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Cyclone-hammered reefs can take many years to recover

Cyclone-hammered reefs can take many years to recover

Coral reefs and their fish populations can take many years to recover after being hammered by severe tropical cyclones, researchers say.

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are missing out on sales of up to one million tonnes of produce that never makes it to market

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.

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Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Voracious wood-boring beetles continue to rapidly destroy the snow gum forests of the Australian Alps as climate change creates perfect conditions for them.

Snow gum dieback raises fears for largest river system

Snow gum dieback raises fears for largest river system

The snow gum forests of Australia's high country are dying, and it could have profound consequences for the nation's largest river system.

Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.

Owl be damned: regulator stops short of rat poison ban

Owl be damned: regulator stops short of rat poison ban

Conservationists are pushing for a regulator to outlaw a common class of rodenticides having pervasive effects on owls and other native animals.

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Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Rules that ensure carbon credits only go to new emissions removal could be penalising the long-term conservation efforts of First Nations people.

Government 'ignored' advice to halt salmon farming

Government 'ignored' advice to halt salmon farming

Government 'ignored' advice to halt salmon farming

Government 'ignored' advice to halt salmon farming

Freedom-of-information documents show the federal government didn't act on department advice to revoke approvals for salmon farming in a remote harbour.

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

A 58,000-hectare Australian expanse containing some of the world's oldest evidence of animal life could be included on the prestigious World Heritage list.

How mirroring nature might just save the humble oyster

How mirroring nature might just save the humble oyster

How mirroring nature might just save the humble oyster

How mirroring nature might just save the humble oyster

Oyster reefs are already a restoration priority and Australian research could boost survival rates of the water-filtering, habitat-providing species.

Barking up the right tree, dogs have a nose for nature

Barking up the right tree, dogs have a nose for nature

Barking up the right tree, dogs have a nose for nature

Barking up the right tree, dogs have a nose for nature

Long known as farmers' best friends, working dogs are increasingly becoming conservationists' companions due to their ability to sniff out rare species.

Rock wallaby fossils show they weren't all homebodies

Rock wallaby fossils show they weren't all homebodies

Rock wallaby fossils show they weren't all homebodies

Rock wallaby fossils show they weren't all homebodies

Fossil teeth show ancient rock wallabies at times ventured forth to find other groups, with researchers keen to know if their modern descendants do the same.

Secret weapon in climate fight hiding in tree bark

Secret weapon in climate fight hiding in tree bark

Secret weapon in climate fight hiding in tree bark

Secret weapon in climate fight hiding in tree bark

Australian researchers have been barking up the right tree with a revolutionary discovery of resident microbes that guzzle climate-active gases.

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Dire warning over native species conservation funding

Conservationists say hundreds of programs to control invasive species, and save native flora and fauna could be impacted without ongoing government funding.

Pink sludge found in secluded bays sparks water worries

Samples are being tested of pink sludge taken from beaches and bays in southern Tasmania where conservationists are calling for urgent action.

Bee-sieged island keeping deadly mite at bay

An island that is home to a unique population of honey bees hopes biosecurity measures will protect it from a deadly parasite taking hold across Australia.

Koala 'misinformation' cry as population counts soar

Fresh data reveals Australia's koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.

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Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush

Mining giant BHP Mitsubishi Alliance is continuing its war with a state government over a progressive coal tax regime, pulling out of another project.

Feral cats on list as New Zealand toughens conservation

New Zealand's ambitious Predator Free 2050 strategy to rid the country of invasive mammals is adding feral cats to its target species list.

'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says.

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.

A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

Despite a high-profile career selling toys to Aussie kids, a philanthropist says his most important legacy has been protecting a vulnerable native species.

Pet crocodile plans scaled up by territory's snap call

Owning a pet crocodile is being made easier in the Top End, but on the other side of Australia the reptiles are being banned as household companions.

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

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