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Abrolhos scallops first in Australia to gain the MSC blue fish tick for sustainability
The Abrolhos Island and Mid-West Scallop Trawl Fishery has achieved certification to the MSC fisheries standard. It is the first scallop fishery in Australia and the eleventh fishery in Western Australia (WA) to gain this certification.
Working with communities to find solutions to the sand slug: Dr Ben Dyer
Something we're often asked at the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is if we've found a solution to the 'sand slug' impacting the River Murray Barmah Choke. We haven't found a solution but we're working with the community, seeking expert advice, and finding a way forward.
Traditional Owners granted first Cape York Heritage Area water licences
Traditional owners in the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Area have been granted water licences under the region’s water plan for the first time ... Minister Butcher said two water licences, accounting for more than 5000 megalitres, had been granted to a Traditional Owner group in the Coleman and Normanby catchments.
At Home: Margaret Olley & Ben Quilty
This exhibition tells the story of mentorship, art and friendship between Margaret Olley (1923–2011) and Ben Quilty (b.1973), two of Australia’s most celebrated artists. At Home is a sublime collection of recent still life paintings by Ben Quilty alongside still lifes and interiors by Margaret Olley, from the latter half of her extraordinary career.
Key pathways to net zero for Australian cement and concrete identified
A new independent report titled 'Decarbonisation Pathways for the Australian Cement and Concrete Sector' confirms the Australian industry's ambition of net zero carbon cement and concrete to Australian society by 2050 is achievable.
A favourite Mt Archer view point is ready to re-visit
The Grass Tree Lookout at Mount Archer is ready for visitors once again, following upgrades completed by Rockhampton Regional Council and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) ... “In addition to the amphitheatre and the skywalk, we are really pleased that residents and visitors can once again enjoy this beautiful vantage point, taking in the incredible views Mount Archer has to offer."
Fun and education the key to fishing events targeting Carp and Tilapia
Another successful haul from the Scenic Rim Carp Cup in September at the II Bogan Lagoon near Beaudesert has supported Council's efforts to protect the biodiversity and health of local waterways by targeting two invasive fish species, the Carp and Tilapia. In November, the long-established Scenic Rim environmental group, the Logan and Albert Fish Management Association, is hosting a similar family-friendly education-focused event, called the 'Carp & Tilapia Eradication Competition' at Wyaralong Dam.
Acquisdata Industry Snapshot, Australia Speciality Minerals, 13 October 2021
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Hitting Wall launched at Memorial Park Tennis Complex in Bordertown
Tennis SA has launched a striking art mural at Memorial Park Tennis Complex in Bordertown as part of a collaborative project with Tennis Australia which has seen the reimagining of hitting walls across the country, an initiative designed to increase community participation and engagement in tennis.
Update: Border blue casts doubt on harvest
The Prime Minister’s decision to overrule a planned removal of quarantine arrangements has sparked fresh fears the NSW harvest will be spoiled. NSW Farmers President James Jackson said he was stunned to hear of the reversal just hours after Premier Dominic Perrottet promised to scrap hotel quarantine. “We had been calling for cheaper and more efficient quarantine arrangements heading into a big harvest season, and were relieved by the Premier’s announcement,” Mr Jackson said.
