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Complying Development Certificates determined (this month) - Lake Macquarie City Council
No full textList of Complying Development Certificates (CDC) determined this month in the Lake Macquarie City Council Local Government Area.\r\n\r\nUpdated monthly.Complying Development Certificates determined (this month) - List of Complying Development Certificates (CDC) determined this month in the Lake Macquarie City Council Local Government Area.\r\n\r\nUpdated monthly.<br/>Complying Development Certificates determined (this month) - List of Complying Development Certificates (CDC) determined this month in the Lake Macquarie City Council Local Government Area.\r\n\r\nUpdated monthly.<br/>
Commonwealth - Offshore Minerals Act 1994 - Mineral Blocks - epoch AMB2014a (Web Mercator) WFS
No full textThe Commonwealth - Offshore Minerals Act 1994 - Mineral Blocks - epoch AMB2014a service displays the Australian Mineral Blocks (2014) - Aligned with the current Australian Maritime Boundary Dataset (AMB2014). Refer to the metadata of the geodatabase for a detailed abstract relating to the data.http://services.ga.gov.au/gis/services/CWTH_OMA_1994_Mineral_Blocks_AMB2014a_WM/MapServer/WFSServer?request=GetCapabilities&service=WFS - <br/>
Top of the Winton Formation gridded surface
No full text\n## **Abstract** \nThis dataset is a gridded surface representing the top of the Winton Formation (m AHD) in, and immediately surrounding the Cooper GBA region. This dataset was generated for Cooper GBA Stage 3 analysis and outputs.\n\n\n## **Attribution** \nGeological and Bioregional Assessment Program\n\n\n## **History** \nThis dataset was generated in ESRI's ArcGIS software. Input points (GUID's B57256BC-8DD4-4552-97A0-FE7DF1B475FA and 48C874DB-B200-4D0F-919B-3E360BE39BFA) were gridded using the 'Natural Neighbour' interpolation method to the full extent of the input points. The grid was then clipped to the spatial extents of the Cooper GBA Region.CC6D1362-B439-4664-9CB9-B5861C2BC523.zip - Data File<br/>
Benthic cover and fish density on fringing reefs of inshore island groups of the GBR, 1999 – 2014 (NERP 8.2, JCU)
No full textThis dataset consists of site and zone means of the percent cover of major benthic categories and the density of fish functional groups on fringing coral reefs of the Keppel, Whitsunday and Palm Island groups, as a result of monitoring surveys carried out between 1999 and 2014. \r\n\r\nThis data extract summarises the results of a long-term monitoring project that assesses the effects of no-take marine reserve zoning in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. \r\n\r\nSpatial zoning for multiple-use is the cornerstone of management for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP). Multiple-use zoning was first implemented widely in the GBRMP in the late 1980’s and this original zoning plan was in place until 2004, when the marine park was completely rezoned under the Representative Areas Program (RAP). The overall proportion of the marine park area assigned into NTRs was increased from around 5% (~ 25% of the coral reefs) to 33.4%. The need to objectively assess the ecological consequences of zoning management has attracted an increasing amount of research effort in recent years. Critical knowledge gaps still remain however, and research is required to determine how and to what extent NTR networks may help to protect biodiversity, sustain stocks of fished species and increase ecosystem resilience. \r\n\r\nThis project was established in 1999 and expanded in 2004, with the primary objective of providing a robust assessment of the ecological effects of multiple-use zoning on inshore coral reefs of the GBRMP. The project uses underwater visual census (UVC) to provide a spatially and temporally replicated assessment of fish and benthic communities and will include concurrent surveys of coral health within no-take (Green) and fished (Blue) zones on high-use inshore reefs. It is one of the few long-term monitoring projects specifically assessing the effects of zoning management within the GBRMP and the only one with a solid baseline data set that was established prior to the implementation of the 2004 zoning management plan.\r\n\r\n\r\nMethods:\r\n\r\nUnderwater visual census (UVC) was used to survey reef fish and benthic communities on fringing coral reefs of the Palm, Magnetic, Whitsunday and Keppel Island groups. Within each island group, sites are evenly distributed between zones that have remained open to fishing (General Use and Conservation Park zones), NTRs that were closed to fishing in 1987, and NTRs that were established in 2004 (Marine National Park zones).