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City dwellers fare better than country cousins

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:07:55 +0000

A report has found people who live in the city fare better in terms of health, education, employment and wealth than their rural counterparts. [...]

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No major changes to historic home

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:43:53 +0000

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has ruled out major changes to the historic Myer House, north of Tathra on the New South Wales far south coast. [...]

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Greens mayor sees red over tree removal

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:27:37 +0000

The Byron Mayor has successfully stopped work on a road project being carried out by her own council at Broken Head. [...]

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Last 50 years were Australia’s hottest: study

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:34 +0000

For the first time scientists have provided the most complete climate record of the last millennium and they found that the last 50 years in Australia have been the warmest. [...]

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Poison trials raise hopes in feral pests fight

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:56:17 +0000

Feral cats, rabbits and foxes are causing problems in many parts of Australia, but there are hopes of new baiting methods soon. [...]

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Richmond Valley says no to new coal seam gas

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:29:22 +0000

The Richmond Valley Council is reconsidering its position on the coal-seam industry. [...]

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Lake Eyre visit on bucket lists: tourism operator

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:10 +0000

The water level is falling in remote Lake Eyre as tourists flock to the outback for a rare treat. [...]

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EPA says Nyrstar under investigation

Tag: Environment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:40 +0000

The Opposition has demanded the SA Government reveal what is known about a possible prosecution by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) of the operator of Port Pirie's lead and zinc smelter. [...]

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