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Important Koala Habitat Logged to Undermine Koala Sanctuary

The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC) has released new analysis revealing that up to 19,000 hectares of forest in the proposed Great Koala National Park could be destroyed by Forestry Corporation NSW before next April. The NCC's interactive map...

TRUE: The Life, Art and Legacy of Kevin Gilbert (1933–1993)

Kevin Gilbert: A Life of Art and Resistance Kevin Gilbert was no ordinary artist. Born on the banks of the Lachlan River in New South Wales in 1933, Gilbert emerged from profound personal tragedy to become one of the most influential Aboriginal...

“Packing Up” by Vivian Maier in New York, 1955

The title, "Packing Up," offers a clue to the narrative unfolding before us. Is the nanny preparing to depart, bidding farewell to the young boy who has become a fixture in her daily life? Or perhaps, the family is packing up...

Forestry Corp ordered to pay $104,000 for felling hollow trees

Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been ordered to pay $104,000 for the unlawful felling of hollow-bearing trees in Mogo State Forest on the South Coast in March 2020. This verdict was reached subsequent to FCNSW contesting one of the three $15,000...

FBI Foils Geronimo’s Headdress Sale

Geronimo was a famous Apache Indian who was known as a great medicine man and spiritual leader. For years, the Apaches, like many Native Americans, fought U.S. troops for the right to remain on their lands. In 1874, Geronimo and his band...

Carbon Credits Used to Plug Orphan Oil & Gas Wells for Methane Emissions

Carbon Credits Used to Plug Orphan Oil & Gas Wells American Carbon Registry's (ACR) has published a new methodology for quantifying and validating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from plugging orphan oil and gas wells. In both the regulated and voluntary carbon markets,...

In Memory of Fatma Hassona: A Voice Silenced, A Vision Eternal

In Memory of Fatma Hassona On 16 April 2025, the world lost a luminous talent and a courageous voice when 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona was killed in an Israeli missile strike on her home in Gaza City. The attack claimed the lives...

Turner brothers died on the Montevideo Maru

This is story of 3 brothers that died together on the Montevideo Maru, but is also about the family that waited in vain for their return especially Jessie – the boy’s mum. The 3 Turner Boys were inseparable from birth. Despite their...

Legal Challenge Against NT’s Largest Fracking Project

The Environment Centre Northern Territory (ECNT), the region's leading conservation organization, has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the Northern Territory government's approval of the largest fracking...

Integrated Pest Management: Sustainable Agriculture

Integrated Pest Management:A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to managing pests in agricultural systems. Unlike conventional pest...

Hermès bag terminology and terms, bag styles & sizes

These terms provide a glimpse into the world of Hermès bags, showcasing the diversity of styles, sizes, and accessories available within the brand's collection. Birkin Sellier vs....

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Travel insurance is a safeguard against the unexpected events that can occur during a trip, providing peace of mind and financial protection. At its...

An account of the life of Captain James Cook

CAPTAIN COOK'S life, or the account of so much of it as is recoverable, has been so often recounted that there is no occasion...

Iconic Guitars Stolen from Music Legend Joe Camilleri’s Home

Nine Iconic Vintage Guitars Stolen from Music Legend Joe Camilleri’s Home The Australian music scene has been rocked by the theft of a priceless guitar...

Meet the Frackers: Schlumberger aka SLB

Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company based in Houston, Texas that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris, the London...

Forestry Corp NSW illegally logs Bindarri National Park

Forestry Corporation to Pay $500,000 After Illegal Clearing of Bindarri National Park, Inside Great Koala National Park Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has admitted to...

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Forestry Corp ordered to pay $104,000 for felling hollow trees

Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been ordered to pay $104,000 for the unlawful felling of hollow-bearing trees in Mogo State Forest on the...

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COP28 President-Designate advances innovative climate finance, leveraging public, business and philanthropic capital during meetings with UK Government, King Charles III and President Biden Dr. Sultan Al...

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The opposition of some large corporations and politicians to net-zero targets often stems from a variety of reasons, many of which are deeply rooted...

Australia & UK lead the world in climate protest arrests

Growing Dangers and Repression of Climate Activism Globally A landmark study from the University of Bristol has brought to light the escalating risks faced by...

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