Category : Search result: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act


Why Canberra's gun ownership data remains a mystery

Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.

Cairns Launches Water-Wise Tourist Education Program

Cairns Regional Council partners with major hotels to educate visitors on water conservation. The new initiative aims to secure the city's water future amidst tourism growth and climate challenges.

Petition to turn Cairns bridge into bat haven

A Cairns local has launched a petition to turn the new Barron River bridge into a bat sanctuary, inspired by a famous US example. Could this solve the city's flying fox problem? Read more.

ACT abandons flawed consent law data claims

The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.

Fatal hit-and-run in Melbourne's Mooroolbark

A 28-year-old man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Mooroolbark. A 39-year-old man is assisting police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Extremely rare carnivorous plant found near Perth

A significant population of the ultra-rare Drosera silvicola, unseen for over 30 years, has been discovered in a WA wildlife sanctuary. The find offers new hope for the species' survival.

Perth's Conehead Koala Shows No Signs of Maturing

Meet Clancy, Perth Zoo's four-year-old koala who still wears a protective cone and shows no interest in growing up. Discover this unique marsupial's story and what makes him so special.

Environmental Law Reform Passes Parliament

After years of delays, Australia's environmental laws have been reformed through a Labor-Greens compromise deal. Will these changes actually protect nature?

Labor fast-tracks farm clearing crackdown

Federal government accelerates controversial land clearing regulations amid concerns farmers would clear vegetation before new laws take effect. No transition period provided.

PM's Environment Deal with Greens Sparks Political Clash

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secures environmental reforms through Greens partnership while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley claims her text message was ignored. Get the full story on Australia's new EPBC changes.

Environment reforms pass as Coalition misses deal

Environment Minister Murray Watt secures major EPBC reforms with Greens support after Coalition negotiations fail. Business groups express disappointment as government achieves environmental policy victory.

Mambo Wetlands conservation fight continues

Conservationists pledge to continue fighting development around Salamander Bay's Mambo Wetlands despite council approving housing plan. Read the latest on this environmental battle.

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