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Saturday, January 27, 2007. Saturday, January 27, 2007. 14:58:42 AEDT Climate change report a 'wake-up call' for HowardThe federal Opposition says new research on climate change commissioned by the world's governments should be a massive wake-up call for Prime Minister John Howard. Saturday, January 27, 2007. 13:19:30 AEDT Mayor praises Goulburn efforts to curb water useGoulburn Mayor Paul Stephenson says he is impressed with the way the community has responded by cutting its water use. Saturday, January 27, 2007. 12:12:02 AEDT Sydneysiders praised for water saving effortsSydney residents have saved enough water over the last three years to fill half of Sydney Harbour. Saturday, January 27, 2007. 12:04:42 AEDT Agriculture push north risky, warns scientistA leading agricultural scientist says progress in solving the nation's water problems has been too slow and warns there are risks involved with moving farming north. Friday, January 26, 2007. Friday, January 26, 2007. 22:27:14 AEDT Conference approves global plan to save tuna stocksA meeting in Japan has approved a world-first international plan to save tuna from overfishing. Friday, January 26, 2007. 17:46:22 AEDT NZ releases whale slaughter footageThe New Zealand Government has released footage showing a Japanese fleet slaughtering whales in the Southern Ocean. Friday, January 26, 2007. 16:45:57 AEDT No plans for $3b water buyout, irrigators toldFederal Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran has tried to reassure irrigators about the water package announced yesterday, although he says some water licences could be compulsorily acquired. Friday, January 26, 2007. 14:34:40 AEDT Water plan should have included Coorong: GreensSouth Australian Greens MP Mark Parnell says help for the internationally-renown Coorong wetlands should have been included in the Federal Government's $10 billion water plan. Friday, January 26, 2007. 13:39:08 AEDT Murray Darling Basin head honoured in Aust Day awardsRural achievers have been honoured in this year's Australia Day awards, with Friday, January 26, 2007. 13:27:24 AEDT Beattie promises no recycled water secretsThe Queensland Government says south-east Queenslanders will know exactly how much recycled water they are drinking if treated effluent is added to the region's dams. Friday, January 26, 2007. 12:11:37 AEDT AgForce backs Federal Govt water planFarm lobby group AgForce has welcomed the Federal Government's $10 billion plan to take control of Australia's water. Friday, January 26, 2007. 10:53:56 AEDT PM shrugs off Flannery's climate change criticismPrime Minister John Howard says he is not embarrassed by the criticism levelled at his Government by the Australian of the Year, Professor Tim Flannery. Friday, January 26, 2007. 10:44:32 AEDT Howard calls on public to save waterPrime Minister John Howard wants Australians to buy rainwater tanks and take shorter showers, saying individuals need to use less water. Friday, January 26, 2007. 10:32:35 AEDT Floods expected to boost bird breedingA leading ecologist expects flooding in South Australia's north to lead to an increase in the number of waterbirds there. Friday, January 26, 2007. 10:25:03 AEDT Govts urged to play bigger role in climate change battleCanberra's Anglican bishop says the honouring of environmentalist Tim Flannery as Australian of the Year highlights the importance of climate change. Friday, January 26, 2007. 09:26:33 AEDT Scientists, producers hose down dam water plansNorthern Territory scientists and the pastoral industry are sounding a note of caution over any plans for dams on tropical rivers to supply water for irrigated farming. Friday, January 26, 2007. 09:03:18 AEDT Govt rejects green group's call for mining crackdownThe New South Wales Department of Primary Industries has dismissed a report by the Total Environment Centre calling for tougher penalties on companies that do not conduct sustainable mining practices. Friday, January 26, 2007. 08:46:22 AEDT DPI rejects call for tougher mining penaltiesThe New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has dismissed a report by the Total Environment Centre (TEC) calling for tougher penalties on companies that do not conduct sustainable mining practices. Friday, January 26, 2007. 08:30:43 AEDT Flannery urges climate change actionThe Australian of the Year, scientist Tim Flannery, says the Prime Minister's water plan means little unless governments take urgent action on the bigger issue of climate change. Friday, January 26, 2007. 08:06:20 AEDT States to consult on river system takeoverIt could be weeks before state leaders decide whether to agree to hand over the Murray-Darling Basin to Federal Government control. Thursday, January 25, 2007. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 22:52:56 AEDT Water plan to be world leader in irrigation: TurnbullThe incoming Water Resources Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, says the Federal Government's new water plan will make Australia's irrigation systems the most efficient in the world. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 21:59:54 AEDT Flannery mindful of award obligationsThe Australian of the Year, Tim Flannery, says he will use the opportunity to try to do something about global warming. