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Extractions: Skip Navigation WHAT'S NEW CONTACTS COMMENTS ... Natural Heritage Trust Home The $2.7 billion Natural Heritage Trust represents the biggest financial commitment to environmental action by any Australian Government in Australia's history. Since 1996, the Trust has invested much needed funds to help local communities deliver cleaner beaches, healthier waterways, less air pollution, more productive agricultural land and save our threatened species. To date, $1.4 billion has been invested in the Trust and related programs for more than 11 900 projects around Australia. More importantly, an estimated 400 000 Australians have been involved in these projects. In the May 2001 Budget the Australian Government extended the Natural Heritage Trust for a further five years, from 2002-03 to 2006-07. From July this year there will be more than $1billion in funding over the five years to 2006-07 to support the sustainable management of Australia's natural resources. The extension of the Trust provided an ideal opportunity to review the success of the program to date and to determine its future direction. At the October 2002 Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council, State/Territory and Australian Ministers endorsed the
ASAPCI has members from all states and territories Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania,Victoria, Western Australia). The NSW Region meets regularly during the year http://www.aspaci.org.au/regions.shtml
Extractions: ASPACI Inc State and Regional Groups Australian States and Territories ASPACI has members from all States and Territories of Australia (ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia). The NSW Region meets regularly during the year, usually in Sydney. Contact details for these region are available on the contacts page New Zealand This is the largest and most active region outside of Australia with similar membership numbers the largest Australian state - NSW. Contact details for the New Zealand region are available on the contacts page Other Regions ASPACI has members in the following South Pacific locations - Cook Islands, Fiji, Singapore and South Korea. Contact details for these region are available on the contacts page . Outside of Australasia and the South Pacific our membership extends to the United Kingdom and USA. Regional Web Pages The following regional groups have there own web pages containing details of ASPACI activities in their area. New South Wales
Directory Australian Cemeteries At Cemetery Junction You can also jump from any page to any other region in Australia usingthe links listed on this page. australian states territories. http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction.au/
Australian States And Territories Return to World History (home) Main Article Index australian statesand territories. australian states and territories in the news. http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/A/Australian-States-and-Territories.htm
Extractions: World History (home) Encyclopedia Index Localities Companies Surnames ... This Week in History Australian States and Territories in the news Australia, having a federal system of government, is divided into states and territories States New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Internal Territories Australian Capital Territory Jervis Bay Territory Northern Territory External Territories The states originated as separate British colonies prior to Federation (in 1901). Their powers are protected by the Australian constitution, and Commonwealth legislation only applies to the states where permitted by the constitution. The territories, by contrast, are from a constitutional perspective directly subject to the Commonwealth government. The Australian Parliament has powers to legislate in the territories that it does not possess in the states. Most of the territories are directly administered by the Commonwealth government, while three (the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory and Norfolk Island) administer themselves. In the self-governing territories the Australian Parliament retains the full power to legislate, and can override laws made by the territorial institutions, which it has done on rare occasion. For the purposes of Australian (and joint Australia-New Zealand) intergovernmental bodies, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory are treated as a state.
Australian States & Territories VHS The colonial history of Australia, and how this led to the formation of the stateswith the We also look at the major industries in each region, and the http://www.buyindies.com/listings/A/s/CLVD-Asta.html
Extractions: Description: A journey around Australia as each state and territory is examined in turn. The colonial history of Australia, and how this led to the formation of the states with the advent of federation is investigated. The history, physical geography, climate and weather patterns of each state are examined, as well as land use and population density. We also look at the major industries in each region, and the importance of the mining and agricultural industries to the nation as a whole. Be the first person to write an online review and share your thoughts with other viewers! SID: 979879715906
State Education Departments Regional Institutes as listed Western Australia Tertiary Institutions ServiceCentre. has links to most of the boards/agencies in all states/territories. http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/aussieed/educstategovernments.htm
Extractions: Education Departments : States and Territories Australian Capital Territory Department of Education and Community Services - home page for The Department of Education and Community Services in the ACT. Other Departments, Boards and Centres ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies, The - general information for this area plus information on government and non-government schools. Australian Capital Territory Education Information Network Canberra Institute of Technology - the main centre for TAFE in the ACT. Catholic Education Office - Canberra/Goulburn Universities Admissions Centre (P/L) - handles assessments and offers for university placement. New South Wales (includes Norfolk Is. and Lord Howe Is.) Department of Education and Training - home page for the Department. Other Departments, Boards and Centres Academy of Information Technology - provides courses and diplomas in a range of IT skills. Australian Music Examinations Board - sets and runs music examinations for students.
