To help you find out more about the Caring for our Country investment priorities, what this means for your organisation and how to submit an investment proposal, the Australian Government is running a series of Caring for our Country information …
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The Australian Government has approved a total of over $22.5 million for activities under Caring for our Country Community Coastcare 2008-09. Proposals for funding had been sought against two of the six national priority areas, and particularly for activities that …
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The Australian Government is now calling for investment proposals for projects that will achieve the targets outlined in the newly released Caring for our Country business plan 2009-10. Details of how you can submit a proposal will be available on …
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As part of the $12.9 billion Water for the Future plan, the Australian Government is delivering the $250 million National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative to help people use water wisely in their everyday lives. The Government is providing: Rebates of …
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Organisations and individuals are asked to give their views on the draft Regulation Impact Statement: Minimum water efficiency standards for clothes washers and dishwashers and water efficiency labelling of combined washer/dryers. The national Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme …
The Australian Government’s 10-year $12.9 billion Water for the Future strategy to secure the long-term water supply for all Australians includes funding of $1 billion for the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan. This plan supports a new funding program …
Are you seeing climate change? What’s changed in your area? How is it effecting you, your family or your community? What are you doing to be part of the solution? WWF Climate Witness is a global conversation about the impacts …
The 26 November 2008 issue of CO2 News includes: News – Westpac unveils climate change strategy; and Publications – Generating your own green energy supply — is it a viable solution? How feasible is going completely off grid for your …
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Australia’s eight capital city botanic gardens have released a National Strategy and Action Plan to adapt to climate change. Actions include prioritising and coordinating seed bank collection, priorities for living collections and a coordinated national education campaign for the 13.4 …
Many of the world’s animals and plants are threatened because of human activity such as hunting, poaching and the uncontrolled trade in wildlife and wildlife parts. Some of the species, including the tiger and rhinoceros, are now in great danger …