Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2012
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the National Sustainability Council for Australia, which will be tasked with providing independent advice to the government on sustainability issues.
Sydney launches e-cycling scheme
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme in Sydney.
Giant manta to be protected
The Federal Government has announced that giant manta ray is now protected under national environmental law.
WA releases East Kimberly conservation plan
The Western Australian Government has released the final management plan for the Ord River and Parry Lagoons nature reserves in the East Kimberly region, outlining strategies to protect the area’s natural value.
Coal an environmental and economic liability says Greenpeace
New research released by environmental group Greenpeace shows that Australian coal is continuing to increase its impact on global climate change.
SA inquiry to investigate solar thermal energy
The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a parliamentary inquiry into the possible use of solar thermal energy.
Alpha's EIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has announced the release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project as part of the Alpha coal mine in Central Queensland.
CEDA argues for irrigated food supply investigation
A full review of the country’s irrigated food supply is needed to ensure the country can take full advantage of increasing international food demand, according to a report released by the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
Half of wetlands gone in the 20th century
Half of all the world’s wetlands were destroyed over the course of the 20th century, according to an alarming report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
More CCS the answer argues institute
Actively using carbon capture and storage (CSS) is a critical plank in building the low carbon economies of the future, according to a recent report released by the Global CCS Institute.
WWF challenges Queensland's reef policy
WWF Australia has come out swinging at the Queensland Government’s recent changes to coastal protection laws, saying they risk irreparably damaging the Great Barrier Reef, warning that it could soon be put on UNESCO’s World Heritage Danger list.
Ancient forests turned to junk mail accuses CCWA
The Conservation Council of Western Australia has claimed it has irrefutable proof that the 600-year-old karris trees are being logged for woodchips.
Cooks River project kicks off
Sydney Water has made a call for tenders to naturalise a one kilometer stretch of river bank along the Cooks River as part of a multi-million dollar project to improve stormwater management in the area.
Country's biggest solar farm opens
The country’s largest utility-scale solar farm and biggest solar photovoltaic power project has commenced feeding energy into the State’s grid.
Victoria announces flood support funding
The Victorian Government has announced a $5 million program to restore flood damaged catchments and improve environmental conditions for irrigators in flood affected areas.
Victoria to protect Melbourne's rivers
The Victorian Government has announced reforms to the State Planning Policy Framework which it says will ensure the protection of the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers from encroaching developments.
Victoria bolsters mining laws
The Victorian Government has introduced amendments before Parliament aimed at strengthening the enforcement powers of the State’s mining and extractive authority.
Second stage of Alpha mine approved
The Federal Government has announced it has approved the joint GVK/Hancock Coal proposed new coal terminal at the existing Port of Abbott Point.
Ashton mine gets PAC nod
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission has approved the construction of the new open cut coal mine in the State’s Hunter Valley region, almost a year after it was first rejected by the Commission.
EPA gives Yallourn discharge the all clear
The Victorian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has completed an independent risk assessment of the environmental harm caused to the Latrobe River and Gippsland Lakes from the flooded TRUenergy mine pit water discharges.
Government releases Murray-Darling Basin modelling
The Federal Government has released the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s modelling for 3200 GL and 2800 GL following the relaxing of key constraints in the system.