Tag: Environmental Management
Red alert for blue-green algae in Blue Pools
The return of cooler weather could hold the key to clearing up the latest bloom of blue-green algae in the Blue Pools at Angourie.[MORE]
Lower lakes sea flood plan advances
Flooding the drought-hit lower lakes of the Murray with sea water could be a step nearer.[MORE]
Open market water plan for some Mt Lofty users
Some eastern Mt Lofty Ranges water users may be forced to bid on the open market.[MORE]
War of words over pulp mill battle cry
The Tasmanian Government has reacted angrily to a warning by Greens MP Kim Booth 'to expect trouble' if Gunns starts building its planned pulp mill.[MORE]
Golf club starts using stormwater
Pumping of harvested stormwater has started from wetlands at Grange Golf Club in Adelaide's western suburbs.[MORE]
Tas Govt firm on no extra funds for mill proposal
The Tasmanian Government has again ruled out spending more taxpayers' money to help Gunns further its proposed pulp mill.[MORE]
Gunns now a takeover target: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says Gunns remains a possible takeover target after getting approval to build its northern pulp mill yesterday.[MORE]
Pulp mill protest in Launceston
About 100 anti-pulp mill campaigners have gathered outside the Launceston office of the federal member for Bass, Jodi Campbell.[MORE]
Kurnell residents 'endangered by sand mining'
The New South Wales Opposition says continued sand mining in Sydney's south is endangering residents on the Kurnell Peninsula. [MORE]
State rules out financial help for pulp mill
Tasmania's Treasurer is hoping there won't be any further delays with the Gunns' pulp mill project.[MORE]
Fox traps set to protect little tern breeding site
Fox traps have been set up at Hearnes Lake in Woolgoolga to protect the little tern breeding site. [MORE]
Expert backs lower lakes sea water plan
A wetlands expert favours flooding the drought-hit lower lakes of the Murray with sea water.[MORE]
Mill delay prompts Tamar Valley recession warning
Local opponents of Gunns' proposed pulp mill have predicted economic turmoil for the Tamar Valley because of the continuing delay.[MORE]
Mill construction could begin this year: Gunns
The Tasmanian timber company Gunns says it could begin building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill this year, even though it's yet to secure full federal approval.[MORE]
Pulp mill decision 'a dark day for Tasmania'
The Tasmanian Greens have slammed the Federal Government's decision to allow Gunns more time to meet ecological guidelines.[MORE]
Ningaloo Reef under the microscope
Scientists who recently completed the most comprehensive study of the Great Barrier Reef are now turning their attention to Western Australia's coast, focussing on Ningaloo Reef. [MORE]
Customs investigates dumping complaint
The Australian Customs Service has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping of geo-synthetic clay liners from Germany onto the Australian market, undercutting a Queensland producer by up to 20 per cent.[MORE]
Gunns confident despite pulp mill approval delay
Gunns has expressed confidence in its proposed Tasmanian pulp mill, even though the project has again been delayed.[MORE]
Pulp mill expert surprised by Garrett delay
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says he is surprised by yet another delay imposed on timber company Gunns' proposed northern pulp mill.[MORE]
Garrett delays pulp mill approval
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has refused to approve Gunns' planned Tasmanian pulp mill, saying more environmental studies need to be done.[MORE]
Pulp mill approvals will help attract finance: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper industry analyst says getting Commonwealth approval will help Gunns to fund or sell its proposed pulp mill.[MORE]
Garrett expected to approve Gunns pulp mill
Peter Garrett is expected to give the go-ahead to the Gunns pulp mill today.[MORE]
Bligh alarmed by latest reef report
Anna Bligh says she is alarmed by reports that coral growth on the Great Barrier Reef is at its slowest for more than 400 years. [MORE]
Shark fishermen 'should be compensated over cutbacks'
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association is calling on the Federal Government to compensate fishermen if a proposed cutback to shark fishing is introduced.[MORE]
Garrett to make pulp mill decision Monday
The Federal Government will give its final verdict on Gunns's proposed northern Tasmanian pulp mill early next week.[MORE]