National Mapping - Fab Facts, Dimensions, Centre Of Australia For the states and territories, we have used a simple In Western Australia, what couldbe called the centre is found in the Gascoyne Region, southeast http://www.ga.gov.au/education/facts/dimensions/centre.htm
Extractions: Officially, there is no centre of Australia. This is because there are many complex but equally valid methods that can determine possible centres of a large, irregularly-shaped area - especially one that is curved by the earth's surface. However, numerous attempts at reaching and defining Australia's centre were made during the country's early pioneering days: "Let any man lay the map of Australia before him, and regard the blank upon its surface, and then let me ask him if it would not be an honourable achievement to be the first to place foot at its centre. Men of undoubted perseverance and energy in vain had tried to work their way to that distant and shrouded spot." "Thus said Charles Sturt in November 1845, who at the age of forty-nine, and partially blind from earlier expeditionary work, left his beloved wife Charlotte and started on a third and final expedition - this time aimed straight at the heart of the continent. There, he believed he would find 'a large body of inland waters', so he equipped the expedition with a boat for sailing on this mythical sea. Instead, he discovered a sea of seemingly endless sand dunes - the
Extractions: Australia Travel Information June 2004. Australia is now into Winter. Temperatures will drop off from their highs and seasonal changes bring the accompanying changes in foliage in the southern states. Queensland attracts more visitors for those wanting the warmer climate but Australia as a whole is still a great place to visit at this time of year. Ski resorts such as those found The Snowy Mountains are preparing for the season - yes there is good skiing in Australia Australia Travel Information at your fingertips. We have hundreds of pages, maps, pictures and places to stay providing you with detailed information on towns, cities, regions and states throughout Australia. From Sydney Ayres Rock (Uluru) to The Great Barrier Reef you will find it here. Australia is a vast continent, larger than the United States; so plan your travel carefully. Distances between cities and towns can be considerable. If you are planning a driving holiday remember the Australian slogan Stop-Revive-Survive. During the holiday season there are "Driver Reviver" stops along main holiday routes where you will be offered free tea, coffee and biscuits. We use the resources of one of the world's biggest hotel service providers. Their strong purchasing power allows us to provide you with the most competitive hotel rates
Extractions: Variety in Australia Australia has six states and two territories. With a multi-cultural population, Australia offers it all. From the world-class city of Sydney and points beyond in New South Wales, to the modern capital city of Canberra. From the amazing beaches and resorts of the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland, to the rugged nature of Tasmania; from the wonderful wine regions of Victoria, to the dramatic parks of Western Australia. From the culture and festivals of Adelaide, to the world-famous outback of the Northern Territory. No matter what you look for in your vacations, Australia is sure to deliver. In surveys conducted with recent visitors to Australia, an amazing 96% indicated that their Australia vacation met or exceeded their expectations. Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is one of the finest cities in the world. Plan on spending time in this very 'livable' city. All too often, people simply fly into Sydney and leave for points beyond. Do not skip this great city. For more information, please check out more info on Sydney New South Wales is also home to some wonderful nature. The
DoTRS Land Transport Dangerous Goods Redirect The Department of Transport Regional Services (DOTARS committed to ensure that Australianpolicy settings and Commission (NTC) and all states and territories http://www.dotrs.gov.au/dgoods.htm
Extractions: GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THE SUMMIT RECOMMENDATIONS In keeping with its commitment to the ten-year vision for regional Australia, the government has taken a range of actions to address the challenges facing regional and rural Australia, which were identified at the Summit. Some of the initiatives of the Federal government are briefly discussed: A clear and cooperative approach for improving services to people living in regional Australia has been agreed to by Regional Development Ministers from the States and Territories, Local Government and the Commonwealth. The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, announced at the Summit finalised their first round of funding in August 2000. The $240m Stronger Families and Communities Strategy announced in April 2000 directly addresses a number of Summit recommendations. Health, as a key theme at the regional Summit, has been addressed in the 2000-2001 Budget. The Budget featured a $562m package as a comprehensive response to the health disadvantages faced by people in regional, rural and remote Australia. The Summit highlighted the difficulties many people in country areas face in providing an education for their children. These difficulties have been recognised with an alteration to the asset test for Youth Allowance to improve access for student children of farmers and small business operators. More funding for students who live away from home has been provided.
Population Growth — The Trend Is City Living Or Seachange: ABS More details including population growth for individual local areas as well asfor the states and territories of Australia are in Regional Population Growth http://media.pearson.com.au/schools/cw/atlas/bn/bn-2002-1/bntrend.htm
Extractions: Meanwhile regional Australia had mixed experience with both population growth and decline in regional centres. The regional centres of Queanbeyan (NSW), Maitland (NSW), Greater Bendigo (Vic), Ballarat (Vic), Townsville (Qld), Mount Gambier (SA) and Albany (WA) all increased in population. The top 20 population declines were all in regional LGAs (state balances) with Wellington (Vic), Latrobe (Vic), Whyalla (SA), Wagga Wagga (NSW), Glenelg (Vic), Broken Hill (NSW) and Port Augusta (SA) all experiencing declines of more than 300 people in the year ending June 2001. More details including population growth for individual local areas as well as for the States and Territories of Australia are in Regional Population Growth, Australia and New Zealand (Cat. No. 3218.0). New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory ACT This article (CAT 3218.0) has been reproduced with the permission of the ABS. Please visit their website, http://www.abs.gov.au , for more information.
