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Tanya Plibersek
‘Smokescreen’ for Misinformation Bill: Ex-PM Warns Against Taking Down Video of Bishop Stabbing
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott was also concerned authorities may be keen to remove the footage due to an ‘anxiety about Islamophobia.’
Developers Walk Away From Huge Wetlands Project
The wetlands are home to at-risk loggerhead turtles and eastern curlews with 26,000 comments made on the development.
‘World-First’ Recycling Tax in the Works for Australia
‘The more you recycle, the more you’ll have to pay the government.’
Opinion: Spending Hundreds of Millions to Make a 0.1 Percent Difference to the Great Barrier Reef
Hard-working Aussie fishermen, and the people who depend on them, are about to suffer severe restrictions on their production. And all based on dubious science.
Victorian Leader to Appeal Federal Labor Decision to Axe Offshore Wind Farm Project
The project was rejected by the federal minister over environmental concerns.
Senate Passes Murray-Darling Basin Legislation, Farmers Say It’s a ‘Kick in the Guts’
Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek confirmed that voluntary water buybacks will begin from 2024.
Australia Commits $200 Million to Enhance Water Quality in the Great Barrier Reef
The funding addresses poor water quality run-off; water health plays a pivotal role in the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.
Protests Emerge Against Water Buyback Plan in the Murray-Darling
‘NO more water buybacks from farmers—there is a better way:’ echoes a call for alternative solutions to address water management concerns.
Opinion: Another Perspective on Culling Feral Cats
A study was completed on a cat colony in Brooklyn which found that the cats were dependent on local garbage for food rather than any type of prey.
