The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River says while it would welcome protection from coal mining, laws to prevent other forms of development in the shire are unnecessary.
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Rescue workers and families affected by the New Zealand earthquake have arrived on the Gold Coast.
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Energy targets set to meet emissions goal
The ACT Government wants the Canberra community to source 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by next year.
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Council urges unused rail line removal
A lower south-east South Australian council wants rail infrastructure removed so landholders can expand their land titles.
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Lobster fishers nearly reach total catch
The rock lobster season still has a month to go but the total allowable catch has almost been reached in both the southern and northern rock lobster zones.
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