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Vote for Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit

Australia's Tree Wars: The Search for New Solutions

As Australia's native forests face unprecedented threats, conservationists and industry clash over protection policies. Discover why experts say current approaches are failing and what breakthrough solutions could end the destructive stalemate.

Pete Hegseth under fire for Native American comments

Former Fox & Friends presenter Pete Hegseth faces backlash after questioning Native American identity claims and criticising Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's medical absence in explosive interview.

Greater Glider Protection Pledged After Court Win

In a significant move for Australian conservation, the Environment Minister pledges urgent protection measures for the vulnerable Greater Glider after a landmark court case brought by the Wilderness Society.

Grow a Sustainable Feast with Aussie Native Plants

Discover why Australian gardeners are turning to resilient, drought-proof native species like lemon myrtle and finger limes. This growing trend offers a sustainable solution for the climate-conscious household, reducing water use and creating a unique, fl

Trump Cuts Funding to Native American Radio Stations

The Trump administration has abruptly terminated federal grants for Native American radio stations, jeopardising a vital news and cultural lifeline for remote Indigenous communities across the United States.

Harlequin Ladybird Invasion Threatens UK Native Species

An alarming surge of invasive harlequin ladybirds, originating from Asia, is threatening native UK species. Experts warn of ecological disruption as these aggressive insects outcompete local ladybirds for food and habitat.

Seattle Police sued over 'unconstitutional' DNA collection

The Seattle Police Department is under fire from the ACLU for allegedly building a 'covert DNA database' by collecting genetic material from hundreds of individuals, including a disproportionate number of Native Americans, without consent or criminal char

WhatsApp Launches Native Mac App for Apple Silicon

Meta's WhatsApp launches a lightning-fast native macOS app, finally ditching sluggish Electron for Apple's M-series chips. The standalone app promises enhanced performance, video calls, and seamless syncing.

Box Tree Moth Invasion: UK Gardens Under Threat

British gardens are under siege from the invasive Box Tree Moth, whose caterpillars are decimating prized box hedges. Experts warn of 'ecological disaster' as the pest spreads rapidly across the UK.

Sports field closed after bird lays egg on halfway line

A protected bird species, the masked lapwing, has forced the indefinite closure of a Melbourne sports field after laying a single egg directly on the halfway line, sparking a clash between local sport and wildlife conservation.

Abolish Forestry Corp Over Endangered Species Failures

Environmental groups are demanding the immediate abolition of the state-owned Forestry Corporation of NSW, accusing it of systematic failures to protect endangered species and comply with its own logging rules, pushing ecosystems to the brink.

Tourist sparks outrage after jumping on whale shark

A viral video captures a tourist in the Philippines leaping from a boat onto the back of a vulnerable whale shark, sparking outrage from marine conservationists and authorities who have launched an investigation.

Giant Prehistoric Crocodile Species Discovered in UK

A new species of giant crocodile, dating back 150 million years, has been identified from a fossil found on the UK's Jurassic Coast, offering a fresh perspective on the predators that roamed alongside dinosaurs.

Dinosaur-Hunting Crocodile Relative Discovered

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.

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