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 20:30:17 AEDT Kimberley could become agricultural hub, farming group saysWA's peak farming body says there is the potential to build new agricultural-based cities in the Kimberley if the Federal Government is serious about exploring water development in Australia's north. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 20:29:34 AEDT Science the key to Top End farming, Govt saysThe Northern Territory Government has urged the Commonweath's new task force on Top End water resources to use science to assess the viability of farming in the tropics. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 09:28:47 AEDT Give water plan a chance, states toldThe Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has urged the states to have an open mind about the Federal Government's water package. Thursday, January 25, 2007. AEDT Tim Flannery named Australian of the YearLeading environmental scientist Tim Flannery has been named the 2007 Australian of the Year. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 18:43:39 AEDT 'No deal' done on Googong Dam, PM saysPrime Minister John Howard says the ACT Chief Minister has over-reacted to a New South Wales Liberal Party election promise to allow water from Googong Dam to be used by towns such as Goulburn. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 18:27:21 AEDT Melbourne promised extra 40b litres waterThe Victorian Government says it will provide an extra 40 billion litres of water for Melbourne over the next two years. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 09:28:47 AEDT States reluctant to hand over Murray-DarlingState premiers have reacted with scepticism to the Federal Government's $10 billion national plan for water management. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 14:59:51 AEDT Task force to harness Top End waterThe head of the Prime Minister's new task force on north Australia's water resources says the country's Top End has been ignored for too long. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 13:54:31 AEDT Row erupts over dam water controlA stoush is brewing between the Federal and ACT Governments over Commonwealth plans to keep control of Canberra's main water source. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 09:28:47 AEDT Howard unveils $10b water planPrime Minister John Howard has unveiled a $10 billion plan to take control of Australia's water resources. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 09:28:47 AEDT Turnbull prepared to take water fight to High CourtThe Federal Government is confident it can take over control of the Murray-Darling basin system. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 11:51:13 AEDT Kimberley water must be utilised, says water expertThe Kimberley could be a potential key to any expansion of Australia's agricultural industry following an overhaul of the nation's water management. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 10:53:39 AEDT Conservationist warns against salvage loggingA conservationist from Victoria's East Gippsland region says loggers should not be allowed to harvest trees damaged in the Great Divide fires. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 09:28:47 AEDT PM's water plan set to ignite rowPrime Minister John Howard's announcement to overhaul water management could spark a fight with the states and territories. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 08:59:24 AEDT Residents urged to help stop feral doves breedingNorthern Territory Parks and Wildlife is calling on Alice Springs residents to help stamp out the breeding of feral turtle doves. Thursday, January 25, 2007. 05:51:35 AEDT PM pledges billions to solve water crisisPrime Minister John Howard will today use a major address to pledge billions of dollars to overhauling water management in Australia. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 23:16:06 AEDT PM gives $220m to water projectsPrime Minister John Howard has signed off on more than $220 million in Commonwealth funding for water projects around the country. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 22:21:52 AEDT US too dependent on foreign oil: BushIn his State of the Union address, US President George W Bush has told Congress America has been dependent on foreign oil for too long. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 20:55:34 AEDT Conservation council calls for recycled water for gardensThe ACT Conservation Council has again called for Canberrans to be allowed to use recycled water to irrigate their gardens. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 20:33:24 AEDT Mayors want answers on Qld water situationSouth-east Queensland's Council of Mayors is urging the state's water commissioner and Government to not leave residents in the dark about the water situation in the region. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 19:16:37 AEDT Plantation company accused of environmental breachesThe Federal Government is investigating Great Southern Plantations for allegedly breaching the environmental conditions of its operation on the Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 18:58:27 AEDT High water user Visy 'working on consumption'Cardboard manufacturer Visy has admitted it is probably one of Victoria's biggest water users. