Post of the Day
Plans for world’s largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctic blocked
A plan to create the world’s largest marine sanctuary in Antarctic waters was shot down when a key conservation summit failed to reach a consensus, with environmentalists on Saturday decrying a lack of scientific foresight.
Today’s Celebration
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Day) – United Kingdom
Colon Day – Panama
Cry of Independence Day – El Salvador
International Volunteer Managers Day
Climate Change
Global warming is messing with the jet stream. That means more extreme weather.
A new study links the buildup of greenhouse gas emissions to more frequent heat waves, floods and droughts in the Northern Hemisphere.
National
Bilby numbers holding steady — but feral cats still pose a problem
A new baseline survey conducted by Indigenous ranger groups in arid Australia has found bilby numbers are holding steady, but worryingly, feral cats were found in almost twice as many search areas.
Coalition retreat won’t stop energy shift: Ferris [$]
Bill Ferris believes the Australian population gets the role of science in tackling climate change and endorsed Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes’ “ginger role” in the debate.
Is corporate Australia facing a ‘tipping point’ on climate change?
Observers say momentum on climate change is building in the investment world.
Greens peddle inner-city bike superlane to cycling commuters
The Victorian Greens would push for a 17-kilometre bike lane from Brighton Road in Elsternwick to Bell Street in Coburg, if the party helps form government.
Nuclear site to stay a mystery [$]
The location of Australia’s first nuclear waste dump will not be announced before the federal election.
Better data would help crack the drought insurance problem
Neal Hughes
While drought insurance schemes have produced mixed results to date, there remains hope for the future.
http://theconversation.com/better-data-would-help-crack-the-drought-insurance-problem-106154
Victoria
Fire at Melbourne tip under control
Dozens of firefighters took two hours to bring a fire at a tip in Melbourne’s inner west under control.
Melbourne ‘growing too fast’ [$]
Almost two-thirds of Victorians believe the state’s population is growing too fast.
Dan’s $150m pledge to build 6500ha of parklands [$]
Parks covering land equivalent to more than 3000 MCGs would be created under a $150 million Labor plan to create more open space in Melbourne’s suburbs.
Will this new scheme be better than oBike? [$]
After the much-loathed dockless oBike share bikes were banished from Melbourne, a new two-wheeled share scheme is set to roll out in the city’s bayside suburbs this summer.
Radical growth calls for radical solutions, but none being promised
Clay Lucas
Labor and the Coalition aren’t offering a city booming towards 8 million residents the solutions it needs.
New South Wales
NSW mine rehab falls short: report
Some coalmines in the NSW Hunter Valley have made poor progress in their mine rehabilitation, according to a new report.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw-mine-rehab-falls-short-report-094905094–spt.html
Beaches Link should not be built: transport expert
A new tunnel connecting Sydney’s northern beaches to the north shore under Middle Harbour will fail to ease traffic congestion and should not be built, according to a leading transport academic.
ACT
ACT developer says bureaucracy getting in way of parkland and street trees
Developers of the new Ginninderry housing area urge mature street streets and more green space. They also want to charge a $100-a year environmental fee.
Pierces Creek bushfire threat contained
Fire crews will continue to works on the Pierces Creek bushfire for the next week, however, the authorities believe the threat is now contained.
Queensland
Korean banks rule out backing Adani’s Carmichael mega-mine
Major Korean lenders join banks in Australia, China and the UK in refusing to fund Adani’s contentious Carmichael coal project, just months after the miner was reportedly in talks with Seoul companies.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-05/korean-banks-rule-out-backing-adani-mine/10463838
ScoMo Express brings new light rail route [$]
There will be good news for Gold Coast commuters when Prime Minister Scott Morrison begins his Queensland tour on the Glitter Strip.
South Australia
War on waste sparks global study tour [$]
Kat Heinrich has travelled across the globe in search of the best ways to help South Australians cut back on the 200,000 tonnes of food waste dumped each year.
Kindy bringing bit of the bush to the city [$]
Plastic toys and metal swings are out — and all-natural, bush experiences are in vogue at an Adelaide kindergarten.
Isolated spot where our tiniest animals are thriving [$]
Hundreds of kilometres north of Adelaide is Bon Bon Reserve, a 216,700 ha site. Here, ecologists are monitoring the lives of some of Australia’s smallest animals.
Tasmania
Call for salmon farming ban in Norfolk Bay
A flotilla of at least 60 boats circles Huon Aquaculture’s fish pens in Norfolk Bay and calls for salmon farming to be permanently banned from the area.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-04/seaborne-protest-against-tasmanian-fish-farms/10463752
Christie: new council is pro cable car [$]
The people of Hobart may have elected a pro cable car council, despite having elected an anti-cable car lord mayor and deputy.
Northern Territory
Jabiru must not be allowed to die
The tiny Kakadu township of Jabiru is dying a slow death and its dwindling population is pleading with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to save the town
Clock is ticking for our iconic park [$]
From today the NT News, in conjunction with Mix 104.9, start a campaign to implore the Territory and Federal governments to work together to save Kakadu National Park
Western Australia
Rising from the ashes: The stunning natural fireworks display that only occurs after a fire
The bushfire that ravaged Perth’s Kings Park has had a silver lining, with rare wildflowers that are only seen in the aftermath of a blaze germinating for the first time in years.
Chevron aiming to lift LNG output [$]
Energy giant Chevron intends to boost gas production from its Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG plants in Western Australia.
Sustainability
Charles taught princes to pick up litter
Princes William and Harry have paid tribute to their father’s commitment to the environment and his sons in a documentary to mark Prince Charles’ 70th birthday.
Nature Conservation
Plans for world’s largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctic blocked
A plan to create the world’s largest marine sanctuary in Antarctic waters was shot down when a key conservation summit failed to reach a consensus, with environmentalists on Saturday decrying a lack of scientific foresight.
Now for something completely different …
Does giving donors stuff actually raise more money?
Jonathan Meer
Donor premiums are a common fundraising tactic. But recent research suggests that they are not cost-effective.
http://theconversation.com/does-giving-donors-stuff-actually-raise-more-money-105020
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