Tag: Conservation
Government failing to stop illegal fishing at dive site
The State Government has announced measures to combat illegal fishing in dive site where HMAS Brisbane lies, off Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Aborigines urge UN to delay convict sites World Heritage move
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre has asked the United Nations to suspend deliberations about whether to protect Tasmanian convict sites like Port Arthur.[MORE]
Mixed reaction to marine park proposal
There has been criticism of the federal opposition's marine park policy by WA environmental groups but the fishing industry is backing it.[MORE]
Abbott pledges end to marine park expansions
Tony Abbott visits Mackay to announce the Coalition will suspend Labor's proposed extensions to marine parks and bans on fishing.[MORE]
Wildlife corridor taking shape across outback
South Australian Environment Minister Paul Caica says a wildlife corridor connecting SA with the Northern Territory is on track for completion by 2012.[MORE]
'Flimsy' report doesn't mean Fraser Island dingoes healthy
The Opposition says a survey of dingoes on Fraser Island does not indicate the dogs are healthy.[MORE]
Pest poison setback mars island anniversary
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The 200th anniversary marking the discovery of sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island has been marred by bad news for the island's fragile ecology.[MORE]
Australian savagery and saving the shark
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Acclaimed author Tim Winton says Australians have a primitive idea of the sea which leads them to neglect the very ocean they enjoy.[MORE]
Bad weather halts Macquarie Is rabbit cull
The Tasmanian Government has been forced to shut down its pest eradication program on Macquarie Island due to bad weather.[MORE]
Coastal conservation gets $500k boost
The Western Australian Government has awarded almost $500,000 to coastal conservation projects.[MORE]
Arkaroola wilderness bid for UN recognition
A bid has been made for outback Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary to be given United Nations recognition.[MORE]
Rock fall sparks safety review
Parks Victoria and police will review safety in the Grampians National Park, after a man fell eight metres down a rock face at the weekend. [MORE]
Marine tourism operators complacent on climate change: survey
Queensland marine park tourism operators have been asked to consider the impact climate change will have on the Great Barrier Reef.[MORE]
Garrett steps in to save abbott's booby
The Federal Government has knocked back an application to expand mining on Christmas Island for a second time.[MORE]
Conservation groups unite on marine park issue
An alliance of almost 40 conservation groups has criticised the New South Wales Government for its "in principle" support for a suspension on new marine parks in New South Wales.[MORE]
Parks Victoria rejects penguin tour proposal
Parks Victoria has rejected a proposal for guided tours of a little penguin colony at the London Bridge beach on the Great Ocean Road.[MORE]
Anglers appeal against move to extend marine parks
South-west Victorian anglers are appealing against a move to extend the state's marine parks by 20 per cent, fearing the expansion will have devastating effects on the fishing industry.[MORE]
Conservation groups call for connected marine park network
A new report released by two conservation groups claims Australia is not doing enough to protect the habitat of threatened marine animals.[MORE]
Call for giant east coast green corridor
A NSW Government report has recommended setting up a 2,800-kilometre conservation area stretching nearly the full length of Australia's east coast.[MORE]
New approach to S-E conservation
A new environment project is expected to enhance conservation practices from the New South Wales High Country to the Far South Coast. [MORE]
Port Arthur heritage bid closer
The outcome of a bid to gain World Heritage status for Tasmania's Port Arthur historic site will be know within weeks. [MORE]
Conservationists call for bushland protection
Conservationists are outraged the Environment Minister has approved the development of a parcel of bush in Shenton Park, which is known as an important habitat for an endangered bird.[MORE]
New heritage visitor centre set to open
A new visitor centre at the Mungo National Park in southern New South Wales is expected to be open by the end of the month.[MORE]
Packer's ark for Tassie devils
Businessman James Packer has donated land to establish a breeding facility to help save the Tasmanian devil in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.[MORE]
Net trials aim to help garfish stocks
Fisheries will be opened as part of a trial aimed at improving garfish stocks in South Australia.[MORE]
