Conservation
Australia an ‘oasis’ for sharks and rays, as global numbers steadily decrease
A new report on the global status of sharks, rays and chimaera fish reveals most species are facing extinction due......
Council pledges NSW government to eliminate shark nets
Council members in the city of Newcastle are pledging the New South Wales government to eliminate shark nets and embrace......
First Nations communities critical to environmental conservation efforts
Last week the Global Nature Positive Summit kicked off in Sydney, bringing leaders together from across the world to discuss......
‘Thief’ Seabirds could spread new Avian flu to Australia
In 2021, a new strain of bird flu known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) infected many birds across the......
Australia needs harsher laws to reduce deforestation rates, research finds
Recent research from the University of Queensland found Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of land clearing......
Dingoes on K’gari injured as fishing tourism picks up
It’s Tailor Season on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island. This means dozens of keen fishermen will be setting up......
Water free ‘containment zone’ could stop cane toads infiltrating WA’s Pilbara
The Western Australia State Government has announced funding for the first phase of a Toad Containment Zone, a collaborative project......
New book exposes dark side of Native Logging: ‘The Forest Wars’
Last month saw the release of a new book exposing the ugly truths about the native logging industry. Written by......
Month long Campaign Kicks Off to Save our Southern Ocean
Last weekend saw the start of The Great Ocean Rescue Tour. Initiated by multiple environmental groups to stop a proposed......
Victoria to Abolish Native Logging Next Year
The Victorian state government will bring an end to native logging and forestry practices next year, with regulations surrounding plantation......