Environment
June 1, 2005
Victorians can contribute to a strategy being developed by Tourism Victoria, Parks Victoria and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE)to which they have all committed funding for a two year period. While Victoria’s national parks etc attract good visitor […]
June 1, 2005
Australia’s water resources are under increasing pressure. Despite the massive funds that are being spent urging people to save water, a recent Watermark Survey of 1000 households shows the general public – both in cities and in regional areas- does […]
May 18, 2005
A ‘Community Environmental Partnership’ now exists between Landcare Australia and VicTrack. VicTrack owns and manages Victoria’s rail and communications easements. It works closely with local communities in many regions. Landcare and other community environmental groups and networks across Victoria can […]
May 18, 2005
Around 1000 Barramundi were caught and released in the five day Barra Classic event run by the Darwin Game Fishing Club in early May. Held at Banyan Farm on the Daly River, anglers travel thousands of kilometres every year to […]
May 4, 2005
Do you know someone who’s an unsung hero doing hands on work to protect our environment – inspiring individuals, school groups, farmers or community groups? You can nominate those you believe should be recognised for their efforts. Go to http://www.landcareaustralia.com.au/awards.asp […]
May 4, 2005
This call follows a plan unveiled by Victorian Environment Minister John Thwaites at a meeting of all Environment Ministers in Darwin recently, to try and force all small retailers to join the National Packaging Covenant (NPC) in phasing out plastic […]
May 4, 2005
Mutton Cove, in the heart of Port Adelaide, is a 50 hectare area of mangroves. It is the last remaining patch of tidal wetlands on the Le Fevre Peninsula – an important resting site for migratory wading birds and a […]
April 20, 2005
Voluntary organisations, such as community-based groups wanting to enhance their region as a tourism destination, can apply for grants to deliver services and /or projects that contribute to: (1) protection, conservation and/or rehabilitation of the natural environment (2) protection and/or […]
April 6, 2005
Environment ambassadors will have the capacity to speak up and bring change on environmental issues in the community and in the workplace. There will be training programs at CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East, subsidised by the Myer Foundation so […]
April 5, 2005
Communities, schools, sporting clubs and charities are missing out on millions of dollars because Victoria does not have a refundable recycling fee on drink containers. South Australia has a successful scheme based on a 5 cent refund for returned bottles […]
March 23, 2005
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources is calling the second round of the Tourism and Conservation Partnerships funding. This is seed funding to encourage the development of business planning and feasibility studies that increase nature-based tourism and also increase […]
March 9, 2005
There are millions of volunteers working for the Australian environment, Coastcarers, friends groups and Landcare members. Many community groups had been asking the Myer Foundation to help care for and protect their waterways. At a series of forums attended by […]