Monthly Archives: June 2012

5.4 EARTHQUAKE NEAR MORWELL – YALLOURN OPEN CUT COAL MINE

A 5.4 earthquake recorded by Geoscience Australia, SE of Moe in Victoria’s North on Tuesday night 19 June has already registered over 40 aftershocks up to Wednesday 20th June. The quake located within close proximity to the open cut coal … Continue reading

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NEW WATER PERMITS FOR REGIONAL LAND MANAGERS

Land managers proposing to undertake certain activities in the SA Arid Lands region that may impact on a water resource will now need to apply for a new permit introduced by the South Australian Arid Lands (SAAL) Natural Resources Management … Continue reading

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MORE CATERPILLAR TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT ARRIVE FOR SA MINING SECTOR

Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom Koutsantonis today welcomed the arrival of the second direct shipment of Caterpillar trucks and equipment to supply the expanding mining sector. A month after the inaugural shipment carried from the U.S. to Outer … Continue reading

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2012 FEDERAL VOLUNTEER GRANTS NOW OPEN

Applications for Gillard Government Volunteer Grants for 2012 are now open, with $16 million available to not-for-profit organisations around the country. “The grants range between $1,000 and $5,000 and can be used to buy much-needed equipment or to assist volunteers … Continue reading

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