Thousands more of Tasmania 'giant' native trees could be spared from logging under policy change

Thousands more of Tasmania 'giant' native trees could be spared from logging under policy change. However, not everyone is convinced by the new policy and the Tasmanian government has no plans to end native forest logging. 

Tiwi Islands leaders appeal to federal government to reconsider offshore gas project approvals changes. Leaders from the Northern Territory's remote Tiwi Islands are calling on the federal government to scrap plans for new laws which could speed up approvals for offshore gas projects.

Native animals that survived the Bayindeen bushfire face increased threat from predators six weeks on. Ecologists say introduced predators will have greater access to the area after the fire and are likely to prey on vulnerable species.

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Thousands more of Tasmania 'giant' native trees could be spared from logging under policy change
Tasmania's practice of logging centuries-old trees received international attention – and condemnation – last year when one was trucked through the centre of Hobart.

Tiwi Islands leaders appeal to federal government to reconsider offshore gas project approvals changes
Leaders from the Northern Territory's remote Tiwi Islands are appealing to the federal government to reconsider its plans to pass laws that could fast-track approval processes for major offshore gas projects.

Native animals that survived Bayindeen bushfire face increased threat from predators six weeks on
Six weeks on from devastating bushfires that ripped through part of Western Victoria, wildlife carers say the impact on already stressed native wildlife is heartbreaking.

Scientists warn Australians to prepare for megadroughts lasting more than 20 years
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Australia’s own ‘special’ sea turtle at stake with nests under threat
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ABC RuralGlencore wants to inject CO2 into the Great Artesian Basin. What does that mean for towns reliant on its water?
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Rio Tinto takes over uranium mine clean-up amid spiralling costs
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Natasha’s hot home is bad for her health. So is the cost of living
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