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Federal Government to create Office of Water Resources
The Federal Government is planning to create a new Office of Water Resources in an attempt to take control of the water crisis, and appears likely to create a water ministry later in the year when John Howard reconfigures his cabinet.
Current NRM approaches failing, says CSIRO scientist
Climate change impacts happening much faster than expected, says Cullen
Satellite imagery agreement signed
BCA releases water blueprint
The Business Council of Australia has slammed "20 years of failure" by governments and utilities, and is demanding urgent action to speed water reforms in it new water blueprint.
Raising National Water Standards funding announced
National guidelines for irrigation in urban areas released
Porous pavers allow stormwater capture and reuse
Announcement: Discussion Paper on the Role of the Private Sector in the Supply of Water and Wastewater Services CLOSING 3 October
Farmers increasing NRM practices, says ABARE report
Farmers in the Northern Territory are most likely to be members of a Landcare group, with almost 70 per cent of farmers being involved, while NSW and Queensland have seen large increases in the number of farmers involved in Landcare in the past few years, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
Salinity management funding for catchment management organisations
A $4.6 million project to improve understanding and management of salinity has been launched in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Federal Government calls for bottom trawling ban
The Federal Government has called on the United Nations to implement an immediate ban on the fishing practice of bottom trawling.
National Outfalls Database to be developed
WWF releases greenhouse emissions action plan
An action plan to affordably reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent below 1990 levels by 2030 has been released by WWF Australia.
Government pushes international framework for submarine carbon geosequestration
Uniting Church calls for climate action
AGL commissions hydro-electric power station
IPART releases pricing of recycled water determination
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released the final Determination for the pricing of recycled water for Sydney Water, Hunter Water, Gosford and Wyong Councils.
Draft guidelines for best practice management of water supply and sewerage systems released
Decision to withhold Wimmera River water allocation "alarming"
The Victorian Government's decision to withhold the water allocation for the Wimmera River sets an alarming precedent for environmental flows in other rivers across the state, according to Environment Victoria.
Mokoan wetlands rehabilitation draft strategy released
Independent Audit of Yarra River released
Queensland Cabinet reshuffle
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has selected 29-year-old MP Andrew Fraser as the state’s new Local Government and Planning Minister.
River Torrens Taskforce established
A River Torrens Taskforce has been established to investigate and deliver an action plan to revitalise the ailing river system.
Bookpurnong Salt Interception Scheme launched
River Murray water allocations remain unchanged
Ramsar wetlands not managed properly, says Auditor General
The management planning and implementation strategies of rare wetlands listed under the Ramsar convention needs to improve if degradation is to be prevented and prohibitive rehabilitation costs avoided, according to a recently tabled report by the WA Auditor General.
WA Water Corporation releases annual report
Tasmanian flora and fauna go online
Tasmanian plant and animal species have been listed in a on-line database created by the Department of Primary Industries and Water.
Local Government sustainability initiatives recognised
Environmental managers in local government have been assisted in identifying, planning and implementing best practice sustainable development solutions and shown leading edge examples of outstanding environmental initiatives by Australian local governments at the recent Local Government Sustainable Development Beyond 2030 conference.
Postgraduate Environmental Qualifications at Flinders University
The School of Geography, Population and Environmental Management at Flinders University offers a comprehensive package of qualifications for persons interested in following a career in environmental management.
SMART Expo - Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Armidale 13-15 March 2007.
Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors. Involved with waste management, recycling, reuse, alternative products, reconditioning, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing or do you work professionally in areas of Resource Management?
5th Australian Stream Management Conference
2006 Desert Knowledge Symposium and Business Showcase: Global Desert Opportunities.
SMART Expo - Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Armidale 13-15 March 2007.
Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors. Involved with waste management, recycling, reuse, alternative products, reconditioning, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing or do you work professionally in areas of Resource Management?
5th Australian Stream Management Conference
2006 Desert Knowledge Symposium and Business Showcase: Global Desert Opportunities.
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