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Artificial flood boosts river red gums
A huge man-made flood will protect thousands of hectares of threatened eucalypts.
Tag: environment
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Best science and nature photos awarded
The nation’s top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Aboriginal hunting practices threatened
As native species decline and traditional practices are lost, Aboriginal hunting is becoming unsustainable, says a report.
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Fearsome giant turtles found in Pacific cemetery
They may look like armoured dinosaurs, but these fossil turtles made easy prey.
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Victorians to get free electric car trial
The iMiev has arrived in Australia, along with the chance to drive one for free.
Science & Environment
Pay the tropics to reverse deforestation
Australian conservationist William Lawrence says there’s an easy way to stop the razing of the rainforests.
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New shark repellents under development
New shark repellents may prevent the animals being caught as bycatch on longlines.
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Plastiki sails into Sydney Harbour
After sailing 8,000 nautical miles, the boat made from plastic bottles has arrived in Sydney and will be here for a month.
Science & Environment
Green message in 12,500 bottles
After 128 days at sea, David de Rothschild arrives with an environmental message.
Wildlife
For the love of sharks
Tim Winton campaigns for turtles, dugongs and whales. He’s now taken on his toughest customer.