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Reviva Dunmore Shines a Spotlight on Sustainable Living During National Recycling Week

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This National Recycling Week,  Reviva Dunmore is seizing the opportunity to highlight the crucial role of reuse and the simple steps everyone can take to support the circular economy.   Jarrod Roskell, Reviva Dunmore Manager highlights the environmental and community benefits of choosing reuse over recycling.   “When you shop second hand, you’re keeping precious resources like … Continued

Forestry Corp to pay $500,000 after removal of trees at Coopernook State Forest

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Forestry Corporation of NSW must pay $500,000 towards four environmental projects in a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) following the alleged illegal harvesting of 17 protected trees in Coopernook State Forest on the NSW mid-North Coast.   The incident occurred when one of Forestry Corporation’s contractors mistakenly harvested the … Continued

Monash University at COP28: Expert commentary

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COP28, which will be held in Dubai from 30 November – 12 December, is expected to be the largest ever global climate conference  with an anticipated attendance of over 80,000 delegates and 140 heads of state from around the world. Monash University will be hosting a Blue Zone pavilion, which will be the first time … Continued

Desert fire simulation a gamechanger for education and engagement

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A new simulation game is helping Indigenous rangers, landowners, children and more to learn about fire behaviour and how they can mitigate the increasing threat of infernos.  The Desert Block Fire Simulation, developed by the Indigenous Desert Alliance and Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute, contains three games in which users can learn about the challenges of … Continued

All systems go for Seeds for Snapper first harvest to make a splash

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More than 550 volunteers are set to take part in Australia’s largest community driven seagrass restoration program on Tuesday 14 November.    The annual Seeds for Snapper will get their harvest underway in Cockburn Sound with seagrass fruit collection dives taking place daily for the next 4 to 6 weeks. The volunteers are attempting to … Continued

Allan Government must honour promise to legislate new national parks in Victoria’s west

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The Allan Government has been urged to stop taxpayer-funded logging and create promised legislated parks in regional Victoria. Over 60 state, national and international groups, joined by prominent individuals, have signed an open letter to Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, calling for an immediate end to the destruction of precious wildlife and habitat. The letter will … Continued

Australia can capture niche battery markets

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November 17   Australia can create a battery manufacturing industry targeting Australia’s grid and heavy vehicle battery markets, a new report from independent industry think tank Beyond Zero Emissions has found.   BZE CEO Heidi Lee said the Battery Supply Chain report finds an Australian battery manufacturing industry could create 44,000 jobs and $57 billion … Continued

OzFish to host free angler event at Ballina Surf Club

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  Recreational anglers surrounding the Richmond River are invited to OzFish’s latest fish talk at Ballina Surf Club on Thursday 30 November. It is the latest in OzFish’s Fish Talk series that brings leading experts to share their knowledge with recreational fishing communities across Australia.    Attendance is free, and catering and lucky door prizes are … Continued