\r\n\r\nWithin each site UVC surveys were conducted using 5 replicate transects (50m x 6m, 300m2 survey area). Transects were deployed on the reef slope between approximately 4 and 12 metres depth. Using SCUBA, two observers recorded approximately 190 species of fish from 15 Families (Acanthuridae, Balistidae, Chaetodontidae, Haemulidae, Labridae, Lethrinidae, Lutjanidae, Mullidae, Nemipteridae, Pomacanthidae, Pomacentridae, Scaridae, Serranidae, Siganidae and Zanclidae). A third diver (observer 3) swam directly behind observers one and two, deploying the transect tapes. This UVC technique reduces diver avoidance or attraction behaviour of the surveyed fish species. To increase accuracy of the fish counts, the species list was divided between the two fish observers. Observer one surveyed the fish families Haemulidae, Lethrinidae, Lutjanidae, Mullidae, Nemipteridae, Serranidae and the larger species of Labridae targeted by fishers. Observer two surveyed the families Acanthuridae, Balistidae, Chaetodontidae, Pomacanthidae, Pomacentridae, Scaridae, Siganidae, Zanclidae and small ‘non-targeted’ species of Labridae. Pomacentrids and small labrids were recorded by observer two during return transect swims within a 2m band (1m either side of the tape, 100m2 survey area). \r\n\r\nBroad-scale structural complexity of the reef habitat was estimated by observer one using a simple method that applied a rank (1-5) to both the angle of the reef slope and the rugosity for each ten-metre section of each transect. Observer three utilised a line intercept survey method to record a benthic point sample every metre along each transect tape (50 samples per transect).Benthos sampled in the benthic survey was live and dead hard coral within morphological categories (branching, plate, solitary, tabular, massive, foliose, encrusting) live soft coral, sponges, clams (Tridacna spp.), other invertebrates (such as ascidians and anemones), macro-algae, coral reef pavement, rock, rubble and sand.\r\n\r\n\r\nLimitations:\r\n\r\nNot all island groups could be surveyed in each year, usually due to funding limitations and unpredictable weather events.\r\n\r\n\r\nFormat:\r\n\r\nThe data are contained within two worksheets of an Excel file (215 kB). All benthic data is in % cover, and fish data are in density (individuals per 1000 m2). The first worksheet shows the data averaged for each site, and the second worksheet has average values for each zone (Fished, NTR 1987 and NTR 2004).\r\n\r\n\r\nData Dictionary:\r\n\r\nNames in rounded brackets () are the matching names in the shapefile. This was done to meet the 10 character limitation of this format.\r\n\r\n- SE - Standard Error\r\n- mean - Mean over the transects at a site.\r\n- Total Fish Densit_mean (TFishDenMn)\r\n- Total Fish Densit_SE (TFishDenSE)\r\n- Fish Species richness_mean (FishRichMn)\r\n- Fish Species richness_SE (FishRichSE)\r\n- Fishery Target Spp_mean (FishTargMn) - Pooled group of fish species designated as 'Primary target’ in the species list file. \r\n- Fishery Target Spp_SE (FishTargSE)\r\n- Grazers_mean (GrazersMn) - Pooled group of fish species listed as ‘grazers’ in the species list\r\n- Grazers_SE (GrazersSE)\r\n- Corallivores_mean (CorallivMn)\r\n- Coraliivores_SE (CorallivSE)\r\n- Planktivores_mean (PlanktivMn)\r\n- Planktivores_SE (PlanktivSE)\r\n- Territorial Pomacentrids_mean (TerrPomaMn)\r\n- Territorial Pomacentrids_SE (TerrPomaSE)\r\n- Plectropomus spp_mean (PlectSppMn)\r\n- Plectropomus spp_SE (PlectSppSE)\r\n- SCI_mean - Structural complexity Index.. An index (1-25) calculated by multiplying our visual estimates of reef slope angle (1-5) by reef slope rugosity (Complexity 1-5). These values are estimated for each 10m section of each 50m transect. 5 transects per site = 25 SCI estimates per site. The e-atlas data we have provided is site means… i.e.. the mean of those 25 values. \r\n- LCC - Live coral cover (percent cover), live hard and soft coral pooled.\r\n- LHC - Live hard coral cover (%), live hard coral only. \r\n- MAC - Macro Algae Cover % (fleshy algas only, does not include turf algae)\r\n- Fish Line_SUM - is the pooled number of lines recorded on the 5 transects surveyed at each site. = total number of lines/1500m2.\r\n- Line Accumulation Rate - number of lines accumulated per month.\r\n\r\n\r\nReferences:\r\n\r\n1.\tWilliamson D.H., Ceccarelli D.M., Evans, R.D., Jones, G.P., Russ, G.R. (2014). Habitat dynamics, marine reserve status, and the decline and recovery of coral reef fish communities. Ecology & Evolution 4: 337-354.\r\n\r\n2.\tHassell N.S., Williamson D.H., Evans R.D., Russ G.R. (2013). Reliability of non-expert observer estimates of the magnitude of marine reserve effects. Coastal Management 41(4): 361-380.\r\n\r\n3.\tWen C.K., Almany G.R., Williamson D.H., Pratchett M.S., Mannering T.D., Evans R.D., Leis J.M., Srinivasan M., Jones G.P. (2013). Recruitment hotspots boost the effectiveness of no-take marine reserves. Biological Conservation 166: 124-131.\r\n\r\n4.\tWen C.K., Almany G.R., Williamson D.H., Pratchett M.S., Jones G.P. (2012). Evaluating the effects of marine reserves on diet, prey availability and prey selection by juvenile predatory fishes. Marine Ecology Progress Series 469: 133-144.