planned.[MORE]
EPA approves Mid West power plant
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditional approval of a coal-fired power station in the Mid West.[MORE]
Wind farm figure a mistake
The proponent of a wind farm planned for Penshurst, in south-west Victoria, says it is unsure how big the project will be.[MORE]
Japan arrests anti-whaling activist
Japanese police have arrested New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune on his arrival in Tokyo.[MORE]
Swan Hill tops state in water use
Swan Hill residents have been revealed as the highest water users across Victoria.[MORE]
Bendigo water use jumps
Coliban Water says the increase in water usage around Bendigo is not surprising.[MORE]
Shepparton named Vic's second biggest water user
Shepparton residents are using less water than in 2001 but they still consumed the second most amount of water per person in Victoria last year.[MORE]
State Govt's sinking ship
The State Government says a boat to be sunk in Moreton Bay at the weekend has been moved into place.[MORE]
Minister pours cold water on dam idea
Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding has rejected a proposal to build a dam on the Wentworth River upstream of the Mitchell River in East Gippsland.[MORE]
Sea Shepherd activist facing arrest in Japan
New Zealand anti-whaling activist likely to be arrested when he arrives in Tokyo on board a Japanese whaling ship today.[MORE]
Beaches close after stinger nets go
Surf Life Saving Queensland will review the closure of 11 beaches between Port Douglas and South Mission Beach in the state's far north. [MORE]
Scientists urge water allocation reduction
More than 30 of the nation's top water scientists have united in an urgent plea to the Federal Government to reduce water allocations.[MORE]
Independent body to review UN climate panel
UN chief announces an independent review of UN climate science after a global warming report was found to have errors. [MORE]
Huge water bill stays
The State Government has again refused to waive a South West man's water bill of nearly $10,000. [MORE]
Portland group supports wind farm monitoring takeover
The Committee for Portland has backed a call from south-west Victorian councils for the State Planning Department to take over the monitoring of wind farms.[MORE]
Forestry Minister says no to logging stop
Western Australian Forestry Minister Terry Redman has rejected a call by an independent Liberal MP to halt the logging of south-west native forests.[MORE]
Radiation results give health all-clear
The Western Australian Government says the results of a radiation survey prove there is no health risk from a decommissioned uranium testing site near Kalgoorlie.[MORE]
Green group urges solar scheme dialogue
The Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) says the Queensland Government must consult the solar sector as it creates an alternative solar hot water rebate program. [MORE]
Legal action launched over Xstrata discharge
Mining giant Xstrata says it has been advised the State Government has begun legal action over the discharge of water from a north-west Queensland mine.[MORE]
Water restrictions ease
Water restrictions around most parts of the Mackay region have been relaxed.[MORE]
Fears aired for waste tender process
There is a call for calm amongst Shoalhaven councillors in amid big changes to the handling of waste services.[MORE]
Allendale wind farm wins approval
A wind farm has been approved for the south-east of South Australia.[MORE]
Lake Mokoan reports reveals cost blow-out
An auditor-general's report into the Lake Mokoan decommissioning in northern Victoria has found the project has cost about $50 million more than first expected.[MORE]
EU to push for Atlantic bluefin tuna ban
The king of Japanese sushi and sashimi may disappear from menus after Europe joined the United States on Wednesday in arguing for a ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna.[MORE]
