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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), in their legal battle against the NSW government's native forest logging operations. The court's decision sets a significant...
Australian Politics
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 is accused of refusing to provide crucial information and commitments requested by the State Government and Narrabri...
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“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million
“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million—Becomes Second Most Valuable Movie Prop Ever Auctioned On July 16, Heritage Auctions sold the iconic Rosebud sled from Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane for an astonishing $14.75 million, including buyer’s premium—making it the second...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government’s Middle East ‘stress test’
Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state budgets. The domestic crisis triggered by the...
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Submission to NSW Chief Scientist’s CSG Review
Submission to the NSW Chief Scientist following the meeting with Manning Clean Water Action Group on 16th of December 2013. Date: 2nd January 2014 - retrieved from Government websiteSubmission Authors ‐ Bruce Robertson and Mark Anning The Chief Scientist's Report is here. Introduction This submission is...
Australian Politics
Culture Jamming – Activism for the Information Age
The Rise of Culture Jamming – Activism for the Information Age In a world increasingly shaped by corporate influence and media monopolies, a new wave of activism has emerged: culture jamming. These political pranksters, hoaxers, and hackers are taking aim at the...
Earth Care
Chipko movement – the beginning of Non-Violent Direct Action
Chipko movement, also called Chipko andolan, is a nonviolent social and ecological movement created by rural villagers, particularly women, in India in 1973. Chipko aim is to protect trees and forests slated for government-backed logging. The Chipko movement literally means 'tree hugger' so it...
Earth Care
The Growth and Promise of Plantation Forestry
In the face of a changing climate and increasing demand for sustainable resources, plantation forestry has emerged as a significant player in the global effort to balance economic needs with environmental stewardship. This practice, which involves the cultivation of trees on managed...
Julian Assange & Wikileaks
2003 invasion of Iraq was a ‘mistake’ based on lies
“If wars can be started by lies, peace can be started by Truth” - Julian Assange
Australian Politics
Managing a Media Story on Gas Fracking in Victoria
During the campaign against Fracking in Australia, 1EarthMedia was on the lookout for the gas industry's next moves as they expanded across the country. In late...
Australian Politics
Outdated threatened species surveys hasn’t stopped logging
Koalas, greater gliders and other threatened species have not been counted since 2017, well before the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires and floods - but that has...
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Moss is vital for the health of soils – here’s why
Without moss, our ecosystems would be in big trouble. People often see moss as a problem in urban settings when it’s actually playing an...
The most valuable American daguerreotype
A recently discovered daguerreotype of Dolley Madison, believed to be the earliest extant photographic portrait of a First Lady, was acquired by the Smithsonian's...
Logging Orara East State Forest Before Koala Park Declaration
Protest Erupts in Orara East State Forest as Logging Begins Ahead of Koala Park Declaration Protest Escalates as 30 Enter Locked Forest to Resist Logging 18...
Perth Mint is known for its exquisite numismatic coins
The Perth Mint, located in Perth, Western Australia, is one of the world's most prestigious and renowned mints. Established in 1899, it has a...
Grattan on Friday: Government rushes to get though late work
Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get though late work Richard Marles is an ambitious man who...
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Counting the Cost of an Outdated Shark Control Program
Shark Nets Under Fire: Queensland’s Outdated Control Program On the sunlit shores of Queensland, a dark reality lurks beneath the waves. Conservation groups have launched a new initiative to hold the Queensland Government accountable for the...
Australian Politics
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 climate and environmental activists worldwide. The report uncovers a disturbing global...
Australian Politics
Legal Challenge to Protect Beetaloo Water from Fracking
Lock the Gate has launched the first legal challenge to fracking under the water trigger A groundbreaking Federal Court case could reshape how fracking projects are assessed under Australia’s national environment laws. Lock the Gate Alliance...
Climate Change
Hollywood’s ‘Landman’ Anti-Renewables Rant Fact Checked
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Australian Politics
Scenarios for the Future of Murdoch’s Empire
Rupert has failed to change the family trust, so what will become of his media empire? In a significant legal development, Rupert Murdoch's attempt to modify his family trust to grant his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch,...
Australian Politics
Tasmania’s Extinction Debate: Maugean Skate or Jobs?
Tasmania’s Maugean Skate Debate: Another Extinct Species or Jobs? Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania is the defining example of man's efforts to save a species from extinction. 109 salmon farming jobs remain and they are under threat...
Australian Politics
Plan for Offshore Gas Rig Decommissioning
The Federal Government has unveiled its much-anticipated “Roadmap for Establishing a Decommissioning Industry,” a detailed plan aimed at recycling Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure. The roadmap, released today by Resources Minister Madeleine King, comes as...
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The 99th Koala: Resilience on Kangaroo Island – Kailas Wild
The 99th Koala: A Tale of Courage and Resilience on Kangaroo Island The summer of 2019-2020, known grimly as Australia’s Black Summer, left a profound impact on the nation. With over 12 million hectares burned, countless...
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Canada’s Wildlife at Risk: Growing List of Imperiled Species
860 Canadian wildlife species at risk and counting As the list of imperiled wildlife species in Canada continues to grow, the urgency for conservation efforts becomes ever more apparent. This week, the Committee on the Status...
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Don't Let a Cheap Card Reader Bottle-Neck Your Workflow If you’ve invested in high-speed SanDisk memory cards for your camera, don’t blow your gains by...
China’s shale gas exploration in Sichuan Basin
Qijiang shale gas field adds new geological reserve of 145.9 billion cubic meters BEIJING, 25 November, 2022 - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's ("Sinopec") has announced that...
Collateral Murder video and transcript
Baghdad airstrike video and transcript released by Wikileaks in April 2010 entitled "Collateral Murder" In an Al Jazeera English interview on April 19, 2010, WikiLeaks'...
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David Bowie’s 100 Favourite Books
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David Bowie's 100 Favourite Books List David Bowie was a reader—a voracious, discerning, otherworldly reader. Books were not mere objects for him. They were galaxies....