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Oil spill risk makes marine protection a federal election issue
Monday, 21 June 2010Rising community and environmental concern about a lack of action to provide safeguards against the risk of large scale oil spills in Australia will be a high profile issue leading up to the federal election, Australia’s leading conservation groups said today in a joint statement.
Darwin tops sustainable cities index
Tuesday, 15 June 2010Darwin and Brisbane have beaten other capitals, but no Australian city has done well in the Australian Conservation Foundation’s first sustainable cities ranking.
Maryke Booth has been nominated for a National Landcare Award
Tuesday, 8 June 2010Maryke Booth has been nominated for a National Landcare Award for her work in developing a strong natural resource management network in the Canberra region.
Food In Focus: Tea
Tuesday, 8 June 2010A Choice Magazine study found that 40% of teas tested contained pesticides.
Free Australian Native Plant Guide
Tuesday, 1 June 2010Free Australian Native Plant Guide - select the appropriate native plants to suit your planting objectives.
Climate competition for students
Wednesday, 26 May 2010A new competition is encouraging young Australians of all ages to become involved in spreading the word about climate change.
A call to put a value on biodiversity
Friday, 21 May 2010Without radical action to conserve Earth's biodiversity, economies, livelihoods and lives are at severe risk, according to a report released by the UN last week.
Margaret River oil exploration gets go-ahead
Thursday, 20 May 2010Against the backdrop of the worsening Louisiana Oil spill and a sustained community backlash, Australian Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has approved the new Margaret River Oil lease, putting at risk unique marine life in WA’s southwest.
Government accused of go-slow on national cash for cans scheme
Monday, 17 May 2010The Federal Government has been accused of "stuffing around" in relation to a national container deposit scheme, the time is now say environmental experts.
Honey, we need to recycle that, er, eco resort
Monday, 3 May 2010An Australian Government initiative, in partnership with a travel company, is raising the eco-consciousness bar – by recycling an entire resort.
