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New study finds Australia's extinction tally is far greater than previously recognised
Between one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates, such as pollinators and other beneficial species like earthworms, are becoming extinct in Australia every week, and about 9000 have become extinct since European arrival in 1788.
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National survey finds Australians want government to lift their game for nature
6 March 2024
Our second national survey of community attitudes to biodiversity conservation issues, has revealed strong support for governments to lift action and spending for nature.
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Harry Potter and the disenchanted wildlife’ – Biodiversity Council says community outcry over Victorian show is justified
9 February 2024
An extensive body of science shows that community opposition to light and sound shows in conservation areas due to impacts on wildlife is justified.
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Study in South Australia finds carbon gains could pay for farmer-led biodiversity restoration
18 January 2024
Market-based schemes that financially reward landholders to store carbon or improve biodiversity have been around for years, but few schemes have rewarded farmers for delivering both at the same time. A new study shows this is a missed opportunity.
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Biodiversity Council welcomes Queensland ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Lake Eyre Basin floodplains
22 December 2023
Queensland's premier has announced there will be no new oil and gas development in the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre basin's rivers and floodplains; this is a big win for ecosystems!
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10 ways that our national environmental laws must change
13 December 2023
The Biodiversity Council is calling for an overhaul of Australia’s biodiversity offsets system. Read about 10 environmental law reforms needed to protect nature in Australia and why.
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Changes to Nature Repair Bill signal positive signs for environmental protection
6 December 2023
Australia's nature repair market was passed in the Senate this week. We welcome the exclusion of biodiversity offsets and the expanded scope of the ‘water trigger’.
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Wildlife need us to tone down the Christmas lights
5 December 2023
The Biodiversity Council is urging people to get behind the Australian Government’s new campaign to switch off light pollution to help wildlife. Here are 8 ways to help wildlife by cutting light pollution while still enjoying Christmas decorations.
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Aerial culling the only humane and feasible option to manage exploding feral horse population in NSW Alps
27 October 2023
The NSW Government has decided to resume aerial culling of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park. Read on to understand why the removal of large introduced herbivores from sensitive alpine habitats is an important decision...
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Living Wonders court judgement legal but immoral - Continued approval of coal mines harms people and biodiversity
25 October 2023
The Federal Court has ruled that the federal government do not need to consider the risks fossil fuels pose to nature when deciding whether or not to approve fossil fuel projects...
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Global assessment finds Australia is top country for unique plants, but failing on conservation assessments
10 October 2023
Did you know 9 in 10 Australian plant species are found nowhere else on earth? A report released today has assessed the state of the world’s plants and countries' efforts to conserve their plant diversity.
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