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Little Qld station's huge contribution to reef science

Little Qld station's huge contribution to reef science

A research station on the Great Barrier Reef is celebrating its profound impact on global marine science, at a time when coral reefs are in the crosshairs.

More room for koalas to spread out on NSW north coast

More room for koalas to spread out on NSW north coast

More room for koalas to spread out on NSW north coast

More room for koalas to spread out on NSW north coast

An area of land roughly half the size of Zurich has been purchased by the NSW Labor government in the state's north as dedicated koala habitat.

Early axing of logging falls hard on timber towns

Early axing of logging falls hard on timber towns

Early axing of logging falls hard on timber towns

Early axing of logging falls hard on timber towns

Logging communities in Victoria are trying to pick up the pieces after learning the final death knell for the industry will take effect year.

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Experts to consider critical listing for ancient fish

Experts to consider critical listing for ancient fish

An ancient fish on the brink of extinction could be listed as critically endangered within a fortnight, after such action was passed over just last year.

Major threats to wildlife not recognised in law

Major threats to wildlife not recognised in law

Logging is putting native species at risk but the practice is not listed as a key threatening process under federal environment laws, a hearing has been told.

Duck hunting has 'tiny' effect on populations

Duck hunting has 'tiny' effect on populations

Experts say the primary focus for sustaining waterbird populations in Victoria should be on habitat destruction, not the minimal impact of hunting.

Plibersek demands 'extreme' action to save ancient fish

Plibersek demands 'extreme' action to save ancient fish

An ancient fish that's suffered under the pressures of salmon farming could be the first to go extinct under federal environment laws, a hearing has been told.

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Loggers reject koala habitat destruction claims

Loggers reject koala habitat destruction claims

Loggers reject koala habitat destruction claims

Loggers reject koala habitat destruction claims

NSW will host a koala summit to "refocus" protection strategies as the forestry corporation rejects claims it will boost logging ahead of a planned koala park.

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

The Victorian government's decision to end native logging in the state next year has been welcomed by environment groups, but slammed by the industry.

Parks chief struggled to find cash for pest control

Parks chief struggled to find cash for pest control

Parks chief struggled to find cash for pest control

Parks chief struggled to find cash for pest control

The managers of Australia's national parks had to make tough choices during a decade of underfunding that prevented basic activities from being carried out.

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