\r\n\r\n5.\tHarrison H.B., Williamson D.H., Evans R.D., Almany G.R., Thorrold S.R., Russ G.R., Feldheim K.A., van Herwerden L., Planes S., Srinivasan M., Berumen M.L., Jones G.P. (2012). Larval Export From Marine Reserves and the Recruitment Benefit for Fish and Fisheries. Current Biology 22: 1023-1028.\r\n\r\n6.\tCeccarelli D.M., Williamson D.H. (2012). Sharks that eat sharks: Opportunistic predation by wobbegongs. Coral Reefs 31: 471.\r\n\r\n7.\tMcCook L.J., Ayling A.M., Cappo M., Choat J.H., Evans R.D., De Freitas D.M., Heupel M., Hughes T.P., Jones G.P., Mapstone B., Marsh H., Mills M., Molloy F., Pitcher C.R., Pressey R.L., Russ G.R., Sutton S., Sweatman H., Tobin R., Wachenfeld D.R., Williamson D.H. (2010). Adaptive management of the Great Barrier Reef: A globally significant demonstration of the benefits of networks of marine reserves. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) 107: 18278-18285.\r\n\r\n8.\tDiaz-Pulido G., McCook L.J., Dove S., Berkelmans R., Roff G., Kline D.I., Weeks S., Evans R., Williamson D.H., Hoegh-Guldberg O. (2009). Doom and Boom on a Resilient Reef: Climate Change, Algal Overgrowth and Coral Recovery. PLoS ONE 4: e5239. \r\n\r\n9.\tChin A., Sweatman H., Forbes S., Perks H., Walker R., Jones G.P., Williamson D.H., Evans R.D., Hartley F., Armstrong S., Malcolm H., Edgar G.J. (2008). Status of coral reefs in Australia and Papua New Guinea. In: Status of the coral reefs of the world: 2008 (ed. Wilkinson, C.), Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and Reef and Rainforest Research Centre, Townsville, 296pp.\r\n\r\n10.\tRuss G.R., Cheal A.J., Dolman A.M., Emslie M.J., Evans R.D., Miller I., Sweatman H., Williamson D.H. (2008). Rapid increase in fish numbers follows creation of world's largest marine reserve network. Current Biology 18: 514-515. \r\n\r\n11.\tWilliamson D.H., Evans R.D., Russ G.R. (2006). Monitoring the ecological effects of management zoning: Initial surveys of reef fish and benthic communities on reefs in the Townsville and Cairns regions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Report to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) 67pp.\r\n\r\n12.\tWilliamson D.H., Russ G.R., Ayling A.M. (2004). No-take marine reserves increase abundance and biomass of reef fish on inshore fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. Environmental Conservation 31: 149-159. \r\n\r\n13.\tDavis K.L.F., Russ G.R., Williamson D.H., Evans R.D. (2004). Surveillance and poaching on inshore reefs of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Coastal Management 32: 373-387.Benthic cover and Fish density data 1999 - 2014 in Excel (by sites and regions) and Shapefile (by sites only). [Zip 435 kB] - <br/>
Ecosystem accounts
No full text\n## **Abstract** \nThis dataset was compiled by the Geological and Bioregional Assessment Program from source data referenced within the dataset and/or metadata. Ecosystem accounts cover several themes, including ecosystem extent, condition, climate, biodiversity and threatened species, and water. Separate spreadsheets are provided for the Cooper and Beetaloo GBA regions.\n\n\n## **Attribution** \nGeological and Bioregional Assessment Program\n\n\n## **History** \nPlease refer to the accounting notes and methods included with the datasets for further details. Further details are provided in fact sheet 26 available from https://www.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/gbaB0459D84-1960-4F93-9B31-112176FF2851.zip - Data File<br/>
Australian Ship Reporting System and Automatic Identification System - Shipping Summaries - 1999-2015
No full textThis data is a combination of records held by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. From 1999 to 2011 Australia shipping was tracked through the Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP). From 2012 onward this changed to the Automatic Identification System (AIS). The data presented here are summaries of the tracks of vessels between the points identified by either AUSREP or AIS, summarised to the number of KM per 0.1 deg grid square.\n\nThe AIS is a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio broadcasting system which enables AIS equipped vessels and shore-based stations to send and receive identifying information.\n\nThis information can:\n\nbe displayed on a computer or chart plotter\naid in situational awareness\nprovide a means to assist in collision avoidance.\n\nThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) defines AIS as a ship and shore based broadcast system, operating in the VHF maritime band.\n\nThe AIS can handle over 2,000 reports per minute and may update information as often as every two seconds.