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Department of the Environment and Heritage

The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. More about DEH

News and events

Bald Hills Wind Farm - call for public comment

Bald Hills Wind Farm - call for public comment

Public comment is invited on a submission to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage from Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd on the proposed wind farm at Bald Hills, Victoria. More about the submission

 
More information about ABRS grants

Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) Grants Programme

Applications for 2007/2008 ABRS Grants close on 10 November 2006. More about the ABRS Grants

 
Media release and Communique

Towards a National Code for Wind Energy Installations

Participants at a national roundtable on wind energy have agreed on the need for a National Code for Wind Energy Installations as a ‘matter of priority’, and to form a working group to drive its development. Media release and Communique

 
More information about the Hands on for Habitat Awards

Hands on for Habitat Awards 2006

Students from Mirboo North Primary School in Victoria and Huonville Primary School in Tasmania win the national categories of the 2006 Hands on for Habitat Awards. More about the Hands on for Habitat Awards

 
More information about Energy Use in the Australian Government's Operations

Energy reports

Release of energy reports - Energy Use in the Australian Government's Operations 2004-2005 and Energy Efficiency in Government Operations (EEGO) Policy

 
More about Marine Protected Areas in Australia's South-East Marine Region

New Marine Protected Area Network

The new MPA network includes waters off Victoria, Tasmania, far south New South Wales and eastern South Australia. More about the network

 
The Endeavour

Australian Heritage Competitions

 
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