Tag: Environment
Garrett urged to save west Sydney bushland
Conservationists say Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett needs to stop endangered bush from being cleared in western Sydney.[MORE]
Work planned to remedy Bellevue contamination
The WA government has moved to filter contaminated water flowing from the contaminated Bellevue site.[MORE]
Climate activists plan election strategy
Around 200 climate change activists will meet at the Australian National University in Canberra this weekend to map out their election year strategy.[MORE]
Sea Shepherd hails arrested activist as 'international hero'
The captain of an anti-whaling Sea Shepherd ship believes the arrest of a fellow activist by Japanese authorities will make him an international hero.[MORE]
Pair face jail over illegal fish haul
The New South Wales Government says two men could be jailed after trying to sell nearly 1,000 kilograms of undersized fish at the Sydney Fish Market.[MORE]
Russia to build 12 reactors in India
Russian officials say they will build at least 12 nuclear reactors for power stations in India, as prime minister Vladimir Putin visited India to reaffirm decades-old ties.[MORE]
World considers resuming ivory trade
Two African nations have proposed to down-list local populations of elephants to allow new stockpile sales of ivory.[MORE]
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]
