Scientists and technologists urge the Federal government to pass climate legislation
Australia’s climate change legislation should be passed with an added commitment to ‘name and fame’ sectors leading the charge to reduce emissions, the peak body for Australia’s 90,000 scientists and technologists has urged. In its submission to the Senate Inquiry on the Climate Change Bill, Science & Technology Australia strongly supports the passage of the […]
CBA announces new interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision August 2022
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision, on 02 August 2022, CBA will increase home loan variable interest rates by 0.50% per annum (p.a.) and increase the interest rates on select savings products. Standard Variable rate changes Owner Occupier Principal and Interest Standard Variable Rate home loans will increase by 0.50% p.a. […]
Upbeat end as diggers dealers head into interesting times
In more ways than one, the third and final day of this year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie epitomised the adaptability of the industry it serves. Forecasts of gale-force winds reaching 90km an hour were enough to – correctly – scare Diggers organisers into action and clear out the massive marquee, which houses […]
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum is all about turning up some new gold from pit to Super Underground
Based on conversations in the pubs around Kalgoorlie last night, a lot of delegates kicked goals on the first day at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum. Combined, possibly as many as the various West Coast Eagles legends roaming the conference and then the watering holes. Yesterday’s theme was gold, or green gold or trendy […]
Victorian government stumps up $10 million for Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund for eligible organisations with an election looming
The new $10 million Waste to Energy – Bioenergy Fund gives commercial and industrial organisations across a wide range of sectors a big leg up when it comes to helping to save the planet. The fund will support projects that create renewable energy from organic waste, i.e. bioenergy. Energy types created in this way […]
Climate damage costing Queensland farmers says Farmers for Climate Action
Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said the cost of climate damage continued to mount in Australia with the farmers who grow our food being hurt. “Climate damage costs money hurts Australians and Australian […]
Stronger biosecurity powers at international airports as the Commonwealth Government establishes Biosecurity Response Zones
The Commonwealth Government has taken further measuresat international airports, in response to the Indonesian outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The Director of Biosecurity, and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Andrew Metcalfe AO made the determination to establish the zones this afternoon, the first time this has been done under […]
Curtin University expert asks if enough is being done to avert the Foot-and-mouth threat to our meat and milk supply
Despite reassurances from the State Government, concern is growing around the potential impact of foot-and-mouth disease on farmers and the supply of meat and dairy after an outbreak of the disease in Indonesia and the detection of fragments of the virus in Australia. In light of this, Curtin University supply chain expert Dr Elizabeth Jackson […]
Victoria overtakes Tasmania as best performing state economy according to CommSec State of the States report
The latest quarterly CommSec data shows Victoria is the best performing economy, ending Tasmania’s long run at the top. After nine quarters at the top, Tasmania has slipped to third position in the rankings of the best performing economies, according to the latest quarterly CommSec State of the States report. Victoria leads the economic rankings, […]
State of the Environment Report a chance to protect animals and humans from climate change and pollution says Vets for Climate Action
Vets for Climate Action (VfCA) notes the independent State of the Environment Report 2021, released by Minister Tanya Plibersek today. The comprehensive findings reflect what many Australian veterinarians are seeing with the effects of climate change. Veterinarians understand that a healthy environment is essential for the future of people and the animals we need and […]