\n\nhttps://www.amsa.gov.au/navigation/services/ais/\n\nAustralian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to the safety of life at sea and is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) through the Australian Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) in Canberra. Participation in AUSREP is mandatory for certain ships but most other commercial ships participate voluntarily. Shipmasters send a position report each day at a convenient time nominated by the ship, the maximum time between any two reports is not to exceed 24 hours. The data is used as reference material only, designed to indicate shipping lanes and the number of vessels moving through Australian waters. AUSREP commenced in 1973 in line with Australia's obligations under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) as a ship reporting system and is operated by AMSA through the RCC Australia in Canberra.\n\nhttps://www.operations.amsa.gov.au/Spatial/DataServices/MapProductDATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 1999 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2000 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2001 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2002 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2003 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2004 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2005 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2006 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2007 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2008 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2009 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2010 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2011 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2013 WMS - <br/>DATA ACCESS - Shipping Summary 2014 WMS - <br/>
Australia Council Funded Arts Organisations 2009
No full text\n\nAustralia Council for the Arts funded organisations by location and artform.\n\nAOTM_-_organisations_DATA_UPLOAD.xls - <br/>
Aged Care Service List
No full textInformation on aged care services subsidised by the Australian Government under the Aged Care Act 1997, including:\r\n\r\n* Residential aged care services (aged care homes)\r\n* Services that provide Home Care Packages\r\n* Transition Care\r\n* Innovative Pool\r\n* Multi-Purpose Services providing aged care.\r\n\r\nIt also includes services funded under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Programme.\r\n\r\nThe files are current as at 30 June 2016 and are updated annually.Aged Care Services List (30 June 2016) - <br/>
Windmill Islands Routes GIS Dataset
No full textThis dataset is GIS data representing waypoints and routes in the area of the Windmill Islands, Antarctica. \n\nThe waypoint and route data held by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre is updated after each summer season using feedback provided by the Australian Antarctic Division's Field Training Officers with approval for changes given by the Australian Antarctic Division's Field Support Coordinator.Point of truth URL of this metadata record - Point of truth URL of this metadata record<br/>Download Windmill Islands route data - Download Windmill Islands route data<br/>Search the SCAR Feature Catalogue, dataset identifiers and quality information indicators - Search the SCAR Feature Catalogue, dataset identifiers and quality information indicators<br/>Citation reference for this metadata record and dataset - Citation reference for this metadata record and dataset<br/>
Windmill Islands 1:10000 Lakes and Ponds GIS Dataset
No full textThis dataset is one of a number of datasets containing geomorphological data relating to the Windmill Islands, Wilkes Land, Antarctica. The dataset comprises of a digital polygon/point coverage of lakes and ponds identified from documented field observations compiled by Dr Ian D Goodwin from his own field notes as well as topographic and surface lake features identified and interpreted on aerial photographs taken by AUSLIG (now Geoscience Australia) in the 1993-94 field season. Each lake/pond is represented as a polygon with a central point label which is linked to a separate digital database (ie attribute tables) containing additional information. Sediment samples collected predominantly along the shoreline of these lakes represent a chronology of glacial events/influences on these lakes. Sediment samples taken as a profiled sequence or core can be dated using radiocarbon dating to provide a chronological picture and age occurance of deglaciation and glaciation cycles within the Windmill Islands.Point of truth URL of this metadata record - Point of truth URL of this metadata record<br/>Download point for the data - shapefiles - Download point for the data - shapefiles<br/>Public information for ASAC project 339 - Public information for ASAC project 339<br/>Citation reference for this metadata record and dataset - Citation reference for this metadata record and dataset<br/>