Tag: Environment
Mine water woes may force out farmer
A north Queensland cattle producer says he may have to sell his property after it was contaminated with mine water more than a year ago. [MORE]
Green group says fish kill shouldn't stop dam monitoring
The Wide Bay Burnett Conservation Council says it is unlikely Fisheries Queensland could have predicted its monitoring program would kill hundreds of fish at Paradise Dam, west of Maryborough in the state's south-east.[MORE]
Upper House fight to capture Xenophon factor
Candidates jostling for seats in SA's Upper House are keen to win the votes that went to Nick Xenophon last time.[MORE]
Britain bans exaggerated climate change ads
Britain's advertising standards authority has banned two government advertisements for overstating the risks of climate change. [MORE]
Heavy smoke lowers air quality
Traralgon and the Latrobe Valley have the worst air quality in Victoria today.[MORE]
Green group urges more water for Thomson River
Green group Environment Victoria wants more water flowing into the Thomson River to improve its health.[MORE]
Butterflies 'fly early as planet warms'
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Australian scientists have uncovered a link between the early emergence of a common butterfly and global warming.[MORE]
ALP once favoured stormwater to drink: Greens
The Greens say Labor is being misleading about the safety of stormwater for drinking.[MORE]
Solar proponent plans pilot project
A company planning a $400 million solar energy plant near Mildura, in north-west Victoria, says it is planning to start work next year on a pilot project at the site.[MORE]
Climate change linked to change in butterfly life cycle
Research has found the common brown butterfly is emerging from its coccoon ten days earlier than it was 65 years ago, and scientists have linked that change in behaviour to climate change.[MORE]
'Extinct' wallabies get second chance
Wildlife officers are hoping to re-establish a population of Tammar wallabies in the Kalbarri National Park.[MORE]
Grasshoppers devour desert gardens
The heavy rains in Central Australia have sparked a plague of grasshoppers in the Alice Springs area.[MORE]
Researchers focus on plastic from vegetable oil
A University of Southern Queensland academic in Toowoomba says the possibility of making plastic from vegetable oils is becoming a reality.[MORE]
Survey reveals quarry opposition
A retired geologist says most of his neighbours are against plans for a new quarry at Innes Park.[MORE]
Cassowary habitat guidelines to aid developers
New development guidelines for protecting cassowary habitat in far north Queensland could give developers more certainty about their projects.[MORE]
Prepare for new farming revolution, CSIRO says
The CSIRO is preparing for a new Green Revolution, only this time they say the rules have changed.[MORE]
DPI urged to act on dam fish kill
The Qld Opposition says thousands of dead fish have been found at Paradise Dam, west of Maryborough.[MORE]
Higher Murray flows pledged for irrigators
Liberals promise irrigators 25pc opening allocations, but Minister Karlene Maywald says they can expect even more.[MORE]
LG accused of fridge fraud
Consumer watchdog Choice says LG Electronics has duped consumers by using an illegal device within some fridges to make them appear more energy efficient.[MORE]
McGauran attacks CSIRO on climate change
A Liberal Senator has accused the Government of compromising the integrity of the CSIRO on the issue of climate change.[MORE]
$20m deal offers solar power station hope
There has been another step forward for Mildura's $400 million solar power station.[MORE]
Forums aim to ease chlorine fears
Busselton locals are being invited to attend information meetings after community concerns about the Busselton Water Board's decision to use chlorine to disinfect its water.[MORE]
Report urges more climate change support for farmers
A federal parliamentary report on the effects of climate change on farming has called for better counselling services in rural areas.[MORE]
Irrigators to sell water rights
Most irrigators in the Campaspe region in northern Victoria have decided to sell their water and stop irrigated farming.[MORE]
Planning begins for urgent riverbank repairs
Plans to repair a severely eroded riverbank at Rocks Ferry Reserve in Wauchope are progressing.[MORE]
