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Conservation

Australia an ‘oasis’ for sharks and rays, as global numbers steadily decrease

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A new report on the global status of sharks, rays and chimaera fish reveals most species are facing extinction due to overfishing.  The study developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature reveals the demand for shark and ray meat has almost doubled over the past two decades.  While their population numbers are …

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Council pledges NSW government to eliminate shark nets

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Council members in the city of Newcastle are pledging the New South Wales government to eliminate shark nets and embrace new monitoring technology to minimise the risks of shark attacks.  Image: Image: Unsplash/ David Clode Produced By: Peter Hyslop Featured In Story: Charlotte McCabe- Greens Councillor for Newcastle First aired on The Wire, Monday 13 …

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First Nations communities critical to environmental conservation efforts

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Last week the Global Nature Positive Summit kicked off in Sydney, bringing leaders together from across the world to discuss effective ways to protect and repair our environment.   First Nations leaders and representatives across different sectors gathered at the summit to build understanding of the changes required to value nature and address biodiversity loss. New …

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‘Thief’ Seabirds could spread new Avian flu to Australia

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In 2021, a new strain of bird flu known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) infected many birds across the world. Currently, the virus has not yet reached Australia, but the threat still looms large. Kleptoparasitic seabirds, such as Frigatebirds and Skuas, are potentially capable of spreading this strain by stealing food from other infected …

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Australia needs harsher laws to reduce deforestation rates, research finds

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Recent research from the University of Queensland found Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of land clearing for agriculture, development, and mining.  The data collected between 2014 and 2021, revealed that two-thirds of the clearing was potentially non-compliant with at least one applicable law.  Image: Image: Unsplash/ Matt Palmer Produced By: Sameen …

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Water free ‘containment zone’ could stop cane toads infiltrating WA’s Pilbara

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The Western Australia State Government has announced funding for the first phase of a Toad Containment Zone, a collaborative project involving traditional owners, rangers, pastoralists and scientists.  Experts like Curtin University’s Professor Ben Phillips, say The “toad-break” zone is devoid of the water cane toads need to survive, and will stop them from infiltrating WA’s …

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New book exposes dark side of Native Logging: ‘The Forest Wars’

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Last month saw the release of a new book exposing the ugly truths about the native logging industry.  Written by Professor David Lindenmayer from the Australian National University, aptly named ‘The Forest Wars’, the book delves into the destruction of native forests, enabled by years of failed policy. Image: Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pile-of-wood-in-a-forest-5215363/ Produced …

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