This report explores the policy implications of the large-scale development of geothermal energy resources and their impact on water quality and availability. • Australia could potentially produce energy from a variety of geothermal systems including: non-conventional engineered geothermal systems (EGS) hot sedimentary aquifer (HSA) developments shallow systems such as low enthalpy aquifers ground source heat...

Emergency relief (ER) is the provision of financial and material aid to people in immediate need, or a referral to link people with specialist community services. ER was originally designed as a stop-gap measure, to help solve short-term financial problems. However, the view now is that many clients experience long-term financial stress due to a...

The massive Olympic Dam mine, now fully approved, threatens by itself to shift the centre of gravity of the future South Australian economy away from its traditional base in manufacturing. A ‘two-speed economy’ is in the early stages of being made. Part and parcel of this new dynamic is the decision by BHP Billiton, Olympic...

This brochure highlights the Cook Islands vision and commitment to ocean conservation and management by the establishment of the Cook Islands Marine Park and their close partnership with Conservation International. The Cook Islands Marine Park is currently the largest commitments to the Pacific Oceanscape, an innovative initiative led by 15 Pacific Island nations, including New...

The inaugural National Water Planning Report Card 2011 provides a summary of the status of water plans across Australia. The Report Card is a response to a COAG request for an independent assessment of water planning to inform an objective discussion on the quality of existing water plans, their implementation, and areas for future improvement...