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The Australian Government’s Healthy Rivers program is delivering big wins throughout the Murray-Darling Basin with the Mehi River near Moree one of the main beneficiaries, thanks to the work of dedicated OzFish members. OzFish Unlimited, Australia’s recreational fishing charity, has undertaken extensive restoration work at the picturesque waterway in northern NSW as part of the … Continued
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Independent Teal MP Dr Sophie Scamps will introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament today aiming to strengthen Australia’s national environmental laws in a bid to protect Australia’s precious water resources from fracking. And, Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce a similar bill to the Senate, also aiming to close the loophole which gives gas … Continued
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** Embargoed until 0700 UTC / 1500 AWST Friday 13 October ** New research suggests that exposure to a single seismic survey is unlikely to increase mortality or affect pearl production in adults of an oyster species farmed in Australian waters. In a study led by Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) researchers, … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE The Gunditjmara-led Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective (SOPEC), with the support of allies and local groups in the South West have called a rally against seismic blasting on October 22, 2023. There are growing concerns about a suite of proposals to conduct seismic blasting in coastal waters spanning the length of the iconic Great … Continued
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Australians use approximately 10 million straws per day or on average 3.5 billion per year. (source: war on waste https://www.abc.net.au/education/war-on-waste-why-go-straw-free/13723588) The ban of the plastic straws was a great direction forward without the plastic waste that can last up to 400 years in the environment. Now we are left with the roll out of sub-standard … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE | 12 October 2023 Household electrification powered by renewable energy must be at the centre of plans to propel NSW towards a zero carbon economy, following the Minns Government’s necessary decision to legally enshrine emissions reduction targets of 50% by 2030 and net zero by 2050 in New South Wales. “This legislative commitment … Continued
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As Australia’s stock of non-residential buildings surges past a million for the first time in its history, energy experts are looking at ways to reduce the power consumption of both new and existing commercial buildings. Existing stocks of commercial buildings are responsible for about 24 per cent of per cent of Australia’s total annual … Continued
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Understanding how hailstorm frequency has changed over time can help us build resilience against future hail events. By studying atmospheric patterns across Australia over the last 40 years, scientists from UNSW Sydney and the Bureau of Meteorology have discovered that the number of ‘hail-prone’ days have decreased across much of Australia, but have increased by up to approximately 40 … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has released its report on Australia’s transition to a green energy superpower, which examined how Australia can build on its strengths and opportunities to become a leading destination for trade and investment in the future global green economy. The Chair of the Committee, Mr Steve Georganas MP, said: ‘Throughout the … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE 11 October, 2023 TODAY’S FEDERAL COURT ruling that massive new coal mines can go ahead under Australia’s national environment law cements the case for its urgent overhaul. There have already been 740 coal, oil and gas projects given the greenlight under the law. Today’s decision confirms there will be more unless the … Continued
