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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – QUEENSLAND

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Reef remains under pressure

Two reports released this week on the environmental health of the Great Barrier Reef have highlighted what is needed to…[Read More]

Uranium mining given go-ahead by Queensland government

The Queensland government has announced it is will accept applications for uranium mining at the abandoned Mary Kathleen Mine, near…[Read More]

Hefty fines for bulk carrier travelling outside of shipping area

Two crew members of a bulk carrier, the MV Bulk Ingenuity, have been fined a total of $125,000 after travelling…[Read More]

Commonwealth approves Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project

The Commonwealth has approved the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project subject to what Federal Minister for the Environment…[Read More]

Ecosystem Health Report Card launch

The Healthy Waterways 2014 Ecosystem Health Report Card is scheduled to be released on 22 October. The annual report card…[Read More]

Water Act Review – Last days to provide comment

The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the Water Act 2000 which is intended to pave the way for…[Read More]

Western Downs Regional council plans second regional landfill

Western Downs Regional Council is investigating a second regional landfill to be located in the west of the region to…[Read More]

Mary River Water Quality

The Noosa and District Landcare Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Seqwater to improve water quality in the…[Read More]

Changes to Contaminated Land Regulations

Under new Sustainable Planning Amendment Regulations introduced by the state government, a compliance permit from an approved contaminated land auditor…[Read More]

Collinsville solar thermal power plant shelved

The planned conversion of the old coal-fired power station at Collinsville into a solar thermal station will not go ahead.…[Read More]

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