by bpckle | Sep 30, 2023 | Media
Perhaps it’s naive not to imagine that all of life itself is about accepting the fragility of how easily things break
We turned off the highway, headed down the road which leads to the pub and saw the pink little fellow hovering near his mate, who was dead by the side of the road.
Having moved to the country a little over a month ago, I was still getting used to the frequency of spotting creatures on the shoulders of western New South Wales’s arteries.
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by bpckle | Sep 30, 2023 | Media
Scientists and environmentalists are given unique access to measure and report on how cattle giant Hewitt has been refining its production practices and land management with a greener focus.
by bpckle | Sep 30, 2023 | Media
The search for the plains-wanderer will involve AI and bio-acoustic recorders to detect it and other highly vulnerable species.
by bpckle | Sep 29, 2023 | Media
The former premier who resigned on Tuesday introduced comprehensive climate legislation but his obstruction of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan deprived native fish and birds of clean rivers
When historians look back at the legacy of Daniel Andrews, one thing he will be remembered for is climate leadership. In nine years, his government took one of the dirtiest energy systems in the world, responsible for the vast bulk of Victoria’s greenhouse pollution, and put it on a fast track to zero emissions.
Those same students of political history may also notice an absence, even a neglect, of the extraordinary natural environment that makes Victoria the place we all love. As premier, Andrews was always keen for big ticket projects involving concrete and steel, but fell short when it came to protecting wildlife and habitats of plants and animals, including in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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by bpckle | Sep 29, 2023 | Media
While some river towns are still recovering from the third highest flood ever recorded in South Australia, locals are ready to welcome back tourists with open arms.
by bpckle | Sep 29, 2023 | Media
Tourists love them but koalas are not native to the island off South Australia, and there is concern the environment cannot support them.