Tag: Conservation
Protesters could be prosecuted over safety
Workplace Standards Tasmania has warned the tactics being used by some forest protesters are putting lives at risk.[MORE]
Indigenous claim on Bay of Fires
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre wants ownership of a coastal tourism hot spot to be transferred to Aboriginal people.[MORE]
Push to release more Qld parks for tourism
A Queensland nature tourism company has called for changes to the National Parks Act to "unlock" more areas for tourism.[MORE]
Lot 21 submissions favour conservation
Queensland's Department of Natural Resources has found conservation is the most appropriate use of Lot 21 on Great Keppel Island.[MORE]
Conservationist welcomes end to flying fox court case
A Queensland conservationist is celebrating the end of a court battle with a lychee farmer in the state's far north.[MORE]
Whales buried as survivors do well
More than 50 whales which died in a mass stranding in north-western Tasmania have been buried. [MORE]
Botanic gardens develop seed bank for future
Australia's botanic gardens are planning a comprehensive seed bank to safeguard native plants against climate change.[MORE]
Forest water allocation paying early dividends
An environmental allocation for the Barmah Forest, north-east of Echuca, is showing striking results in just a few weeks.[MORE]
Satellite tracking a first for rescued whales
In an Australian first, authorities are tracking 11 whales which survived a mass stranding in Tasmania's north-west. [MORE]
Council needs more funds to move bats
Singleton council says it needs another $90,000 to start relocating thousands of flying foxes from Burdekin Park.[MORE]
Whales heading in the right direction
Authorities have used satellite technology to confirm 11 whales that survived a mass stranding in Tasmania's far north-west on the weekend remain at sea. [MORE]
Farmers air reef run-off regulation anger
The Qld Oppn says the State Govt's approach for managing farm run-off into the Great Barrier Reef is arrogant.[MORE]
Moreton Bay will be fished to oblivion: fishermen
The Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association says Moreton Bay is being mismanaged.[MORE]
Scientists gather for platypus conference
An international conference on platypuses will look at ways to preserve populations during times of drought.[MORE]
Race on to save stranded whales in Tasmania
Rescuers fight to save lives of pilot whales after mass stranding in Tasmania.[MORE]
Rebels allow rangers back into DR Congo gorilla park
Rangers have been allowed to return to a reserve which is home to almost a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, over a year after fighting forced them out of the area in eastern Democratic Republic Congo, the park's director said on Friday. [MORE]
Conservation project nears completion
A multi-million dollar project to save rare fauna and flora on the Sunshine Coast is nearing completion.[MORE]
SA Water blamed for dried-up basin
SA Water is being accused of over-pumping from one of Eyre Peninsula's underground basins, leading to the basin drying up.[MORE]
Commonwealth urged to create more WA marine parks
A conservation group says the Federal Government needs to do more to ensure the protection of Western Australia's marine life.[MORE]
Feral cats delay potoroo plans
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) says feral cats have delayed a project to release a population of gilberts potoroos on Western Australia's south coast.[MORE]
Oceanic Viking's whaling watch not needed: Garrett
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has confirmed the Government will not be sending a vessel to the Southern Ocean to monitor Japanese whaling ships.[MORE]
Albany celebrates whaling end anniversary
Preparations are underway in Albany to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the whaling industry.[MORE]
Whaling deadlock ongoing after ministers' talks
Japan and Australia have again agreed to disagree over Japan's whaling program.[MORE]
Rain may delay Arkaroola clean-up
Rain could delay the clean-up of mining waste dumped in the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges until next year.[MORE]
Indonesia to plant 100 million trees: official
Indonesia, which has been losing forests at a rapid pace in recent years, plans to plant 100 million trees across the country this year in an effort to limit deforestation, a forestry official said.[MORE]
