Tag: southern ocean

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...

Shake and quake

A3.2 magnitude earthquake was reported on Friday night in the Southern Ocean, about 107km south of Mount Gambier.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth...

Port Mac wind zone scrapped

The coast off Port MacDonnell will no longer be included in the proposed offshore wind zone in the Southern Ocean. Federal Climate Change and Energy...

Wind zone decision pending

A decision is expected tomorrow regarding an offshore wind zone proposed off the coast between Warrnambool and Port MacDonnell. Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister...

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...

Residents flock to sign e-petition against proposed energy project

An e-petition has been floating through online channels urging people to sign in opposition of the proposed Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. The online document,...

Coastal watch

Members of a local sea bird watching group have made their concerns known about the proposed Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. The consultation period for...

Offshore wind zone objection

Hundreds of Port MacDonnell residents are relieved at the State Government’s recommendation that South Australia not be included in the Commonwealth’s proposed offshore wind...

Region to host offshore wind zone sessions

Two meetings will be held today regarding the proposed Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water sessions will...

Council supports fisher association

Alocal council will support the South Eastern Professional Fisherman’s Association submission to the area proposed for future offshore renewable energy projects. The SEPFA has called...

Residents band together

Concerned Port MacDonnell residents have formed a group to object to the location of the proposed Southern Ocean offshore wind zone. The Southern Coast Ocean...

Offshore wind project opposed

Acommunity driven committee has made its opposition to the proposed Southern Winds Offshore Project known to Grant District Council. Formed to protect the future wellbeing...

Special cargo set for Robe fishing vessel

There will be a small amount of extra “cargo” aboard one of the Robe-based fishing vessels when it plies the waters of the Southern...

Coastal tourist park management secured

The operator of Mount Gambier’s Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre has won a further management contract for a public property in this region. Wattle Range...

Coronial inquest complete

Acoronial inquest has found three members of a South East family from Keilira died as a result of exposure to the sea more than...