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Community Action Crucial For Kelp Restoration Efforts

Kelp forests cover one-third of our world’s coastlines and according to UNSW Sydney’s Dr. Aaron Eger they are the crucial thread connecting our temperate and cold water seas. However, these vital eco-systems are under growing pressure from marine heatwaves, pollution and exploding sea urchin populations. Declines have been found on every continent. Here in Tasmania, 95% …

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Community respond to “apocalyptic” cuttlefish disappearance

During May to August tens of thousands of Giant Australian Cuttlefish gather in the Upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia to breed and lay eggs at the end of their lifespan. This globally unique phenomenon is the only known mass breeding aggregation of Giant Australian Cuttlefish on earth, celebrated locally and generating millions into the …

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Open letter calls for ’empowering’ climate education

Over 300 experts are calling for safe, accurate and empowering climate-science education in classrooms. The collective, including mental health organisations, researchers, educators, health professionals and young people, have signed an open letter to address rising disinformation and claims that “alarmist” climate-based education narratives are the cause of mental distress in younger people. The letter references a May 2025 and 2026 Institute of Public Affairs report which …

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Growing Concerns For Aus Petrol Supply following Geelong Refinery Fire

An oil refinery in Geelong caught fire last week, with Fire Rescue Victoria working for 13 hours to bring the blaze under control. Operator Viva Energy says the cause remains under investigation, and the facility could be out of production for weeks – raising fresh concerns about Australia’s energy supply. Image: Image: Pixabay/ Rudy and …

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United calls for gas exports tax to relieve cost of living

Australian community climate organisations and activists have called on the Federal Government to introduce a 25% tax on gas exports ahead of the May budget, as major gas corporations make soaring profits amid the current energy crisis. They propose revenue from the tax to be directed to cost of living relief, frontline communities of climate-fuelled …

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Australia Steps Closer To Joining Historic Ocean Protection Agreement

Australia might soon become the latest country to ratify the High Seas Treaty. International waters make up two-thirds of the world’s oceans but these areas have been heavily exploited with almost no protection. This treaty could begin to change that. The agreement enables the creation of marine protected areas in international waters. Additionally, thorough environmental …

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COP31 and Beyond: Implications for the Pacific Region

Turkiye will be the official host country for the COP31 climate summit following a highly contested bidding process against Australia and the Pacific Island nations. Australia and the Pacific region will still play important roles for COP31 following a new unique compromise with Turkiye. But without Australia and the Pacific in the drivers’ seat, what …

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