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82-year-old Aboriginal Elder arrested for protesting forest logging

An 82-year-old Aboriginal elder and long-time activist has been released on bail following his arrest for allegedly trespassing on ancestral lands. Uncle Jim Everett was arrested during a protest against native forest logging in Tasmania. Uncle Jim’s arrest comes at a time when tensions are high in Tasmania over native forest logging and land rights …

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Victoria to Abolish Native Logging Next Year

The Victorian state government will bring an end to native logging and forestry practices next year, with regulations surrounding plantation forestry remaining unaffected. The government will put money towards retraining native forestry workers, but the opposition and trade unions remain opposed to the changes.   Image: Image: Shutterstock – David Hyde Produced By: Jono Wakeley …

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Victorian government urged to ban forest logging

The COP27 in Egypt continues, and Australia seems to push important issues like ending deforestation at the summit. With this push, organisations and advocates are pledging the Victorian government to end forest deforestation by 2030 to achieve climate action targets.  Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Dr Jennifer Conway – Member of Doctors for …

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