Tag: Conservation
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New Environment Laws: A minister’s influence could shape Australia’s ecological future
Background: Australia’s environment law and its challenges Australia’s environmental framework has long sought to balance conservation with development. The national environment law, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), has faced criticism for failing to halt the ongoing loss of unique ecosystems, plants, and animals over more than two decades. Critics argue…
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How Ministers Could Shape Australia’s Environment Law and Biodiversity Outcomes
Introduction: The power of policy oversight Australia’s national environment law, long a cornerstone for protecting unique ecosystems, plants, and animals, has struggled to halt biodiversity loss for more than two decades. While the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) and related state arrangements provide a framework, the role of ministers—responsible for setting policy…
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Can Australia’s New Environment Laws Turn the Tide for Nature?
Why Australia Is Reconsidering Its Environment Framework For a generation, Australia’s natural treasures have faced persistent threats—from shrinking wetlands to dwindling marsupial populations. Critics say the national environment law has failed to stem this loss over the past 25 years, raising questions about whether reforms can deliver real protection. As policymakers debate changes, the central…
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Frankie the Flamingo: Missing After Escape from Cornwall Wildlife Sanctuary
Frankie the Flamingo Goes Missing After Escape Frankie, a four-month-old female flamingo, is missing after a daring escape from a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall. Keepers say she took flight on Sunday, slipping away into the coastal landscape before staff could intervene. The incident has sparked a full-scale search as volunteers and rangers comb the region…
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UWA Relocates Killer Crocodile After Fatal Attack in Kalangala
New Measures to Reassure Kalangala’s Fishermen The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has taken decisive action in Kalangala District following a deadly crocodile incident that claimed the life of a fisherman and disrupted daily life in Buyange Fishing Village on Kalangala Island. In a calm, coordinated operation, rangers captured the dangerous Nile crocodile and relocated it…
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Rekindling the Wow: Anja Murray’s New Nature Book
Rekindling the Wow: A Conversation About a New Nature Book The phrase “rekindling the wow” sits at the heart of Anja Murray’s newly published nature book. In a media landscape crowded with quick takes and glossy imagery, Murray’s project asks readers to slow down, notice, and rediscover the astonishment that the natural world can provoke.…
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Drones Reveal Hidden Koala Population in NSW Snowy Mountains
New Discovery: Koalas Found Using Thermal Drones In a groundbreaking wildlife survey, researchers have identified a previously hidden population of koalas in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. The discovery was made using thermal imaging drones, marking the first time a remote portion of the high country has revealed koalas in this manner. The find…
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Australia must pass nature laws to protect the orange-bellied parrot and boost the economy
Introduction: a national imperative Australia stands at a crossroads. We can continue to debate politics while a critically endangered species edges toward extinction, or we can pass pragmatic nature laws that protect wildlife, create jobs, and safeguard the future for our children. The orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is a stark example: with an estimated 50…
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Nature laws in Australia: balancing economy and environment
Putting Politics Aside to Protect Our Future Australia faces a defining crossroads. The debate over nature laws often morphs into partisan conflict, but the stakes are clear: a healthier environment supports sustainable jobs, resilient communities, and a stronger economy. When governments chart policies that protect biodiversity, they are investing in a long-term windfall—cleaner air and…
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Nature Laws Australia: Protect Economy and Biodiversity
ABRIDGING POLITICS AND PROTECTING BOTH ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT In Australia, the pressure to keep politics separate from policy often clashes with the urgent need to safeguard our natural heritage. The argument isn’t about choosing between economic growth and environmental protection; it’s about crafting nature laws that deliver both. The case for practical, science-based protections is…