Extractions: about the Audit news and adverts AuditInfo conferences ... Australian Natural Resources Atlas The Federal Government today announced the first 7 projects, worth $2 million, under the National Land and Water Resources Audit. The Audit is funded under the Federal Government's Natural Heritage Trust and will provide an independent, objective assessment of the extent of degradation arising from approximately twenty key types of land and water problems, including an economic analysis of each problem. The seven projects are: Decision support for catchment committees (West Gippsland, Victoria) Development of farming systems and improving catchment health (Fitzroy Catchment, Queensland) Supporting and managing land use impacts and change (Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia) Rangelands trend and condition assessment for the Tropical Savannas (Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia) ... Sustainable use of water resources (Tasmania) ; and Native vegetation mapping to support vegetation management in the low-rainfall cropping areas (Walgett Shire, New South Wales)
Higher Education In Regional Australia (Research Note 21 1999-2000) higher education resources in regional Australia and to compare these with thoseavailable in the capital cities of the states and territories.(1) There are http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/rn/1999-2000/2000rn21.htm
Extractions: 7 December 1999 The purpose of this note is to identify higher education resources in regional Australia and to compare these with those available in the capital cities of the States and Territories.(1) There are about 70 higher education facilities located outside the capital cities. They range from small 'shopfronts', like the Tamworth office of the University of New England, to the Callaghan campus of the University of Newcastle, with an enrolment over 16 000. In 1998 about 176 000 students were undertaking courses at these facilities, with 71 800 of these enrolled externally.(2) The Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) has undertaken extensive research on participation in higher education by students from rural and remote areas.(3) This work is largely concerned with where students are from, rather than where they are studying. The focus of this paper is on the latter: it attempts to quantify the actual provision of higher education services in regional areas, both in terms of expenditure and student places. This information has relevance for regional development policies as well as the higher education program. The importance of local higher education institutions (HEIs) to regional economies has long been recognised. A study commissioned by the Review of Higher Education Financing and Policy suggested that Australia's regional universities contributed over $2 billion to regional output.(4) The viability of regional institutions is an economic as well as an educational issue and, in view of the relative under-provision of higher education resources in regional Australia, it might be considered an equity issue as well.
National Skills Shortages Strategy - Beyond_Traffic_Lights Rural Skills Australia (RSA) provides advice, assistance and labour providers inall states and territories The Community Regional Industry Skills Program in http://www.skillsinitiative.gov.au/beyond.htm
Extractions: Since 1999, the Australian Government has worked with 11 crucial industries suffering skill shortages to develop and implement strategies to fill skill needs. But today, skills shortages are not just felt on an industry by industry basis, they also occur on a region by region basis. This happens in some areas where a new industry comes to town, such as the Alice to Darwin railway from 2002 to 2004. It can also happen where an existing industry closes down, and new industries, such as tourism or business services, spring up. The skills in the old industries are then no longer in demand. Under the National Skills Shortages Strategy, the Australian Government will undertake regional skills pilots to identify and develop practical strategies to address a region's current and future skills needs. In each pilot, the Australian Government will work with regional stakeholders such as industry, education providers and the broader community to: profile existing and potential industries in a region;
Freshwater Australia: What Is Being Done? land and water management in 21 priority regions. is jointly funded with the Statesand territories to help to restore and conserve Australia s environment and http://www.freshwater2003.gov.au/publications/poster/what.html
Extractions: Environment Australia, 2003 Contents Previous The Commonwealth, State, Local Governments, community groups and industry bodies are all working towards the protection and sustainable use of Australia's freshwater resources. The Commonwealth Government has implemented the National Water Reform and in partnership with the States and Territories is implementing the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality and funding for environmental activities through the Natural Heritage Trust. In 2003-04 nearly $364 million is being invested in natural resource management through the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality and the Natural Heritage Trust. In February 1994, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) consisting of the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association agreed to implement a "strategic framework to achieve an efficient and sustainable water industry." The Framework aims to promote the action that is needed to halt the widespread degradation of our natural resources and to minimise unsustainable use of our precious water resources. The Framework includes provisions for water entitlements and trading, environmental requirements, public consultation and education, water pricing and research.
ATSE - Water Recycling In Australia 2 More Recent Developments 4.2 The states 4.2.1 South Wales 4.2.2 Rural and RegionalNew South 4 Onsite recycling projects 4.3 australian Capital Territory 4.3 http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=597
