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Farmers came to Canberra today to send a message that renewable energy makes farmers money, as Farmers for Climate Action released polling showing widespread support for renewables in the regions. Regional polling of 687 residents across Central Queensland, Hunter and Illawarra, conducted for Farmers for Climate Action over the past fortnight and released today, found: … Continued
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Before the first Parliament sitting week of the year, regional communities have gathered around the country sending a strong message that Australians support renewable energy, and want to see stronger action on climate change and new jobs in wind and solar power. Simultaneous events have been organised in Wollongong, the Hunter, Latrobe Valley and … Continued
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Farmers for Climate Action has applauded the Federal Government for finally improving Australia’s fuel efficiency and vehicle pollution standards, a move which will increase customer choice and see more modern, fuel efficient utes and 4WDs arrive in Australia, saving regional Aussies thousands in fuel costs. Farmers for Climate Action is now one of Australia’s … Continued
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The Electric Vehicle Council has today congratulated the federal government on driving Australia into the global mainstream through the introduction of New Vehicle Efficiency Standards, promising greater choice and lower fuel bills for Australian motorists. New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES) incentivise car manufacturers to ensure all new cars they sell, on average, meet benchmarks for … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2024 National fuel efficiency standard puts Australia on the road to fuel and pollution savings Proposed settings for a strong fuel efficiency standard announced today by the Federal Government will give Aussies better access to cleaner cars that are cheaper to run. The Climate Council welcomes … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has handed two Clean Up Notices to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and Sydney Metro, as part of its ongoing investigation into the discovery of bonded asbestos in mulch at Rozelle Parklands and other TfNSW infrastructure sites. The two new Clean Up Notices are for locations along the Sydenham to … Continued
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Endangered Southern Greater Gliders across the east coast of NSW will be better protected under NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) amendments to forestry rules that will protect more hollow-bearing trees in operations where gliders are present. From 9 February, changes to the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (CIFOA) protocols will come into effect, requiring Forestry … Continued
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Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the Dyer Community Engagement Review regarding transmission and renewable energy developments in regional areas. Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia, particularly welcomes recommendations around: Establishing Ombudsman roles to receive complaints about behaviour by developers Improving community benefits from developments Selecting only … Continued
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New research led by Monash University experts used computer simulations to reveal the ancient link between bees and the evolution of colours in flowers. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society, simulated the landscape of the first flowering plants from many tens of millions of years ago, to test their visibility to … Continued
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Kyogle Landcare, in partnership with OzFish Unlimited, is excited to announce the ‘Kyogle Carp Out’, a community initiative being held Saturday 10th February, aimed at eradicating the invasive carp species from Fawcett’s Creek. This collaboration will restore the balance of the local ecosystem by addressing the environmental challenges posed by carp, known for threatening native … Continued
