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Protecting National Historic Sites 2015-16 now open

Fri, 2016-01-29 14:07
The call for applications for funding through the Protecting National Historic Sites programme is now open. Applications close Thursday 25 February 2016
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Burke, Wills, King and Yandruwandha National Heritage place included in the National Heritage List

Fri, 2016-01-22 11:54
The story of the Burke and wills Expedition – and the crucial role of the Yandruwandha Aboriginal people who assisted them – has been formally recognised by inclusion in the National Heritage List.
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New recovery plan for Ecological Community

Thu, 2016-01-21 13:33
The Minister has approved the National Recovery Plan for the Alpine Sphagnum Bogs and Associated Fens Ecological Community.
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BHP Billiton Strategic Assessment: Public invitation to comment on the Draft Impact Assessment Report and Draft MNES Program

Tue, 2016-01-19 14:46
BHP Billiton Iron Ore is inviting public comments on the Draft Impact Assessment Report and the Draft Matters of National Environmental Significance Program from 21 March to 2 May 2016.
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Hammerhead sharks - wildlife trade operation proposal

Mon, 2016-01-18 13:24
Proposal to declare an approved WTO under Part 13A of the EPBC Act for the harvest of hammerhead sharks. Invitation to comment open from 18 January 2016 to 26 February 2016
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Bitterns boom in border wetlands

Tue, 2016-01-05 10:57
Bitterns are booming in wetlands along the Murray River.
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Faster flows trigger fish breeding frenzy

Tue, 2016-01-05 10:55
Frisky fish have taken advantage of a river pulse to spawn in the waters of the Murray River.
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Barmah water delivery benefits fish, plants and birds

Tue, 2016-01-05 10:52
Moira grass (Pseudoraphis spinescens) plains in the Barmah Forest are benefiting from environmental water delivered between July and October.
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Rare grassland at home in southern wetlands

Tue, 2016-01-05 10:49
With its spiky rush-like leaf, Moira grass thrives in warm to hot conditions, lying dormant in the soil before bursting into life when water arrives.
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Threatened Species Commissioner’s latest progress report now available

Mon, 2016-01-04 13:20
Read the Commissioner's update on work underway to help save our threatened animals and plants
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Australia’s Second Biennial Report

Tue, 2015-12-22 16:15
Australia’s second Biennial Report is a comprehensive summary of Australia’s progress towards meeting its commitments under the UNFCCC.
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Tracking to 2020: an interim update of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions projections

Tue, 2015-12-22 16:10
Tracking to 2020 is an interim update of Australia’s domestic emissions projections to 2019–20 and shows how Australia is tracking to meet the abatement task associated with the 2020 emissions target.
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Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: June 2015

Tue, 2015-12-22 16:05
Release of the Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: June 2015
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Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: June 2015

Tue, 2015-12-22 16:05
Release of the Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: June 2015
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Reef Trust Phase Three Investment Programme now open

Tue, 2015-12-22 14:17
The application period for the Reef Trust Phase Three Investment Programme is now open. Applications close 15 February 2016.
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National Clean Air Agreement released

Tue, 2015-12-15 16:38
On 15 December 2015 Australia’s Environment Ministers established the National Clean Air Agreement. The Agreement seeks to ensure that the community continues to enjoy clean air and address the impacts on human health and the environment.
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Reef 2050 Plan Implementation Strategy - Edition 2

Tue, 2015-12-15 16:09
This second edition highlights implementation successes over the last six months, outlines priorities for implementation over the next six months and describes key strategies for coordination and efficient delivery of Reef 2050 Plan commitments.
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Partnerships for the Reef

Tue, 2015-12-15 15:54
Through Partnerships for the Reef, the Reef Trust is inviting the corporate sector, investors, philanthropic organisations and individuals to work in partnership with the Australian and Queensland governments on practical on ground projects that...
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Solar Towns (Round 3) now open

Mon, 2015-12-14 13:07
The call for applications for funding through the 2015-16 Solar Towns Programme (Round 3) is now open. Applications close 12 February 2015
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Solar Towns (Round 3) now open

Mon, 2015-12-14 13:07
The call for applications for funding through the 2015-16 Solar Towns Programme (Round 3) is now open. Applications close 12 February 2015
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