2013

For almost two decades, community Landcare groups and supporting institutional bodies were the focus of agri-environmental policy in Australia. Despite the successes of Landcare, the programme faces challenges securing funding in an era of agri-environmental policy that preferences economic mechanisms, such as market-based instruments, for devolv ....

This paper outlines a quasi-economic hydrological model and management paradigm geared toward public and not-for-profit regulatory bodies, with particular reference to the southern Murray-Darling Basin in southeast Australia. This value-oriented model and paradigm bridges the gap between short-range hydrological forecasting and long-range economi ....

Australia's land managers will need specific information about the best locations at which to sequester carbon if they are to take advantage of the recent Carbon Farming Initiative of the Australian Government under which carbon offsets can be created through sequestration of carbon in soil and trees. The literature indicates that soil texture an ....

It is estimated that about 2000 people die as a result of venous thromboembolism (VTE) each year, with a further 30 000 being hospitalized. Prophylaxis significantly reduces VTE morbidity and mortality, and thus represents a real long-term health-care benefit. The aim of this study was twofold: (i) to assess the current level of compliance to VTE ....

The content of the 2013 Report continues the emphasis on evaluation and reporting  against the identified targets and measures in the six VAAF Strategic Action Areas.  In addition, it also provides insights into recent changes to simplify contracting  arrangements between Victorian Government departments and ....

The Warrego Highway between Brisbane and Charleville is the state's vital east-west freight artery, transporting people and freight from Toowoomba to Brisbane and southern Queensland, central and western New South Wales and Victoria (via the Gore Highway) and the Northern Territory (via the Landsborough and Barkly Highways). The state governme ....

The ACT Government, NSW Government, South East Regional Organisation of Councils (SEROC), and South Inlands Regional Development Authority have initiated a joint project mapping waste in south east of NSW and the ACT region and looking at opportunities for new business developments in resource recovery and recycling. In the Greater Capital Regio ....

The Wet Tropics region of north Queensland has outstanding environmental values, contains the highest biological diversity in Australia, and borders the Great Barrier Reef. Comparable to other tropical areas worldwide, increasing urban and agricultural development in the Wet Tropics has caused concerns with respect to ecosystem degradation due to ....

Annual report of the Western Australia Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Outlines agency performance for the year 2012-13, reports on operations of Aboriginal heritage, Aboriginal land, accountable government and community development. Report Locationhttp://www.daa.wa.gov.au/Documents/ReportsPublications/AnnualReports/2012-13/DAA_AnnualReport_2 ....

Department of Local Government annual report provides information on the year's achievements, departmental changes, financial statements and legal compliance for 2012-13. Report Locationhttp://dlg.wa.gov.au/Content/Publications/AnnualReports.aspx ....

Report outlines the outcomes of the Department's initiatives and outcomes. Including royalties to the regions with the Mid West Investment Plan, the Karratha City Centre Infrastructure Works, Opening of the M2 irrigation channel, the Pibara Cities Initiative, and the Busselton Foreshore Redevelopment. As well as developments in the Murdoch Mixed- ....

Through the delivery of the $6.5billion Program the State Government is investing for a brighter future for regional Western Australia. Since 2008 the State’s long-term focus on regional development has been supported by state-wide investments using Royalties for Regions funding. With the reinvestment of 25% of mining and onshore petroleum roya ....

The Department of Agriculture and Food works with industries and businesses throughout the agriculture, food and fibre sector in Western Australia, helping them identify and capitalise on opportunities that drive development and overcome obstacles. The department also has a pivotal role in helping to protect and enhance our precious natural reso ....

In 2011–12, mineral exploration expenditure in Western Australia increased significantly to an all-time record of $2.1 billion. This result was 32 per cent higher than for 2010–11 and is 150 per cent higher than five years ago. Nationally mineral exploration metres drilled increased by almost 18 per cent to 11.4 million metres over the previ ....