Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (formerly the Department of the Environment and Water Resources) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture. More about the Department
Murray-Darling Basin water availability and use
The final CSIRO report, Water availability in the Murray-Darling Basin, was released on 24 November 2008
Annual report 2007-08
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts annual report 2007-08 is now available.
Assessment of Groundwater Resources in the Broken Hill Region
Results of a scoping study to assess groundwater resources and aquifer storage options in the Broken Hill/Menindee region.
Amendments to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
Amendments to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 were passed by Parliament on 12 November 2008.
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December 2008
- Gould Green Christmas, Fed Square, Melbourne - 1st to 5th
- Coastcare week - 1st to 7th
- International Volunteer Day - 5th
- International Mountain Day - 11th
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