Gumbaynggirr Elders lead a demonstration against native forest logging

Gumbaynggirr Elders are leading a demonstration against the logging of over 2,000ha of native forest near Coffs Harbour, home to an active koala population and multiple cultural sites of significance. 

Queensland will now require developers of wind farms to clear a higher threshold in order to secure licences amid local opposition, despite the sunshine state setting an ambitious target for transitioning away from its dependency on coal. 

And a group representing more than 100,000 doctors has issued a joint statement calling for Australia’s health system to better prepare for the next climate disaster, with GP’s across the nation and the world seeing health impacts of climate change every day.

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Gumbaynggirr Elders are leading a protest against logging on sacred sites
A protest against the logging of more than 2000ha of native forest near Coffs Harbour, home to an active koala population and multiple cultural sites of significance, has entered its third day

Queensland toughens wind farm development criteria amid local opposition
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Threatened western quolls breeding at Wheatbelt site for the first time in 100 years
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