Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, welcomed the launch of a major new joint venture to build what is expected to be the biggest and most efficient solar power plant in the world. Australian company Solar Systems …
The latest new-look Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Mambara newsletter is now available. In this issue, find out about Wetlands for wildlife, Sydney’s bird watcher groups, Flying-fox management and much more!To download a copy visit the Sydney Metropolitan CMA …
Latest Sydney “Mambara” newsletter now available Read more »
All councils around the Australian coastline will be required review their town plans against a detailed assessment of risks posed by rising sea levels under an Australian Government blueprint to prepare for coastal inundation. Work has already begun on the …
Eight councils have committed to participate in the trial of an Australian-first greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme for Local Government, which is on track to begin in March this year. The New South Wales metropolitan councils of Randwick, Lane Cove, …
First council emissions trading scheme set for launch Read more »
Since 2003 Birds Australia has produced an annual State of Australia’s Birds report. The reports collate and disseminate information on trends in bird populations to inform Australians of the status of their birds and help bring about improved understanding and …
The State of Australia’s Birds 2007 – Birds in a Changing Climate Read more »
Water Not Down the Drain is a comprehensive guide to sustainable water use around the home. With Australia experiencing one of its driest phases in history, everyone has to think about how they use the water available to them and …
New guide to sustainable water use around the home Read more »
Sanyo has built an ark for the solar century – an impressive 630 kW solar-collecting building that boasts over 5,000 solar panels and kicks off over 500,000 kWh of energy per year. Even more outstanding is the fact that most …
The Australian Network for Plant Conservation and Mount Annan Botanic Garden would like to draw your attention to this conference, and ask you to: distribute this advice to members of your organisation (as relevant), or to networks with an interest …
ANPC National Conference 21 – 24 April 2008, Mulgoa NSW Read more »
The Hut Environmental & Community Association’s (THECA’s) 2008 Forum ‘A Green Future? Biodiversity under Climate Change’ will explore the impacts of climate change on the biodiversity of South East Queensland, and strategies for mitigation of these impacts, ensuring the long-term …
Volunteering on the Edge – Sustainable Volunteer Management for Wild Places, Wildlife and Cultural Heritage is a conference designed to excite and challenge people who are responsible for the management of Volunteer programs. It will especially benefit those that work …
‘Volunteering on the Edge’ Conference, 3 – 6 April 2008, Hobart Read more »