Habitat Australia articles from October 2000

Habitat Australia archives from October 2000

green VIEWS.
October 1, 2000... Advances of cohousing in Australia I'd like to inform ACF members of the advances of `cohousing' in Australia, and the how it is one of the key steps towards sustainability that our society must take. Cohousing is a resident-initiated...

Delay parks until talks.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF has called on Western Australian Premier Richard Court to put a hold on the declaration of new national parks or conservation reserves until Aboriginal native title, ownership and joint management issues are settled. ACF joined with other...

Salinity strategy lacks muscle.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Australia's bid to beat salinity in the Murray-Darling Basin requires a multi-billion dollar injection of federal funds and mandatory targets, according to ACF Executive Director Don Henry. While welcoming the launch of the draft Murray-Darling...

ALP moves ahead on environment.(Australian Labor Party)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The Australian Labor Party's environmental platform passed at the Party's conference in July is a significant move forward, with broadened commitments on most issues, but remains weak on forest conservation, ACF Executive Director Don Henry...

Government must act to control clearing: poll.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... A national poll conducted in late July provided overwhelming support for the introduction of laws to control land clearing, ACF Biodiversity Campaign Coordinator Charlie Sherwin said. The poll revealed that 74 percent of Australians are opposed...

International press exposes Australian land clearing!(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Australia's standing as the biggest land clearer of all developed nations recently made international news in three countries in the same week. Britain's Sunday Telegraph ran a major article headlined `Millions of birds die as Australia farmers...

Renewable-energy measures a `hoax'.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF and the renewable energy industry have exposed the Government's only mandatory measure on greenhouse pollution as a hoax, following the failure of the ALP and the coalition to support key recommendations of a Senate inquiry into renewable...

Pot calls the kettle black.(issue of greenhouse gas emissions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF has scoffed at the Federal Governments finger-pointing at the states on the issue of greenhouse gas emissions, saying it's a clear case of the pot calling the kettle black. The comments were made in August in response to Environment...

AGM November 25, 2000.(Australian Conservation Foundation )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The 34th Annual General Meeting of the Australian Conservation Foundation will be held at 7pm on Saturday 25 November, 2000 at the Melbourne office, 340 Gore St, Fitzroy. The agenda will include items submitted by members, plus reports...

Reactor shouldn't have stayed open for Olympics.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF backed a call by the Sutherland Shire Council to close the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor (pictured) during the Olympic games, following the release in late August of New Zealand police intelligence reports of a planned terrorist attack. In...

Food labelling decision a part win.(labelling of genetically modified foods, Australia and New Zealand)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The decision in late July by Australian and New Zealand health ministers to label some genetically modified foods is a partial win for food buyers, said Bob Phelps, Director of ACF's GeneEthics Network. The Wellington meeting decided some foods...

THE GREENING OF BLUE CHIP AUSTRALIA.(Southcorp Holdings Ltd. takes stance on soil salinity)
October 1, 2000... After nearly six years at the helm of Australia's biggest wine producer, Southcorp CEO Graham Kraehe last month announced his retirement. On the eve of his departure he was instrumental in forging an alliance with ACF to ensure Southcorp takes...

Tammy takes on the Murray!(marathon swimmer Tammy Van Wisse to swim the Murray River to raise awareness of pollution)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Story by Mathew Jones IN 490BC, A MESSENGER named Pheidippides ran 40 kilometres from a plain in Attica called Marathon to Athens to let Athenians know their army had been victorious over the Persians. On Australia Day 2001, marathon...

natural advantage.(building an Australian economy that thrives on preserving the environment)
October 1, 2000... A BLUEPRINT FOR A SUSTAINABLE AUSTRALIA Discard the old rhetoric, forget what you've heard before; the drive for environmental sustainability can deliver greater economic productivity, new industries and new markets, as welt as a clean and...

CAN HOT AIR MAKE A COOL TREATY?(international summit to be held on the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change, Australia may look for loopholes to avoid regulations)
October 1, 2000... A meeting in The Netherlands next month will hammer out the rules under which the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change will operate. But as Anna Reynolds explains, countries such as Australia will be arguing for loopholes that will actually...

THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD: TOURISM AND NATIONAL PARKS.(author explores the effect of ecotourism on Australia's national parks)
October 1, 2000... Tourism has done much in recent years to raise the profile of Australia's magnificent national parks. But as Penelope Figgis explains, greater pressure by tourism operators and increased reliance by park managers on new sources of income is...

Put your money where your morality is.(socially responsible investment)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2000... Investment commentator Robert Rosen discusses the growing field of socially responsible investment. Ethical investment has experienced quite phenomenal growth in the last few years. In the United States, socially responsible investment...

`I wanna marry a lighthouse keeper ...'.(profile of a lighthouse keeper and his wife)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... IT TAKES FORTITUDE to spend over a decade at the southern-most point on mainland Australia. For ACF life member Peter Sutton, however, the rain and hail are one of the aspects of his life that he will miss most when he retires as Wilsons...

Executive Director's report.(activities of the Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... The last year has seen a major leap forward in the Australian Conservation Foundation's strategic work with strong results. ACF's membership has reached record levels and we have forged strong new campaign alliances. We have also improved...

President's report.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF has entered the new millennium strong, vibrant and forward-looking. After years of hard work and consolidation we have never been in a better position to influence national and corporate agendas. Our membership is buoyant, our team is...

ACF membership and supporters.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF's membership has continued to grow during the past year. Fundraising income from appeals, raffles and our regular donation program, Earthfund, has also increased throughout the year. This generous financial support has strengthened ACF's...

ACF Campaigns 1999-2000.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF extended its work in various areas. The position of Strategies Director was created, and filled by former Campaigns Director Michael Krockenberger. This position has been responsible for ACF's work on strategic directions, sustainability,...

Bequests -- a lifetime of conservation.(Max Sturcke)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF life member, Mr Max Sturcke, has always held within him a very deep feeling for nature. Now in his early 80's, excursions into the bush are not as easy as they once were. However, he is still earning his living and along with interests...

Qualified report of the Independent Auditor.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... To the members of the Australian Conservation Foundation Inc. We have audited the summarised financial report of the Australian Conservation Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2000 as set out on pages 5 and 6 in accordance with the...

Treasurer's Report.(Australian Conservation Foundation Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... A major challenge for the Foundation is to maximise the value of its financial resources -- both to contribute to the wide-spread efforts of many people and organisations throughout Australia to protect, preserve and restore this country's...

Summarised Financial Statements.(Australian Conservation Foundation Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Australian Conservation Foundation Inc., 30 June 2000 This report has been derived from information contained in the audited financial statements of the Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2000. The report summarises the consolidated...

Revenue and Expenditure Statement Year ended 30 June 2000.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Australian Conservation Foundation Inc 2000 $ SURPLUS/(DEFICIT FROM OPERATIONS ...

Balance Sheet at 30 June 2000.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Australian Conservation Foundation Inc 2000 $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash ...

Detailed Revenue and Expenditure of Operations Year ended 30 June 2000.(Australian Conservation Foundation Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... Australian Conservation Foundation Inc 2000 1999 $ $ REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS Donations 1,406,497 1,485,146...

ACF Council.(Australian Conservation Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2000... ACF's Council is the national governing body of the organisation. ACF members elect thirty-five councillors every three years([dagger]); in addition the Council elects a President and Treasurer. Councillors volunteer their time and...