WHEN YOU THINK of lyrebirds, what comes to mind may be the sound of camera clicks, chainsaws and the songs of other birds. While the mimicry of lyrebirds is remarkable, it is not the only striking feature of this species. ABOVE: Male Superb Lyrebird in display. Alex Maisey, Author provided. In research
Environment
Environmental issues in the Capital region and surrounds.
National Party at it again: SCRAP KOALA PROTECTION
Chris Gulaptis MP and the Nationals declare war on koalas CLARENCE NATIONAL PARTY MP Chris Gulaptis has opened a new front in the National Party’s war on koalas and conservation by demanding the new laws designed to prevent the species’ extinction be scrapped. [1] “On current trends, koalas are on track to
We live in a time of climate breakdown with no moral leadership
Are virtual power plants the future of solar power?
WHEN MATHS TEACHER Katie Brooks was searching for a new apartment, the solar panels on the rooftop of the Fremantle complex she eventually settled on were a big drawcard. ABOVE: Katie Brooks can sell power to other residents in the White Gum Valley apartment complex. (Supplied) Ms Brooks said utilising solar energy
Shooters go rogue in 45 kph winds
LAST NIGHT (Wednesday 14/7/20), many shots were heard by protest watchers at Callum Brae Nature Reserve. The shooting, which began at about 5.45 pm, occurred during 45 kph winds and continued even while some protesters (identities unknown) were on the reserve letting the shooters know, in no uncertain terms, that
Koalas get new home and firefighters honoured
ON JANUARY 23rd 2020 southern Australia’s Black Summer bush fires swept through the Peak View district between Captains Flat and Cooma. They caused a widely-reported twofold disaster. On this day Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust Koala Sanctuary was totally enveloped in the blaze, many native animals perished and tragically an air tanker
Why Orange Roughy should be off the table
Orange roughy fishery report recommends ‘sustainable seafood’ status — but is slammed by conservation groups By Nick Kilvert, ABC Science CONSERVATION GROUPS have slammed moves to reclassify Australia’s orange roughy fishery as sustainable under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification guidelines. CAPTION: Orange Roughy live for over 140 years and don’t reach sexual
24 scientists wrote to these officials about flawed and cruel aerial baiting with 1080 poison
(underway now in NSW, regardless) 17 February 2020 To: The Honourable Sussan Ley MP Minister for Environment, Australia Address: Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 (minister.ley@environment.gov.au) cc: The Honourable David Littleproud MP, Minister for Agriculture, Australia (minister.littleproud@agriculture.gov.au) cc: The Honourable Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Victoria (lily.dambrosio@parliament.vic.gov.au) cc: The Honourable Jaclyn Symes,
Australian govt earns tick for stance on wildlife consumption
1414 Degrees — Damned Hot! But will do us good.
In the COVID-19 recovery phase innovation and new industries vital for Australia. Here’s another one forging ahead. 1414 degrees? Hot, right? That’s damned hot — hot enough to melt silicon, and store vast amounts of renewable energy. 1414 Degrees is also the name of a South Australian company developing and commercialising thermal