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Santos accused of misleading advertising
Climate communications group Comms Declare and grassroots campaigners Lock the Gate Alliance have lodged a complaint against a Santos advertisement with the Australian Competition...
APEC Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Natural catastrophes frequently strike APEC economies, increasing the risk of economic loss and threatening the livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations. To address these challenges,...
Transition to plantation timber wins for nature and industry
NSW’s peak conservation group supports the expansion of timber plantations in NSW as recommended by the Upper House timber inquiry as the best way...
David and Goliath Court Win for Forest Conservation Group
In a landmark decision, the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of a volunteer conservation group, South East Forest Rescue (SEFR),...
Plantation Forestry in Australia: Barriers and Opportunities
Plantation Forestry in Australia: Barriers to Entry and Opportunities for Growth Plantation forestry has long been a critical component of Australia’s forestry sector, contributing to...
Santos Faces Backlash Over Controversial CSG Project Refusal
Farmers and residents in northwest New South Wales have criticized Santos for its submission regarding the controversial Narrabri coal seam gas (CSG) project. The company...
Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas mural shows coal damage
Archibald Prize Winner Blak Douglas to Unveil Mural Addressing Coal Damage in Redfern Dhungatti artist and 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas unveils his new...
Court allows NGO to sue NSW Forestry Corp for Violations
In a landmark decision on May 16, 2024, the Court of Appeal has granted South East Forest Rescue (SEFR) the right to continue its...
Endangered Greater Glider Killed in Yarra Ranges National Park
Alleged Illegal Tree Clearing in Yarra Ranges National Park Yarra Ranges, Victoria – Conservation groups are expressing outrage after an endangered Greater Glider was...
Community Action Halts Logging in Sheas Nob State Forest
Logging operations in Sheas Nob Rock State Forest were brought to a halt today as community members issued a citizen stop work order against...