Barramundi stocking passes one million at Lake Kununurra
The barramundi is Australia's most recognisable estuarine sportsfish, with many recreational fishers travelling to northern Western Australia to try to catch one. Local recreational fishing and indigenous communities have long pressed for the restocking of barramundi into their natural range within Lake Kununurra, and eight years ago their dream became a reality when the first fingerlings were released.
Alice Springs Street Art Festival set to colour the town, 23 July – 8 August
The streets of Alice Springs will be transformed into an alfresco art gallery when the Alice Springs Street Art Festival (ASSAF) takes place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. The festival will see four of Australia’s top street artists Kaff-eine (Vic), Gus Eagleton (Qld), Brontë Naylor (Qld) and Miss Polly (Darwin) team up with local creatives Tamara Cornthwaite, Karine Tremblay, Mark Circus and Kim Donald to paint six new murals across the CBD.
Have your say on the future of Queensland’s stock routes
Farmers, councils, industry groups and outback locals are invited to have their say on proposed changes to the use and management of Queensland’s vital stock routes, to ensure they are well maintained into the future.
Launch of two-year alcohol restrictions welcomed by Shire of Broome
Alcohol restrictions will be in place in Broome and Derby for the next two years after the State Government announced a hard launch of the initiative today – which is fully supported by the Shire of Broome. While not being the core function of a local government, the Shire has advocated in recent years for the implementation of measures to tackle alcohol-related harm in our region.
New planning controls for flood-prone land changes take effect across the state from 14 July 2021
New planning controls for flood-prone land will begin to come into effect from 14 July 2021 to better protect life and property in the event of extreme flooding in the Tweed.
Water deficiency declarations revoked in the Shire of Esperance
Improved water availability has allowed Western Australia's two remaining water deficiency declarations to be revoked in the Shire of Esperance.
Health and economy – time to invest in management strategies not in elimination strategies
Sadly, it has become painfully clear that our political leaders have lost the capacity, and even, it would seem, the willingness, to compare the impacts of varying public policy positions. The evidence of this is in the crude lockdowns which provide an opportunity for politicians and bureaucrats to look like they are 'doing something' and that they are 'in control' when in fact neither proposition is correct.
Councils take housing issue to Canberra
Eliza Berlage. Leaders from some Limestone Coast councils say they have come away “feeling positive” after a recent meeting with the Federal Government Housing Minister ... Said Tatiara District Council CEO Anne Champness, “The minister was well informed about our housing challenges and we discussed the contributing factors and possible responses. From our perspective, responses could include changes to the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) which would make it more accessible to small/regional councils or help close the ï¬nance gap for private developers committing to the development of affordable rental accommodation ... "
Major Moogy recognised for outstanding service
Sheryl Lowe. Proud Ngarrindjeri and Kauma man, Major (‘Moogy’) Sumner, from South Australia’s Coorong region, received the Premier’s NAIDOC Award 2021 last week for outstanding achievements and signiï¬cant service to the indigenous community of South Australia ... “He is a world-renowned performer and cultural ambassador of Ngarrindjeri arts, crafts, martial arts, traditional dance, song and traditional culture. He has travelled the world learning from other nations and sharing his knowledge and experiences.”
Native timber industry is sustainable, says Timber Towns Victoria ahead of government review of Timber Code of Practice
Timber Towns Victoria calls on the Victorian Government to provide clarity and certainty for the timber industry, workers and communities following a recently announced Government review of the Timber Code of Practice (Vic).
Spike in ticket scalping
Geoff Helisma. NSW Fair Trading is investigating ticket reseller Viagogo, as consumer complaints against the company spike in line with the reintroduction of ticketed events. The [Clarence Valley] Independent revealed that tickets for a Paul Kelly concert at Yamba Bowling Club were sold out within minutes of going on sale – some of these tickets were advertised on Viagogo’s website for up to $740 on the same day.
Capping nitrogen for export hay quality
More nitrogen isn’t always better – especially in a drier year – when producing quality hay is the key to farm returns. That’s according to research funded by AgriFutures Export Fodder Program as part of the National Hay Agronomy (NHA) Project ... The NHA project is a four-year investment by the AgriFutures Export Fodder Program and aims to address current knowledge gaps in the Australian export fodder industry.
Council and State paving the future in Rockhampton
Almost $1 million of footpaths have been constructed throughout the region thanks to a joint project between the State Government and Rockhampton Regional Council. As part of the State Government’s Works for Queensland Round 3 program nearly 2.5kms of footpaths have been added over the last 18 months.
Could the state buy Bramwell Station?
Wendy Kozicka believes the state government could buy Cape York’s most northern cattle station for conservation. The owner of Bramwell Station said it wouldn’t surprise her if the Queensland government made an offer to buy the property before it goes up for auction on August 11.
National Park declaration is easy – real management needs long-term thinking, people and budgets: Institute of Foresters of Australia
The Victorian Government’s long-deferred decision to announce more National Parks in the West of Victoria last week dodges the real challenges of managing and conserving these forests. The Mt Cole – Pyrenees, Wombat, and Wellsford forests have all been re-assigned after an investigation by the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) completed in June 2019.
Increase fines for big irrigators who haven’t installed pump meters: Greens
Revelations that nearly half of New South Wales’ biggest irrigators have made no effort to install compliant meters six months after the deadline is yet another example of the National Party’s special treatment of corporate irrigators and shows that the penalties for non-compliance aren’t tough enough, says Cate Faehrmann Greens MP and water spokesperson.
Splash of Colour to brighten electrical cabinets and pump station in Yanchep and Mandurah
Water Minister Dave Kelly today celebrated the work of local artists who have brightened three electrical cabinets and a wastewater pump station in Yanchep and Mandurah as part of Water Corporation's Splash of Colour Program.
Major manufacturing jobs win for South Australia
Amongst a range of medical projects to receive Federal Government fuA $20 million funding package from the Morrison Government will support Noumed Pharmaceuticals to establish an $85 million manufacturing facility at Salisbury South.
Rottnest to come alive to sounds of Island Jazz Festival this July
Rottnest Island will come alive to the inaugural Island Jazz Festival to be held across three days, between July 23 and 25. Those keen for a weekender on Rottnest can immerse themselves in top-class performances from sunrise to late into the night. There will be 13 free performances from some of the best talent Perth has to offer, including Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys, Band of Soul featuring Solomon Pitt and Rubaclava.
Ballarat Airport: A tale of two halves
Bev McArthur MP. The absurdity of an airport runway in two ‘halves’ is a problem that must be fixed. The Ballarat Airport and its enormous potential is currently hamstrung by the limited runway that is split by the road leading into the facility. It restricts the size of aircraft able to land at the airport.
Mining Minister inspects promising Rover project
Mining Minister Nicole Manison was in town to check out the progress of the highly anticipated Castile Resources’ Rover 1 project, 80km south-west of Tennant Creek. ... The Rover 1 project is targeting high grade gold and copper zones associated with massive magnetite ironstone (IOCG), similar to the mines around Tennant Creek.
The NSW Government is looking after its big end of town mates
In July 2021, timber mills in NSW have or are running out of timber in the middle of an Australian and international timber shortage, where timber supply comes from the NSW State Government. People have or are about to lose their jobs. These are real people. The little people or the battlers. Not the high paid executives of multinational companies. On 2 July 2021, one of these battlers in desperation called the ABC in Tamworth. The company for whom he worked had run out of wood and could not get any from the State supplier, because it was all going to one big company, the mate of the Government. Boral.