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 18:30:57 AEDT Stanhope rejects Debnam's water plan for GoulburnACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says Canberra's water supply would be at risk if the New South Wales Opposition's plan to pump water to Goulburn goes ahead. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 16:37:52 AEDT Vic says states should control water projectsThe Victorian Government is proposing that the states, rather than the Federal Government, should allocate money for water initiatives. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 15:25:34 AEDT Debnam promises Goulburn water pipelineThe New South Wales Liberal Party says it will spend $109 million to secure Goulburn's water supply if it wins government at the March election. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 13:27:55 AEDT Water groups to watch Turnbull's future direction on waterThe appointment of a new federal water resources minister has sparked debate over the future of water management in Australia. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 12:56:01 AEDT Govt quizzed over Mary River wildlife protectionThe Queensland Government is being asked how it expects to be able to protect rare wildlife species that live in the Mary River if it proceeds with the Traveston Crossing dam project in the state's south-east. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 10:53:45 AEDT Councils to discuss water, sewerage strategiesTasmania's 29 local councils will share their strategies on water and sewerage issues later this month. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 10:56:39 AEDT Haase wants light shed on Solar Cities decisionThe Federal Member for Kalgoorlie, Barry Haase, says he has begun lobbying new Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull for a decision on whether the city of Kalgoorlie will be included in a solar power initiative. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. 10:49:20 AEDT Riverland councils to adopt greener powerTwo Riverland councils have agreed to convert 20 per cent of their electricity to green power. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 23:50:00 AEDT Turnbull faces tough decisions on water: NFFThe National Farmers Federation (NFF) says the incoming Environment and Water Resources Minister needs to make some difficult decisions and show leadership on water. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 23:48:41 AEDT Kazakhstan arrests man for parrot smugglingKazakh border guards have arrested a man trying to smuggle 500 parrots in his car from neighbouring Uzbekistan. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 21:44:54 AEDT Revenge attack on shark not allowed: NSW policeAuthorities warn they will prosecute anyone attempting to track down the shark that attacked a diver on the New South Wales far south coast today. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 19:06:20 AEDT Commissioner criticised for denying water crisisQueensland's Water Commissioner, Elizabeth Nosworthy, has tried to allay fears that the state's south-east could soon run out of water. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 18:36:43 AEDT US firms urge Bush to tackle climate changeChief executives of some of the largest companies in the United States have called on President George W Bush to introduce measures to tackle global warming. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 17:06:17 AEDT 'Fool's Gold' producers donate thousands to wildlife protectionThe producers of a Hollywood film being shot in far north Queensland have donated thousands of dollars to help save the region's native fauna. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 16:49:26 AEDT Debnam disagrees with Young Liberals' policiesNew South Wales Opposition Leader Peter Debnam has distanced himself from proposals developed by the state branch of the Young Liberals for nuclear energy and raising the pension age. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 14:29:39 AEDT CMC probes Traveston dam land saleThe Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) is investigating prices paid for land acquired by the Queensland Government for the construction of the Traveston Crossing dam in the state's south-east. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 11:34:39 AEDT Hopes rain signals end to El NinoA climate researcher says the weekend's heavy rainfall might have signalled the beginning of the end of the current El Nino period. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 11:20:23 AEDT Councillor fears mine container cane toad threatAn Esperance councillor says the threat of cane toads entering Western Australia may come through an expected route - containers linked to the $2 billion Ravensthorpe nickel mine in the state's south. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 10:41:52 AEDT Irrigators' group seeks Murray Darling horticulture moratoriumAn organisation representing South Australian River Murray irrigators is calling for a moratorium on all further horticulture development in the Murray Darling Basin. