http://meltwaternews.com/ Newsfeed delivered by Meltwater News http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2009/s2614833.htm A lawyer for some of the Victorian bushfire victims believes recommendations to the royal commission are similar to ones made three decades ago. Meanwhile, the Premier has defended the CFA boss, amid concerns the publicity will lead to an exodus of volunteer fire-fighters. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:30:00 GMT ABC World Today http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/news/opinion/letters/general/we-must-talk-share-ideas-on-climate/1556608.aspx PROFESSOR Bob Carter, a climate science adviser to Senator Steve Fielding, made an excellent presentation in Bendigo on June 23. He outlined basic scientific flaws in the mainstream belief that humans are causing global warming by their COinf2 emissions. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:49:40 GMT The Advertiser http://www.countrynews.com.au/story.asp?TakeNo=200906291154863 Reporter John Lewis put the following questions to Professor Bob Carter: How do you explain the drought? Drought is a common part of Australia's history. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:38:40 GMT Country News http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/Gunns-says-has-preferred-partner-for-Bell-Bay-JV-pd20090629-TG29U By a staff reporter Australian timber company Gunns Ltd says it has a preferred partner for its controversial $2.2 billion Bell Bay pulp mill. "Over the past six months Gunns has progressed a detailed process to identify partners for potential participation in the Bell Bay Pulp Mill," Gunns said in a... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:03:56 GMT Business Spectator http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/general/vff-chief-warns-on-ets/1553213.aspx AUSTRALIA'S dairy and fibre industries will be "drastically hit" from the first day of an emissions trading scheme and will face higher production costs, the new president of the Victorian Farmers Federation has warned. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:12:12 GMT Stock & Land http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25703935-20261,00.html Declan McCullagh of CBS reveals that the US environmental agency quashed an inconveniently sceptical... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:23:58 GMT The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25697054-5006785,00.html A DETAILED investigation of the Black Saturday bushfires that killed 173 people has questioned the effectiveness of Victorian government warnings about the day and public education campaigns aimed at teaching residents about the need to prepare for fires and how to behave when they occur. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:07:29 GMT The Australian http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/UPDATE-2-US-House-climate-change-bill-clears-key-h-TDMLP By Richard Cowan of Reuters WASHINGTON - A controversial climate change bill sought by President Barack Obama advanced in the US House of Representatives, clearing the way for possible approval of a measure to control global warming. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:15:51 GMT Business Spectator http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/UPDATE-1-Australian-Senate-delays-carbon-trade-vot-TC4HF Reuters The Senate has formally delayed a vote on a carbon-emissions trading scheme until August, ending government hopes of passing the bills this parliamentary session. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:58:17 GMT Business Spectator http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,27574,25688425-2862,00.html LACK of funding and fear of lawsuits are two of the major reasons local councils do not support designated fire refuges. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:25:42 GMT Heraldsun.com.au http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25683682-5019059,00.html FAMILY First senator Steve Fielding has made up his mind on global warming - there's not enough evidence that it's real. After talks with the government and top scientists, Senator Fielding, whose vote could be crucial in passing the Federal Government's plan to put a price on carbon emissions, has released.. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:24:05 GMT News.com.au http://news.mcmedia.com.au/login.aspx?noaccess=1&from=/article.aspx?id=1099268 There is much talk surrounding CO2 emissions and reducing our carbon footprint Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:48:00 GMT Shepparton News http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,27574,25683832-2862,00.html VICTORIA could have expected up to 300 deaths on Black Saturday a bushfires expert said today. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:30:00 GMT Heraldsun.com.au