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Show nature the money! Here are 9 things to look out for in the budget

The federal budget will be announced tonight. Read our quick forecast of what investment is needed to help nature.
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National survey finds Australians want government to lift their game for nature

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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James Trezise appointed as new director of the Biodiversity Council

Respected campaigner, leader and environmental policy specialist James Trezise has joined the Biodiversity Council as the organisation’s new director.
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Easy ways to help nature in Australia

There are many things that every person can do to help nature in Australia, and lots of them are very easy and also provide benefits to you.
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Harry Potter and the Disenchanted Wildlife: how light and sound shows can harm nocturnal animals

Lights and wildlife don't mix. Read how the growing popularity of artificial light shows could be sending our suburbs silent.
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Harry Potter and the disenchanted wildlife’ – Biodiversity Council says community outcry over Victorian show is justified

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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Allowing duck hunting to continue in Victoria is shameful and part of a disturbing trend

The Victorian government has confirmed duck and quail hunting will continue in the state. The controversial decision is a rejection of recommendations by a bipartisan parliamentary committee which recommended ending native bird hunting this year.
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The major causes of nature loss in Australia

Nature in Australia has suffered major losses which are not slowing. From invasive species to government policies, here are the main causes...
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Study in South Australia finds carbon gains could pay for farmer-led biodiversity restoration

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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Climate change and nature loss are our biggest environmental problems - so why isn’t the market tackling them together?

New research suggests we can act to boost the climate and nature at the same time; if we can improve the way market incentives work - Australian farmers can play a key role in ecosystem repair.
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How do we know Australia is in a biodiversity crisis? A summary of the science

This article summarises the findings of many studies about how Australia's native plants, animals and ecosystems are doing. The results show that Australia is in a biodiversity crisis.
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Acknowledgements

The Biodiversity Council acknowledges the First Peoples of the lands and waters of Australia, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and future and expresses gratitude for long and ongoing custodianship of Country.

The Biodiversity Council is an independent expert group founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia’s biodiversity crisis. It is hosted by The University of Melbourne. It receives funding from 11 university partners and The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, The Rendere Trust, Isaacson Davis Foundation, Coniston Charitable Trust and Angela Whitbread.

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