News Muncher - category landholders

4 months, 1 week ago

Ark Energy shelves Armidale wind farm project after landholders change their minds

ABC

A wind farm that was proposed for north-west New South Wales is one of many that may never be operational, according to an energy expert. Ark Energy, which was behind a bid to build a 55-turbine Doughboy Wind Farm, 50 kilometres east of Armidale, said in a statement last month the decision to withdraw the project was made "following a …

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11 months ago

Rio Tinto to buy all electricity from European Energy's planned solar project near Gladstone

ABC

Australia's largest solar project has reached a major milestone — agreeing to sell all its electricity to mining company Rio Tinto. Key points: Rio Tinto has signed on to buy all the electricity produced from a proposed large-scale solar farm If approved, the farm will span 2,700 hectares near Gladstone, and construction will start in 2025-26 A nearby grazier is …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The clean energy super highway has hit a roadblock. Here's why

ABC

When a power giant offered Katherine Myers a $500 gift card, she had no idea she was about to give away unrestricted access to her property for the next four years. AusNet plans to build a high-voltage transmission line, 80 metres high, through the Myers' property, as part of the proposed 190-kilometre Western Renewables Link — one of a slew …

Property Power Route Transmission Line Myers Victoria

1 year, 3 months ago

Hepburn Shire Council dismayed by compensation offers for yet-to-be-approved transmission project

ABC

A central Victorian council in the path of a proposed high-voltage transmission line says it is "disturbed" by developments in the project. Key points: AusNet has begun sending compensation valuations to landholders in the path of the Western Renewables Link The planning minister is currently considering whether a new Environment Effects Statement is required The current EES process is on …

Council West Western Project Transmission Line Victoria

1 year, 10 months ago

'Land Acquisition Compensation Can't Be Different Based On Nature Of Ownership' : Supreme Court Strikes Down NOIDA Authority's Classification

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The Supreme Court, on Monday, stuck down the classification made by the Greater NOIDA Authority between Pushtaini and Gair-Pushtaini Landholders for the purpose of granting compensation upon acquisition. While striking down the classification, the Bench comprising Justice Krishna Murari and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat held - The Land Acquisition Act does not envisage any differential compensation on the basis of …

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2 years, 1 month ago

NSW unveils Australian-first scheme to compensate landholders for hosting new high-voltage powerlines

ABC

In an Australian first, the New South Wales government has unveiled a scheme to pay landholders for hosting high-voltage powerlines on their properties. The Australian Energy Infrastructure commissioner Andrew Dyer welcomed the changes and said the existing compensation method was causing consternation among farming communities. " "We fully support the new scheme and have been advocating to recognise the role …

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2 years, 2 months ago

NSW landholders signing up for free habitat planting program in effort to increase koala populations

ABC

A new project is aiming to tackle climate change and help save koalas at the same time. Landowners in New South Wales can earn carbon credits by planting koala habitat on their properties. To qualify, owners must have at least 25 hectares that can be set aside for tree planting and show evidence of koalas nearby with a focus on …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Western NSW landholders call for more resources to fight Hudson pear spread

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Farmers and residents in Lightning Ridge are calling for more support to control a growing infestation of a state-declared noxious weed in north-west New South Wales. Key points: Lighting Ridge Area Opal Reserve's manager says the Hudson pear is starting to spread, posing a risk to biodiversity Farmers say the invasive cactus has covered large portions of their land, rendering …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Dog attacks on livestock spark plea from WA landholders for animal control

ABC

Retiree Richard Wilkinson has lived with three alpacas on his WA property for more than 15 years — but his backyard now has a sombre silence after a string of deadly attacks. Key points: Property owners plead with dog owners to secure pets after livestock deaths There have been 30 dog attacks in Toodyay so far this year Shire ranger …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Landholders call for cull of feral pigs and goats to stem foot-and-mouth disease threat

ABC

Landholders in South Australia's Riverland have called for a government-funded feral pig and goat cull in the state to curb the threat of foot-and-mouth disease. Key points: Feral pigs and goats are widespread in parts of South Australia South Australia Cloven-hoofed animals can contract and spread FMD Landholders and the SA Liberal Party support a cull of feral pigs and …

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2 years, 6 months ago

$350 million Mole River Dam near Tenterfield scrapped amid doubt about NSW dam projects

ABC

The NSW government has scrapped a proposed $350 million dam in the state's north, which local landholders feared would inundate several properties. Key points: The NSW government announced funding for a business case in late 2019 The Mole River proposal faced widespread local opposition The government says it remains committed to two other regional dam projects The government announced in …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers don't want powerlines on their land, but to get to net zero, more need to be built

ABC

The Castle's Darryl Kerrigan reckons powerlines are a reminder of man's ability to generate electricity. "There is a very rapid change now from coal to solar and wind," said Professor Andrew Blakers, an expert in sustainable energy systems from ANU. "We have rules for the construction of new transmission that was fine for coal power stations several decades ago, but …

Energy Farmers Land Solar Transmission Lines Transmission Lines

3 years, 2 months ago

Farmers demand compensation for land-clearing laws to meet Kyoto climate targets

ABC

Farmers are insisting the federal government needs to compensate landholders who helped Australia reach earlier emissions reduction targets if it is to win the industry's support for a net zero emissions economy. Key points: The president of the National Farmers' Federation will be speaking with federal Nationals on Monday Fiona Simson says farmers must be compensated for land-clearing legislation introduced …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Queensland graziers and authorities unite to restore green pastures to barren landscapes

ABC

Rain is often touted as all that it takes to restore dry, drought-stricken land to its former grassy glory. Key points: Drought, overgrazing and invasive weed species like prickly acacia have depleted native seed reserves on grazing land Artificially increasing Mitchell grass seed reserves in depleted soil shows promise in field trials Hot temperatures and big rain events are required …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Farmers call for national fund to protect against coal seam gas

ABC

A group of Queensland farmers say they can't get adequate insurance and are calling for a national compensation fund to be set up to protect landholders from possible future claims relating to coal seam gas. Key points: A group of Queensland farmers are calling for a new levy on the gas industry to fund a national scheme to protect against …

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