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Professor Nick Bond School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment at La Trobe University Contact: M – 0438 287 300 E – n.bond@latrobe.edu.au Professor Nick Bond is the Director of the Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus. “If the Bill is passed, this deal will be an important step in securing the long-term health of … Continued
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For proof that sustainable development is possible, one needs to look no further than the coveted Banksia National Sustainability Awards, according to Banksia Foundation CEO Graz van Egmond. “The Banksia awards are a leading light for sustainable development in Australia, uncovering and recognising progress and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” Ms … Continued
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Professor Richard Kingsford, the Director of the Centre for Ecosystem Science at UNSW Sydney is available to comment on the new deal to pass legislation to amend the Murray-Darling Basin plan. Prof. Kingsford said:“This is a historic opportunity to realise sustainability for the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin. The challenges of delivering on the agreed quantities of environmental of water … Continued
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Victorian recreational anglers surrounding the Murray River are invited to the latest Fish Talk at Echuca Workers on Thursday 7 December. Fishing conservation charity OzFish Unlimited are delivering the event alongside Victorian Fishing Authority and they’re bringing in the heavyweights of fishing with them. Commences from 6:30pm the free community event aims to raise … Continued
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PRIMO TO PAY $150,000 AFTER COOKS RIVER DISCHARGE Primo Foods must pay $150,000 towards community projects in a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after wastewater from its Western Sydney facility allegedly polluted the Cooks River. The meat processing company reported the incident after a blocked trade waste drain on-site led … Continued
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Schneider Electric customers and employees use GenAI (Generative AI) capabilities which deliver productivity gains and new ways of working Collaboration with Microsoft in artificial intelligence is focused on creating innovative solutions for sustainability Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is harnessing the capabilities of Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) … Continued
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With just days until COP28 (30 November – 12 December), Monash University experts are available to discuss issues relating to the conference and climate change. COP28 is expected to be the largest ever global climate conference with an anticipated attendance of over 80,000 delegates and 140 heads of state from around the world. Monash University … Continued
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Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) and Health on the Frontline (HOFL) 24 Nov 2023 Health professionals will join climate activists this weekend at the People’s Blockade of Newcastle coal port. They will spend 30 hours in canoes on the water, blocking shore access to all coal-carrying ships to the world’s largest coal port. “Coal … Continued
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Cigarette butts and takeaway containers are some of the litter items being targeted as part of $2 million in successful grants provided by the NSW Government to tackle litter across the state. Under the first round of the Litter Prevention Grants Program, 23 projects led by councils, TAFEs and community groups have launched across regional … Continued
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It has been 20 years since asbestos was banned in Australia and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is urging the public to increase vigilance to avoid asbestos exposure. In National Asbestos Awareness Week (20-26 November) the spotlight is on the rise in asbestos-related disease cases, highlighting a concerning gap between education and exposure rates. … Continued
