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13 January 2013
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion On-The-Spot Litter Fines Increased Victor P Taffa Significantly increased fines for littering start today Dropping cigarette butts will incur $200 on-the-spot fine Litterers will be hit with significantly increased on-the-spot fines from today as new laws take effect. Environment Minister Bill Marmion said changes to litter regulations, [...]
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11 January 2013
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion Major Upgrade For Kings Park Nursery And Depot Victor P Taffa $2.6Million overhaul to enhance plant production Works to begin mid-year Kings Park and Botanic Garden has started planning for a $2.6Million upgrade to its depot and nursery facilities, which will significantly enhance plant production and conservation activities. [...]
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06 January 2013
Victoria Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith Federal Court Decision Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government is disappointed by today’s decision of the Federal Court concerning the trial of the use of grazing to reduce the bushfire risk in Alpine areas. The case arose after the Federal Environment Minister refused to consider [...]
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29 December 2012
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion Edgy New Zoo Entrance And Some Snappy Arrivals Victor P Taffa Perth Zoo entry receives $600,000 facelift – first in 40 years Three American Alligators arrive at zoo Environment Minister Bill Marmion has unveiled an edgy, new contemporary entrance for the Perth Zoo and welcomed three snappy [...]
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14 December 2012
Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney Great Keppel Project Assessment On Track Victor P Taffa The supplementary environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the $592.5 Million Great Keppel Island Resort (GKIR) development is now available on the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning website, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said today. Mr. Seeney said the proposed low-rise [...]
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20 October 2012
Northern Territory Chief Minister Terry Mills Northern Territory Minister for Lands Planning and Environment Terry Mills BESWICK NAMED TERRITORY’S TIDIEST TOWN Victor P Taffa Chief Minister Terry Mills tonight named Wugularr (Beswick) as the Territory’s Tidiest Town in 2012. Mr. Mills congratulated all those who participated and wished the town, which is east of Katherine, [...]
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24 September 2012
Victoria Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith Wycheproof Named Top Tidy Town Victor P Taffa Wycheproof has been named as the 2012 Tidy Town of the Year at the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards ceremony held last night. A total of 14 awards were presented at the [...]
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23 September 2012
Victoria Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith Minister Announces New Strategic Plan For Sustainability Victoria Victor P Taffa Sustainability Victoria’s (SV) new three-year strategic plan, SV2015, will focus on two distinct investment priorities – integrated waste management and resource efficiency. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said Sustainability Victoria has a [...]
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19 September 2012
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion Minister Strengthens Uranium Conditions Victor P Taffa Environment Minister determines appeals on proposed Toro uranium mine EPA conditions further strengthened Environment Minister Bill Marmion today released his determination of nine appeals and the report of the independent appeals committee on Toro Energy Limited’s proposed uranium mine near Wiluna. [...]
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09 September 2012
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion Kings Park Festival Springs Into Action Victor P Taffa Festival officially launched today Showcases WA’s unique wildflowers and biodiversity The 49th annual Kings Park Festival was officially launched today, showcasing a superb display of more than 3,500 species of native plants and wildflowers unique to Western Australia. [...]
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08 September 2012
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion New Signs To Help Reduce Cockatoo Deaths Victor P Taffa New road signs to alert drivers about black cockatoos At least 196 black cockatoos killed in past two years Road signs are being installed across the State to alert motorists of black cockatoo hotspots and reduce unnecessary deaths [...]
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28 August 2012
ACT Shadow Minister for Nature Conservation Vicki Dunne ACT Greens Show Bizarre Hypocrisy Victor P Taffa The ACT Greens today showed bizarre hypocrisy by criticising the Canberra Liberals’ garden waste bins policy, according to ACT Shadow Nature Conservation Minister Vicki Dunne. Mrs. Dunne said only months ago, Caroline Le Couteur was touting the benefits of [...]
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13 August 2012
Queensland Minister for National Parks Steve Dickson Queensland Minister for Sport and Recreation Steve Dickson Great Rides Project Proposed For Sunshine Coast Victor P Taffa National Parks, Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson is visiting the Big Pineapple today to learn more about an industry proposal for a Sunshine Coast Great Rides Trail. Mr. Dickson [...]
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12 August 2012
Victoria Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith Victoria Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith New Grants To Encourage Young People Into Parks Victor P Taffa Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith today announced the recipients of the Y Discover Youth Grants, a new program to encourage [...]
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29 June 2012
Western Australia Environment Minister Bill Marmion Minister Seeks Legal Advice Of EPA Process Victor P Taffa Report’s publication delayed Ensuring due process is followed Environment Minister Bill Marmion will delay the publication of the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) report into the proposed Browse Liquefied Natural Gas processing precinct at James Price Point. Mr. Marmion [...]
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20 June 2012
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman Government Committed To Improving Reef Quality Victor P Taffa The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its support for the Great Barrier Reef announcing all financial commitments for improving its water quality are on track to be delivered. Premier Campbell Newman said the Government was dedicated to restoring the Reef’s health. “The Great [...]
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11 June 2012
Western Australia Minister for Environment Bill Marmion New Partners In Kimberley Conservation Victor P Taffa $2.1Million over 3 years allocated to Australian Wildlife Conservancy First public-private partnership under Kimberley Science and Conservation Strategy Programs focus on fire, feral animals and weeds The State Government has announced a funding agreement totalling $2.1Million over three years to [...]
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11 June 2012
Queensland Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell Environment And Heritage Protection Lay Charges Against Orica Victor P Taffa Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell today confirmed that his department has commenced a prosecution against chemical manufacturer Orica Australia Pty Ltd. Orica has been charged with 279 offences of wilfully contravening a [...]
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09 June 2012
Northern Territory Shadow Minister for Environment Peter Chandler LABOR CAN TAX Victor P Taffa The quarterly report into the container recycling scheme illustrates the extent to which the scheme is diving into the hip pocket of Territorians. Shadow Environment Minister, Peter Chandler, said the report shows that Territorians had to spend 50 cents for every [...]
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05 June 2012
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman Premier Promises Protection For Reef Victor P Taffa The Queensland Government will undertake a ‘strategic assessment’ of the Great Barrier Reef to ensure coastal development is planned properly and doesn’t compromise environmental standards. Premier Campbell Newman said the State Government wanted to strike the right balance between environmental protection and ensuring [...]
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