Robbins Island wind farm appeal heads to court as activists and community members launch one last attempt

1 year, 2 months ago

Robbins Island wind farm appeal heads to court as activists and community members launch one last attempt

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In short: A protest group has lodged a last-ditch appeal against a wind farm on Robbins Island off Tasmania's north-west. A protest group has lodged a last-ditch appeal against a wind farm on Robbins Island off Tasmania's north-west. "We've been fighting this project for four years, and … we've had a logical argument that this is the most important environmental place that you could pick to have a wind farm, and it's wrong," CHCAN chair Steve Pilkington said. "The lie in this is that Robbins Island is the only place for a wind farm … there are plenty of other places for a wind farm."

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Robbins Island wind farm a step closer after Supreme Court appeal dismissed

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Robbins Island wind farm a step closer after Supreme Court appeal dismissed

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Tasmania's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the proposed 100-turbine Robbins Island wind farm on the state's north-west coast. Data shows 'significant risk' to birds from proposed wind farm, expert says Photo shows Map of Robbins Island with dots for wind farms and orange-bellied parrots. Coastal policy changed Protest group launches last-ditch appeal against Robbins Island wind farm Photo …

Robbins Island wind farm developer seeks to remove shutdown clause designed to protect orange-bellied parrot

1 year, 6 months ago

Robbins Island wind farm developer seeks to remove shutdown clause designed to protect orange-bellied parrot

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Quick read In short: A wind farm developer has argued that any potential collisions with a critically endangered parrot would not have a lasting effect on the species' survival. A wind farm developer has argued that any potential collisions with a critically endangered parrot would not have a lasting effect on the species' survival. There are just 77 orange-bellied parrots …

EPA appeals for and against Robbins Island wind farm puts $1.6b project further in doubt

2 years ago

EPA appeals for and against Robbins Island wind farm puts $1.6b project further in doubt

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Three competing appeals have been lodged against planning approval for a $1.6-billion wind farm on an island off Tasmania's north-west coast. Key points: The wind farm has been approved on the condition it shuts down for five months of the year to protect a critically endangered parrot Proponent ACEN Australia says the condition means it cannot provide cheap, reliable renewable …

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Proposed Tasmanian planning changes to limit 'third-party' groups such as NGOs, environmentalists from appeals process

1 month, 1 week ago

Proposed Tasmanian planning changes to limit 'third-party' groups such as NGOs, environmentalists from appeals process

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The Tasmanian government has announced plans to limit who can lodge an appeal to the state's appeals tribunal, so only parties deemed as "aggrieved by a planning decision" can do so. Planning Minister Felix Ellis said cracking down on third-party appeals to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal would "prevent baseless objections that tie projects up in delays and red …

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Environment minister delays decision on Queensland wind farm proposal

1 year, 1 month ago

Environment minister delays decision on Queensland wind farm proposal

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In short: Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek was expected to decide whether to give final approval to the project late last year. The Wooroora Station Wind Farm is before federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek for final approval, who was expected to make a decision last year. Cairns and Far North Environment Centre director Lucy Graham said she was pleased the …

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Circular Head Council gives green light to Robbins Island wind farm

2 years, 1 month ago

Circular Head Council gives green light to Robbins Island wind farm

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A contentious wind farm proposed for an island off Tasmania's north-western tip is one step closer to reality after the local council voted to approve it during a heated meeting. Key points: Circular Head Council voted five-to-one in favour of ACEN's proposal to build a wind farm with up to 122 turbines on Robbins Island About 100 community members attended …

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Saving the orange-bellied parrot is just one perk of spending time in Tasmania's beautiful south-west

3 years, 1 month ago

Saving the orange-bellied parrot is just one perk of spending time in Tasmania's beautiful south-west

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Spending four weeks in Tasmania's remote south-west observing the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot is a dream come true for Ella Roles and Peter Attard. Key points: Ella Roles and Peter Attard are spending four weeks monitoring orange-bellied parrots in Tasmania's south-west The parrots breed around Melaleuca, where nestlings are fitted with leg bands to identify them for life The wild …

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Bob Brown's opposition to wind farm on Tasmania's Robbins Island labelled 'the height of hypocrisy'

5 years, 7 months ago

Bob Brown's opposition to wind farm on Tasmania's Robbins Island labelled 'the height of hypocrisy'

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Environmentalists are supposed to like wind farms. Key points: There are plans to build a wind farm with 163 turbines on Robbins Island, Tasmania Bob Brown opposes the project, saying it will kill endangered birds The local mayor welcomes the prospect of new jobs if the project goes ahead But former leader of the Greens, Bob Brown, has come out …

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New hope as orange-bellied parrot sighting reported by ranger in old South Australian habitat

7 years, 3 months ago

New hope as orange-bellied parrot sighting reported by ranger in old South Australian habitat

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A sighting of the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot has been reported in an area of South Australia where the bird has not been seen for nearly two decades. The bird thought to be the rare parrot was spotted by a ranger along the coast of Canunda National Park, near Millicent, in South Australia's south-east. The coordinator of the South Australian …

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Threatened Species Day: Orange-bellied parrot breeding program to be trialled at Adelaide Zoo

7 years, 6 months ago

Threatened Species Day: Orange-bellied parrot breeding program to be trialled at Adelaide Zoo

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One of Australia's most endangered native bird species could soon receive a boost thanks to a new breeding program being trialled at the Adelaide Zoo. "It's basically fooling the birds into thinking it's full summer and it's the best time to breed," senior bird keeper Charlie Romer said. "This has happened before with other species, but it's the first time …

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Orange-bellied parrots: Crowdfunding last-ditch efforts to save critically endangered species

8 years, 3 months ago

Orange-bellied parrots: Crowdfunding last-ditch efforts to save critically endangered species

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An emergency plan and crowdfunding campaign have been launched in a last-ditch attempt to save the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot from extinction. Key points: There are fewer 50 parrots left in the wild They migrate from SA and Victoria to breed in summer in Tasmania Threats include habitat loss, predation by cats, foxes and rats Crowdfunding will help ensure more …

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Orange-bellied parrot: Early Tasmanian sightings raise hopes for bird's survival

9 years, 5 months ago

Orange-bellied parrot: Early Tasmanian sightings raise hopes for bird's survival

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Authorities have reported encouraging signs about the population of the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot. Thirteen birds have been sighted at Melaleuca in Tasmania's south-west since the start of September, signalling an early start to the season. Last year, 35 wild adult birds returned to Melaleuca at the start of the season, which was a 94 per cent increase on the …

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King Island wind farm plan dealt legal blow

11 years, 6 months ago

King Island wind farm plan dealt legal blow

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Legal action has been launched in the Federal Court against Hydro Tasmania's planned $2 billion wind farm on King Island. The No TasWind Farm Group is opposing the company's plans to build 200 wind turbines on the island. The group claims Hydro did not gain broad community support before pushing ahead with a feasibility study, which the company says is …

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Southern hemisphere's largest wind farm hinges on King Island community support

11 years, 9 months ago

Southern hemisphere's largest wind farm hinges on King Island community support

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The development of what would be the southern hemisphere's largest wind farm hinges on a survey in the small Tasmanian community of King Island. Residents and land-owners will vote yes or no to the proposal to build the 200-turbine wind farm, which would play a huge role in helping Australia meet its renewable energies targets. "Big wind farm infrastructure is …

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