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13 January 2019
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian New South Wales Minister for Utilities Don Harwin Coogee Stormwater Solution In Sight Victor P Taffa Stormwater will be diverted away from one of Sydney’s iconic beaches, improving water quality and the marine environment, thanks to an investment of around $2.5 Million from the New South Wales Government. Premier […]
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31 December 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton Brewing Up Energy Savings Victor P Taffa New South Wales Government is offering businesses funding under an energy efficiency program that will slice thousands of dollars a year off their power bills. Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton said the $32 Million Boost Business Energy Efficiency campaign shows […]
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29 December 2018
Queensland Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch Looking After Country Grants Recipients Announced Victor P Taffa 11 of Queensland’s Indigenous communities will share in more than $720 000 in State Government funding to support their crucial work to protect and care for Country. Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch has congratulated the grant recipients for receiving funding […]
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29 December 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton Herbarium Goes Digital Victor P Taffa National Herbarium of New South Wales priceless collection of preserved plants dating back to Captain Cook’s voyage of 1770 is set to go digital. Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton said the project to create digital records of the Herbarium’s 1.4 Million […]
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20 December 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton Royal Botanic Gardens And Domain Trust Appointments Victor P Taffa New and recent appointments to the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust were officially announced today. Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton confirmed Philip Marcus Clark AM as the new Chair, following his appointment as a member in […]
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19 December 2018
South Australia Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs More Than 2,000 Ha Added To South Australia Parks Victor P Taffa South Australia’s parks have increased by more than 2,000 ha with the State Government adding land recently to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, and Telowie Gorge, Ngarkat and Lawari Conservation Parks. Most significant addition of […]
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03 December 2018
Northern Territory Minister for Environment and Natural Resources Eva Lawler 2018 Gamba Action Program Launched Victor P Taffa Northern Territory Government is continuing its fight against Gamba grass by today launching the 2018 Gamba Action Program. As most Top End landholders already know, Gamba grass is a highly invasive weed that creates high fuel loads […]
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12 November 2018
Western Australia Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson Big Hopes For Big Cats Victor P Taffa Perth Zoo’s completed lion breeding facility officially opens Two new lionesses arrived at Perth Zoo Western Australia’s ability to make a difference to global lion conservation took a leap forward today, as two new African Lions were introduced to the […]
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12 November 2018
Western Australia Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson Western Australia Minister for Tourism Paul Papalia Green Light For Swan River Café And Accommodation Victor P Taffa Approval given for redevelopment on the Swan River Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has today approved the redevelopment of an iconic riverside restaurant in Mosman Park. “McGowan Government is working to […]
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12 November 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton Asbestos Waste Crackdown Victor P Taffa New South Wales Government is cracking down on rogue construction and demolition waste operators and providing incentives for good behaviour. In a reform package announced today, Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton said stronger measures are needed to protect the community and […]
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29 October 2018
South Australia Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs Corpse Flower Blooms At Adelaide Botanic Garden Victor P Taffa Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), at Adelaide Botanic Garden has bloomed overnight. Corpse Flower will be open for the next 48 hours and emit a potent smell resembling rotting flesh. Minister for Environment and […]
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28 October 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton Tough Laws And Lower Fees For Asbestos Disposal Victor P Taffa New South Wales Government wants to make it tougher to illegally dump asbestos and easier to safely remove it. Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton said the draft New South Wales Asbestos Waste Strategy will target the […]
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19 October 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton Centennial Park Gathers More Gold Victor P Taffa Sydney’s Centennial Parklands has won yet more awards for excellence. “Having gained 9 awards in the last year alone and a National Heritage Listing, Centennial Park, has just won 3 more prestigious awards.” Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton said. […]
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14 October 2018
New South Wales Minister for Environment Gabrielle Upton 2018 A Great Year For Clean Beaches Victor P Taffa New South Wales beaches have returned one of their cleanest years in nearly a decade, according to the latest state-wide annual Beachwatch report. “For the first time since 2010, 85 % of the state’s swimming sites are […]
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10 October 2018
South Australia Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs Cleland Wildlife Park Development Takes Next Step Victor P Taffa Potential redevelopment of Cleland Wildlife Park has taken the next step with the State Government now investigating a market-led development process. Current vision concept for Cleland Wildlife Park is for a $150 Million redevelopment of the […]
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04 October 2018
Northern Territory Minister for Environment and Natural Resources Eva Lawler Environment Protection Act For The Northern Territory Victor P Taffa Northern Territory Government is restoring trust by better protecting our environment with the release of the draft Environment Protection Bill and draft Regulations for 8 weeks of public consultation. “Territory’s natural environment is one of […]
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03 October 2018
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan Shire Of York’s Avon Park To Be Revitalised With $366,071 Grant Victor P Taffa Premier presents the Shire of York with a $366,071 Lotterywest grant Grant to assist with revitalisation of Avon Park and riverfront area in York Funding to go towards construction of nature playground, pavilion and stage-boosting tourism […]
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30 September 2018
South Australia Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs South Australia’s New-Look Environmental Report Cards Victor P Taffa South Australia has well managed water including the River Murray but faces challenges with biodiversity loss and the changing climate according to 41 environment report cards released today. Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs said the […]
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30 September 2018
Tasmania Minister for the Environment Elise Archer Protecting The Critically Endangered Swift Parrot Victor P Taffa It is estimated that up to 85 % of the critically endangered Swift Parrot population is at potential risk each season of being killed by Sugar Gliders, Minister for the Environment Elise Archer said. “Sugar Gliders will eat Swift […]
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22 September 2018
Western Australia Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson Collie Named 2018 Tidy Town For Western Australia Victor P Taffa Volunteers worked to reopen Collie’s museum Collie River revitalisation, results in improved flow and fewer weeds Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has today announced Collie as the 2018 Western Australia Tidy Towns winner. “Tidy Towns awards harness the […]
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