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New DNA testing technology shows majority of wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids

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Genetic analysis shows dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought. Wild dingo populations have less dog lineage, with a significantly greater proportion of pure dingoes than previously thought, according to new research, challenging the view that pure dingoes are on the decline due to crossbreeding. The findings, published in Molecular Ecology, suggest previous … Continued

Final notice issued to Newcrest Cadia mine

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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Newcrest’s Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd mine in Central West NSW a final pollution Prevention Notice regarding the management of emissions of dust and other air pollutants.   NSW EPA Chief Executive Officer, Tony Chappel said finalising this notice is an important step in requiring the mine to … Continued

New CDU studies finds two native Australian plants have healing properties

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Two plants native to Northern Australia could have significant medicinal potential in the prevention and treatment of diseases, according to two studies by a Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate. Lead author and CDU Faculty of Faculty of Science and Technology candidate Elnaz Saki explored the potential of Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil (CSO) and Tinospora smilacina leaves water extract … Continued

Japanese seafood powerhouse invests in Aussie red seaweed startup

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Media release                                                                                    For immediate issue Japanese seafood powerhouse invests in Aussie red seaweed startup Australian seaweed startup Immersion Group has welcomed a cornerstone investment from Nissui Corporation to accelerate the production of the native red seaweed Asparagopsis. Proceeds from the investment will be directed into the construction of a new onshore Asparagopsis production plant … Continued

Big environmental and corporate changes are happening at Adelaide’s largest waste management facility north of Adelaide

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MEDIA RELEASE    11am Release May 24, 2023   Big environmental and corporate changes are happening at Adelaide’s largest waste management facility north of Adelaide at Lower Light, near Dublin.   SA Environment Minister Susan Close MP today launches the ‘Dublin Eco Hub’ to reflect broader recycling operations active on the site and will reveal … Continued

Tasmania must end native forest logging after crucial Victorian decision

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The Australia Institute is calling on the Tasmanian Government to follow Victoria and end native forest logging from 2024. The Australia Institute Tasmania Director Eloise Carr said Victoria’s decision to bring forward its native logging ban from 2030 was well overdue, and urged Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff to end the economically and environmentally unsustainable industry. … Continued

Big environmental and corporate changes happening at Adelaide’s largest landfill facility at Lower Light, near Dublin.

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MEDIA ALERT                                                                                                          Event at 11am, Wednesday 24 May, 2023   Background Information for News Editor   Big environmental and corporate changes are happening at Adelaide’s largest landfill facility north of Adelaide at Lower Light, near Dublin.   SA Environment Minister Susan Close MP tomorrow launches the ‘Dublin Eco Hub’ to reflect broader recycling … Continued