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 10:39:13 AEDT Roadworks see Ancient tree chopped downEnvironmentalists have described the felling of an ancient red tingle tree in the Valley of the Giants near Walpole, in southern Western Australia, as an act of madness. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 09:04:35 AEDT Iran blocks nuclear inspectorsThe United States has criticised a decision by Iran to bar some members of a United Nations nuclear inspection team from entering the country. Tuesday, January 23, 2007. 00:09:40 AEDT Oil removed from stricken freighterExperts have started operations to off-load some 3,500 tonnes of fuel oil from a stricken container ship beached off the British coast, as scavengers made off with its washed-up cargo. Monday, January 22, 2007. Monday, January 22, 2007. 22:20:41 AEDT Canada gives $100m to save Spirit Bear RainforestThe Canadian Government and private foundations will spend more than $100 million to preserve the world's largest coastal temperate rainforest, an area sometimes known as the Spirit Bear Rainforest. Monday, January 22, 2007. AEDT Fishing nations urged to save tuna stocksFishing nations are being warned they must work together to ensure the future of one of the world's most popular fish species: tuna. Monday, January 22, 2007. 15:41:58 AEDT Opposition accused of dam backflipThe New South Wales Premier says the Opposition has backflipped on support for a major new dam to bolster water supplies on the central coast. Monday, January 22, 2007. 15:13:20 AEDT Fears over spread of feral fish to GulfQueensland scientists fear a fish regarded as the cane toad of the waterways could spread to river systems in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Monday, January 22, 2007. 14:59:42 AEDT Rain eases SA water woesSA Water says rain at the weekend is likely to have saved about a half a billion litres in water consumption. Monday, January 22, 2007. 14:16:38 AEDT Mayor urges quick Tree of Knowledge removalThe Barcaldine Mayor says the historic Tree of Knowledge, in western Queensland, needs to be cut down within weeks so it can be preserved. Monday, January 22, 2007. 14:04:13 AEDT Funds needed to tackle Macquarie Island rats and rabbits: tour guideA tour guide on Macquarie Island south of Tasmania says there is a desperate need for funds to tackle the growing problem of rabbits and rats on the island. Monday, January 22, 2007. 13:16:23 AEDT NFF gives cool reception to Labor water planFarmer groups have given a cool response to the Federal Opposition's new water policy. Monday, January 22, 2007. 13:13:42 AEDT Demand for bio-diesel outstripping supplyA far north Queensland bio-fuels company says it is unable to keep up with demand for its environmentally friendly diesel. Monday, January 22, 2007. 12:33:40 AEDT Authorities to pump oil from crippled container shipSalvage authorities in England say better weather conditions should allow them to start pumping oil from a stricken ship off the Devon coast soon. Monday, January 22, 2007. 12:33:40 AEDT Debnam announces $132m water planThe New South Wales Opposition has launched a $132 million election policy to guarantee water supply for the central coast. Monday, January 22, 2007. 08:52:45 AEDT Govt pours cold water on summit requestThe Federal Government has ridiculed the Opposition's idea of an overhaul of water management bodies. Monday, January 22, 2007. 08:52:45 AEDT Labor seeks emergency water summitThe Federal Opposition is stepping up its call for an overhaul of water management across the country. Monday, January 22, 2007. 08:38:55 AEDT Leaking UK ship sparks pollution fearsDozens of containers, including some with toxic chemicals, have been washed ashore after falling from a stricken cargo ship off the English coast. Sunday, January 21, 2007. Sunday, January 21, 2007. 16:45:40 AEDT NSW town runs out of waterWater is being tanked into Wallabaddah in northern New South Wales because the town has run out of water. Sunday, January 21, 2007. 16:11:36 AEDT Calls for drinking lab to test Brisbane waterBrisbane's Labor councillors have called on the Liberal Lord Mayor Campbell Newman to set aside money for a new laboratory to test the quality of the city's drinking water. Sunday, January 21, 2007. 15:13:52 AEDT Melting Arctic draws in killer whales, threatening Inuit fishingResearchers say killer whales are migrating further north as the Arctic Ocean's ice cover melts, threatening the livelihood of the native Inuit who traditionally depend on fishing for their food. Sunday, January 21, 2007. 12:22:07 AEDT Lightning strike causes stage four water restrictionsStage four water restrictions have come into force for the town of Chiltern, in Victoria's north-east, after a lightning strike damaged a treatment plant. Sunday, January 21, 2007. AEDT Bindi gives speech to US mediaBindi Irwin has followed in the footsteps of Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to give a speech to the venerable National Press Club (NPC) in Washington DC. Saturday, January 20, 2007. Saturday, January 20, 2007. 16:22:52 AEDT Authorities reopen Overland Track despite bushfireTasmania's Overland Track has been reopened to walkers despite a bushfire still burning out of control in the Cradle Mountain National Park. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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