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"To Dam or be dammed": An interview with Jack Fletcher

Ever since he first laid eyes on the Kimberley region of far north Western Australia in 1965 Jack Fletcher has seen its potential.

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Rally for hunger striking farmer

Hundreds of farmers have rallied in Canberra in support of a sheep farmer who's been perched on a tower on his property on hunger strike for six weeks. Peter Spencer is protesting against laws that ban...

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Grain crops water trial reaches milestone

A Mallee sustainable farming agronomist says a trial at Karoonda looking at water efficiency in grain crops has completed its first year.

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Our rivers are still dying for a drink

Victorian Premier John Brumby is trying to buy Victorians a drink in this election year. But the rivers are still dying of thirst.

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Working together

Agricultural scientists and researchers are planning to emerge from their air-conditioned offices and engage with farmers to gain practical insights into problems posed by climate change.

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Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission findings

One hundred and seventy-three people died. Finally, the 900-page Teague report on Victoria's Black Saturday disaster outlines how and why.

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Economist tells farmers to cash in on urban sprawl

Producers should be cashing in on, rather than bemoaning, an urban sprawl that's eating into farming land, according to an agricultural economist.

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Willow control program at risk from Victorian funding cut

A national weeds program is in jeopardy as a result of a Victorian Government decision to cut its funding.

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'Fluker Posts' involve public in park protection

The Fluker Post is a simple device for keeping an eye on forest tracks.

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A new approach to climate: the PICCC

Last week Australia's new Climate Commission was announced. This week there's the new Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre opening its doors.

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Letting go: Bob's gift to the environment

Letting go of the land is tough.

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Lead researcher into alpine grazing not happy

The scientist chosen to investigate the effects of alpine grazing on bushfires, says he's disappointed with the poor communication surrounding the project. University of Sydney forest ecologist, Mark...

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Final days to remove cattle from national park

The countdown is on. There's only one day left before the cattle have to be out of the Alpine National Park under orders from the Federal Government. More than 500 people gathered in Melbourne last...

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Cattle say goodbye to high country

Today marks the deadline for cattle to be out of the Alpine National Park. The stock were part of a trial, instigated by the State Government, investigating whether their presence reduces bushfire fuel...

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Carbon sequestration - what's in it for landholders?

Ever thought about planting trees for the purpose of the removal and storage of carbon? Dr Lyndall Bull, ANU Research Fellow and board member of the Cooperative Research Centre, says trees can be...

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Farm Day encouraging people to buy local

While there's some divide between city and rural areas when it comes to budget allocations, Farm Day is a great initiative to bridge that gap. It's a day, first trialed in Victoria back in 2006, when...

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A change in climate means a change in farming practises

How you would alter your farming enterprise to adapt to a changing climate? Victoria's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability has been asking this very question around the state. Kate Auty has...

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Microwave weed killer being developed

Researchers are close to developing a novel way to kill weeds - using a microwave.

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Native seed in demand

In an Australian first, native seeds are being grown and harvested on a commericial scale to meet the needs of landholders, farmers, local councils and mining companies. Less than one per cent of...

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Truckers, coal miners, aluminium producers and farmers: Victoria's reaction...

Regional Victoria is digesting the carbon tax details which were released over the weekend. While some are concerned about the impacts it will have on industry and jobs, others say it is a positive...

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Earthwatch inspired citizen science morphs into mildew mania

The home and schools based computer is becoming a critical tool in citizen science.

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Australia reaches out to Africa

The recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, in Perth, offered Australia an opportunity to showcase the beauty of Western Australia, but also to gift the talents and expertise in our...

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Iconic animals - the koala

Bush Telegraph's Iconic animal series continues with a focus on our changing relationship to the koala.

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Iconic animals - the dingo

The dingo holds an ambiguous place in Australian culture. To some people the dog is a cunning pest. To others, it is part of our natural heritage.

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Just don't say 'climate change'

Farming has much to lose when it comes to climate change. Combine a few unpredictable years and more cases of extreme weather, and farm incomes start drying up.

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City growth the road to wetland protection

Carving a four lane freeway through the bush hardly sounds like the best way to save a small rare lizard.

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Bhutan aims to increase national happiness by being world's first organic...

The small, landlocked country of Bhutan is aiming to increase its national happiness by becoming the first country in the world to completely shift to organic farming.

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Bhutan to boost Gross National Happiness with organics

The small, landlocked country of Bhutan is aiming to increase its national happiness by becoming the first country in the world to completely shift to organic farming.

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Philanthropists look to increase funding for sustainable agriculture

There is renewed interest from philanthropists in funding agricultural research and education.

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Bee larvae taste like bacon, and other reasons to eat more insects

Melbourne Museum serves chocolate covered fly pupae to encourage patrons to swap four legs for six when it comes to protein

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Lyn Allison, Germaine Greer, Alan Gray

Selling up for the forest and long history of sustainability.

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National Parks

National Parks history and importance

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A group of Frankston residents a step closer to winning a decades long land...

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Dark Emu argues against 'Hunter Gatherer' history of Indigenous Australians

A fresh perspective of Indigenous history showing evidence of village populations, crop harvesting, and irrigation, is all explored in Bruce Pascoe's new book Dark Emu.

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Wide open spaces at Caulfield

Proposals for residential development at Caulfield Racecourse have sparked debate about land use at the site.

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The 2014 Bob Hawke Landcare Award

Pip Courtney talks to former Prime Minister Bob Hawke about the establishment of Landcare, 25 years on, and we meet the winner of the 2014 Bob Hawke award, Colin Seis.

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Hydraulic Fracturing

What is fracking and what is it used for?

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Fracking and the Environment

How much does the practice of fracking impact upon the environment?

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West Gippsland quarry plans at Bunyip North to require environmental effects...

West Gippsland residents opposed to plans for a new quarry say they are pleased it will have to go through an environmental effects statement process.

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Great Ocean Road erosion prompts call for plan to preserve tourist...

Thousands of cubic metres of sand have been washed away from beaches along the Great Ocean Road at Apollo Bay and Marengo with local residents calling on state and federal governments to do more to...

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Federal election 2019: Major parties accused of neglecting a 'broken'...

The Landcare movement has the ability to unite farmers and environmentalists, but it hasn't received much attention in an election campaign infatuated with climate change.

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Meat off the menu at Melbourne's Moreland City Council on Mondays, and...

The meat industry says a Melbourne council's decision to take meat off its menu on Mondays could damage regional economies for little environmental gain.

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