Consultation to begin on future of Queensland's fragile Lake Eyre Basin
1 year, 6 months ago

Consultation to begin on future of Queensland's fragile Lake Eyre Basin

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Traditional owners have welcomed the release of a long-awaited consultation plan by the Queensland government that includes options for limiting new oil and gas development in the Lake Eyre Basin. Key points: The Queensland Government is seeking community feedback on options to protect the Lake Eyre Basin ahead of the 2024 state election The Regulatory Impact Statement was due to be released in September last year after extensive consultation with stakeholders Traditional Owners have welcomed the release of the long-awaited plan Released today, the regulatory impact statement includes a 12-week consultation period involving stakeholders and locals. Environment Minister Leanne Linard said the Palaszczuk Government was committed to protecting the "long-term health, ecology and cultural values of the rivers and floodplains of the Lake Eyre Basin". Traditional Owners like George Gorringe have welcomed the release of a long-awaited consultation plan by the Queensland Government He said the consultation period would give locals a chance to voice their opinions before the next state election in 2024.

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Lake Eyre Basin plan creates uncertainty
2 years ago

Lake Eyre Basin plan creates uncertainty

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For those who rely on one of the world's largest desert river systems for their livelihoods and wellbeing, a lot is at stake as the federal government puts together Australia's first 10-year strategic vision for the Lake Eyre Basin. Key points: Public consultation on a draft 10-year strategic plan for the Lake Eyre Basin ends on December 5 Members of …

Traditional owners, advocates say federal Threatened Species Action Plan will not stop central Australia extinctions
2 years, 1 month ago

Traditional owners, advocates say federal Threatened Species Action Plan will not stop central Australia extinctions

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A federal plan to protect threatened species has neglected almost all of central Australia and will not stop extinctions, wildlife advocates say. Key points: One location across central Australia's regions will be prioritised through the Threatened Species Action Plan Wildlife advocates and Traditional Owners say major ecological threats have been left off the plan The Department of Environment says places …

Future gas exploration in Lake Eyre could upset the 'greatest desert river system in the world' forever, research shows
2 years, 2 months ago

Future gas exploration in Lake Eyre could upset the 'greatest desert river system in the world' forever, research shows

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The Lake Eyre Basin is the last big free-flowing desert river system in the world. The gas industry argues that it's existed in the Lake Eyre basin since the 1980s without interrupting the pristine waterways there, as well as bringing billions of dollars into Australia. "The plans exploration of unconventional gas across more than four and a half million hectares …

Gas production costs in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will be 'staggering', report claims
2 years, 2 months ago

Gas production costs in Queensland's Lake Eyre Basin will be 'staggering', report claims

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Gas exploration projects in Queensland's Channel Country will be expensive to produce, generate "significant" carbon emissions and are likely to be abandoned, a report has found. Key points: Origin Energy last month announced it would take steps to abandon its 11 exploration permits in the region The Queensland Resources Council says gas plays an important role in the transition to …

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre tourists turn back as Level Post Bay's public track closed in peak season
2 years, 4 months ago

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre tourists turn back as Level Post Bay's public track closed in peak season

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When it comes to the access status of a popular tourist track to Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, confusion abounds. Key points: A popular outback track to access the lake is officially declared open only to remain closed Local tourism operators say it has hurt their income Pastoralists blame a lack of communication and coordination from government for its continued closure Level …

Lake Eyre begins filling with water much to the delight of graziers, businesses and tourists
2 years, 10 months ago

Lake Eyre begins filling with water much to the delight of graziers, businesses and tourists

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Few rivers in the world remain as untamed and free-flowing as those that run through the ancient landscape of the Lake Eyre Basin. Flooding in the Channel Country and Lake Eyre Basin completely transforms the landscape. Birdsville Aviation runs aerial tours across the Channel Country and Lake Eyre Basin. Mr Moreton says never in his lifetime has there been so …

South Australia's outback given new lease on life after recent floods
2 years, 10 months ago

South Australia's outback given new lease on life after recent floods

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Tourism operators in South Australia's far north hope the outback has been given a new lease of life after recent floods. Key points: South Australia's outback has flourishing vegetation following floods Tourism operators are anticipating an influx of tourists from March Locals are calling for damaged roads to be fixed It follows a tumultuous month for outback communities where food …

Queensland asked to consult traditional owners, scientists before examining Channel Country fracking plans
3 years, 10 months ago

Queensland asked to consult traditional owners, scientists before examining Channel Country fracking plans

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Traditional owners and environmental groups in Queensland's Channel Country are imploring the State Government to pause consideration of applications for petroleum leases in the region until independent scientific assessments and stakeholder consultation are conducted. Key points: The State Government is considering 11 applications for petroleum leases in Origin Energy's name The leases cover more than 250,000 hectares of environmentally sensitive …

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