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Rainwater tank

Federal rebates dry up

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Rainwater tanks and greywater systems are no longer covered by the federal government National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative.

Sunny Queen chickens

Happy chickens in the spotlight

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Australians consume over 3.5 billion eggs every year, with nearly 80 per cent of them coming from intensive battery farms. Now, you can watch live and unedited footage of happy free-range chooks to make sure that it’s up to the standards you demand.

A phosphate-free future

Monday, 18 April 2011

In a week of major developments, Australia has moved far closer to a national phase out of phosphates in laundry detergents.

Rotten-apples

Wasted food wastes water too

Monday, 11 April 2011

New research validates the huge environmental impact of food waste – with twice as much water wasted as uneaten food than water used in the average household in the UK.

G iPad

G magazine goes digital!

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

The current April/May issue of G magazine is now available to download as a digital version from Magshop’s iPad store – giving G readers even more options to be environmentally friendly.

Earth Hour Germany

Earth Hour reaches 134 countries

Monday, 28 March 2011

A record 134 countries and territories participated in the 2011 Earth Hour event on Saturday 26 March. Conceived in Australia five years ago, the event has become the largest voluntary action to be observed for the environment.

Garage Sale Trail

Garage Sale Trail

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

The first Garage Sale Trail held last year in Sydney beachside suburb Bondi saw more than 125 garage sales – this year it’s going national! Register and name your garage sale, or check out where sales are happening near you on April 10.

North Kimberley coastline

Last chance to stop Kimberley gas hub

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett, looks likely to approve a refinery and industrial port for liquid natural gas at James Price Point, just north of Broome in the Kimberley.

Dr Smits

Callout for leaders in Borneo

Friday, 18 February 2011

Project Borneo is looking for ten adventurous, passionate and courageous leaders (aged 18 - 35) to feature in a 3D film and a six part TV series.

Happy pigs in mud

Westpork faces abuse charges, again

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

One of Australia's biggest pork producers, Westpork, is facing over 30 charges of alleged animal cruelty. This is the second time the piggery, based north of Perth, has been charged under the Animal Welfare Act 2002.

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