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Northern corroboree frog hopping away from extinction in Namadgi

The northern corrobboree frog, once common, is now critically endangered, but a long-running project between the ACT Government and the Australian National University to conserve and establish a wild population is showing...

Human nest raiders blamed for thunderbird demise

Scorch marks on prehistoric shell fragments discovered in sandhills east of Adelaide several years ago quickly sparked theories of Australia's first inhabitants cooking and eating the eggs of a long-extinct bird.

School children plant trees to help endangered Gang-gangs

Organisations around Canberra recently received charming postcards featuring the Gang-gang cockatoo, an invitation to view the students at Canberra Montessori School plant habitat for the endangered species. On Thursday 19 May, Glenn Watson’s...

Fast fashion faux pas: trends are costing the environment

From crocs to cowgirl hats - and even the return of low-rise jeans - the latest trends were sure to fly off catwalks into fashionista’s shopping carts the second Australian Fashion Week ended last Friday.

Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching linked to marine heatwave

Coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef has been linked to a summer "marine heatwave".

Hydroponic native plants to detox PFAS-contaminated water

while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, it’s now infamous as PFAS substances continue to infiltrate the environment and affect human health.

Landcare ACT to host LGBTree planting day in the bush capital

The Canberra region’s LGBTQIA+ community is invited to a one-day volunteer tree planting activity at Stony Creek Nature Reserve at Mt Stromlo, taking place later this month. The ACT Government, Greening Australia, Landcare...

Endangered tree frogs jump back in NSW after Black Summer fires

Eighty critically endangered spotted tree frogs are jumping back into the wild in NSW after the 2019-20 summer bushfires nearly wiped out the species.

Environmental protester with flare stops NRL game

A red flare-wielding environmental protester has forced the stoppage of a rugby league match in a change of tactics from blocking traffic.

Sustainable sewing DIYs for beginners

Inspired by Aims and Indy Bindy to sew “me-made” but have no clue where to start? Try these super simple upcycling ideas from SCRgroup. Idea #1: Fabric gift wrap A sustainable alternative to paper...

Australians switch off for Earth Hour tonight

Australians will join hundreds of millions of people and thousands of businesses, schools and landmarks around the world in support of stronger climate action by switching off their lights for Earth Hour at 8.30pm local time tonight, Saturday 26 March.

Have your say: Protect the ACT’s mature native trees

Canberrans have six weeks to comment on the ACT Government's draft action plan to protect mature native trees.

Canberra’s rabbit invasion threatens native species

They may be cute, but Canberra’s widespread rabbit population is threatening native species and they’re popping up literally everywhere.

Politicians join community in Cleaning Up Canberra

Canberra MPs and MLAs joined public-spirited volunteers to tidy up Canberra on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday.

Call to protect woodlands on World Wildlife Day

On World Wildlife Day the Molonglo Conservation Group are kicking off a competition to spread conservation awareness for Canberra's woodlands.

Calling ACT’s stewards: Environment grants open today

The ACT Government’s environmental grants have increased for the first time in 25 years, and the grants are easier to apply for, too.

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