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A Traditional Custodian will ask the Federal Court to find that approval for Woodside Petroleum to carry out seismic blasting in her Sea Country was unlawful. Gas giant Woodside said last week it was ready to begin seismic blasting for its Scarborough Gas Project, despite objections from Custodians who say they still have not been … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a $15,000 fine to Snowy Hydro Limited contractor WeBuild S.P.A. in relation to its operations in Kosciuszko National Park. The NSW EPA alleges a pump at the Snowy 2.0 construction site was left unattended by WeBuild, resulting in around 9000 litres of sediment-laden water entering the … Continued
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Media release: 18 August 2023 Magpie swoops top spot in poll to find Australia’s Favourite Animal Sound Did you ‘call it’? Or do the results ruffle your feathers? Media contacts: Laura Boland, laura@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0408 166 426; or Tanya Ha, tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0404 083 863.Full media kit: www.scienceinpublic.com.au/abc/See and hear the results at: www.abc.net.au/sounds. The … Continued
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The Federal Government’s lead body on assessing the extinction risk for Australia’s plants and animals has sent correspondence to the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek, indicating the “very serious and increasing extinction risks” facing our native plants and animals. Five species were highlighted as raising immediate extinction concerns, while a further … Continued
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Three years after bushfires, then floods, devastated the Nymboida River, its revival is continuing to gather pace in and out of the water. And the rejuvenation of the area is not just on land with the endangered eastern freshwater cod also benefiting from the countless hours of hard work that has been put in to … Continued
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An automated irrigation system from Water Dynamics is helping Tasmania in its goal to lead the nation in research and innovation to support the productivity, sustainability, and future of the dairy industry. The farmlet system involved in the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA’s) TDRF (Tasmanian Dairy Research Facility) at Elliott in Tasmania’s north west … Continued
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Broome based conservation group Environs Kimberley has condemned the latest gas-related announcement by the WA government which encourages the development of a large-scale gas fracking industry in the Kimberley’s Canning Basin for export. Changes to the domestic gas reservation policy restore the ban on export of on-shore gas sourced from the Perth Basin, while lifting … Continued
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A group of health professionals from Healthy Futures and NSW Doctors for Environment (DEA) today announced plans to issue an open letter to the NSW Minister for Health and the NSW Energy, Climate Change and Environment Minister calling for a phase-out of gas in homes and public buildings. Healthy Futures is a health advocacy organisation … Continued
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The NSW commercial fishing community condemns the Federal Government’s proposal to install windfarms in both the Hunter and Illawarra regions. Tricia Beatty, Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Fishermen’s Association of NSW said today, “The proposal being considered by the Federal Government is ludicrous and will have a devastating impact on endangered, protected species as … Continued
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With Save the Koala Month (September) quickly approaching, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is inviting Aussies to celebrate the iconic True Blues and take a step towards tangible conservation efforts. From subtle emblems on our clothes or bags, to the plush toys proudly brandished alongside our flags, the image of the Koala is deeply ingrained … Continued
