| Australian dam project shelved to save fish, turtles |
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Search All Our Sites - Powered By Bing WATER WORLD The state government had pushed for the dam, with Premier Anna Bligh saying it was 'absolutely critical' for the future of... More »
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Terra Daily - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Lori Pottinger: A Good Week for Rivers |
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Its been a bad week for dams and a very good one for the worlds rivers. In Queensland, Australia, river protectors thrilled to the news today that their long fight to Save... More »
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Huffington Post - Nov. 12, 2009
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| More desal sooner only option without Traveston |
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The Federal Government's decision not to approve Traveston Crossing Dam will mean bringing forward construction of new desalination plants in South East Queensland, Premier... More »
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Media Newswire - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Expert pours cold water on desal |
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A WATER expert says recycling and finding ways for homes and businesses to cut water use are much better options than desalination or dams. Professor Stuart White, of the... More »
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West Australia Sunday Times - Nov. 11, 2009
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| Bligh apologises over dam |
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QUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh has apologised for pain caused to Mary Valley residents by a proposal to build a dam there. Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday... More »
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West Australia Sunday Times - Nov. 11, 2009
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| Rudd backs Garrett on dam decision |
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PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has backed his environment minister's interim decision to reject a controversial dam in Queensland. Peter Garrett said he made the interim decision... More »
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West Australia Sunday Times - Nov. 11, 2009
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| Bligh says sorry over failed dam project |
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QUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh has apologised for pain caused to Mary Valley residents by a proposal to build a dam there. Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday... More »
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West Australia Sunday Times - Nov. 11, 2009
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