Terrigal’s water supply is now more secure thanks to an Australian Government-funded project that will save approximately 80 million litres of drinking water per year. “The Australian Government has contributed $2 million to this project as part of our commitment to help major cities and towns secure water supplies through the National Urban Water and…
DetailsToday Mr George Warne has been appointed a part-time member of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. “Mr Warne is highly respected across the water sector for his substantial expertise and knowledge in water and natural resource management, river operations and irrigated agriculture,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment. “Mr Warne has been appointed…
DetailsSpeech – OzWater Conference Brisbane, 30 April 2014 **Check against delivery ** [Greetings] Water reform in Australia has been an ongoing pursuit for policy makers. However the past ten years has seen the most significant reform occur. We are now just shy of a decade since the National Water Initiative document was signed…
DetailsOPINION PIECE Published Northern Territory News, Saturday Extra NATURAL landscapes like Uluru and Kakadu remain icons of Australia, as well as major drawcards for domestic and international visitors. This week Territory documentary Kakadu, showcasing some of the best of the Northern Territory, won a top gong at New York's best television and film night. The filmmakers…
DetailsThe Bureau of Meteorology today released the full suite of MetEye services in Queensland, combining the most popular elements of the Bureau’s website in one convenient location, for easy to access, real-time weather information. “The launch of MetEye will change the way Queenslanders look at their weather,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the…
DetailsJOURNALIST: How much does this cost the government altogether quite a big investment? SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Well a $30 million investment in upgrading in upgrading the technology that underpins this so it has been a significant investment. But this really is an important in investment in time and effort by the Bureau staff in developing something…
DetailsSIMON BIRMINGHAM: … Thank you Richard for the introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, bureau staff, visitors, guests and members of the media, it's wonderful to be able to join you for this launch of the MetEye service in Queensland today. Can I start by recognising the words that Ray had at the outset of his…
DetailsSpeech to The Sydney Institute Podcast Link 16 April 2014 Enabling, Efficient & Effective Environmental Management Modern day environmental debate is too often presented as a crude choice between the environment and the economy. However, as those of both liberal and conservative outlook appreciate, the two are mutually co-dependent. A well-managed environment sustains our economy,…
DetailsIf you could draw a picture of a quintessentially old-school fisherman and conservationist it would be of Henry Jones. Henry knew and understood the Murray Mouth, Lower Lakes and Coorong like few others. His passion for them was infectious, his commitment knew no boundaries and his willingness to share his knowledge was of such value…
Details40,000 megalitres of water has been allocated in the lower Murrumbidgee, New South Wales, to help protect the area’s wetlands. “Water delivery commenced early this month to wetlands including those in Nimmie-Caira, Yanga National Park, Fiddlers and Uara Creeks and the Western Lakes,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment. “Commonwealth environmental water…
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