Tag: climate change

Reliable Renewables plan rolls out

The Federal Government is rolling out its Reliable Renewables Plan, with the next steps announced for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone.
Spinifex Offshore Wind...

Coastal hazards input sought

LGA South Australia yesterday hosted an in-person workshop with local councils seeking feedback on the SA Climate Ready Coasts program and draft guidelines for...

Early bushfire alarm raised

An early warning has been issued for increased fire risk for the Lower South East during spring, according to the Australasian Fire and Emergency...

Wind taken out of project sails

The Port MacDonnell community is celebrating following Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen’s announcement yesterday the seaside town would be spared from...

Plantation investment builds stronger future

Western Victoria’s new plantation hardwood strategic alliance, GT Hardwood, is actively educating the community on its plans to invest in new plantation trees to...

Climate change open forum set for Millicent

An open forum is being staged in Millicent by Wattle Range Council’s Climate Change Consultative Committee. It has invited public input into the council’s Climate...

Unions ‘up in arms’ over lack of offshore wind farm support

Several unions are up in arms about the South Australian Government’s decision to formally oppose the Federal Government’s proposed Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. The...

Ag resilience investment

An additional $100,000 has been invested by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board into the region’s agricultural industry groups to build resilience in primary production...

Council fights back against coastal erosion

The Kingston District Council has, after a robust community and stakeholder engagement process, unanimously agreed to defend the high-risk erosion area at Wyomi Beach. The...

Farmers learn what’s on horizon

Two digital tools are delivering Australian farmers the best available climate data to help prepare for future drought and climate change. Member for Barker Tony...

Council takes climate action

Wattle Range Council’s Climate Change Working Group has been meeting monthly to make significant progress towards council’s Climate Change Action Plan. The working group was...