Environmental conservation Archives

First Nations Activist Speaks out Against Logging in Tasmanian Highlands

The Wire

This week, the Tasmanian Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction to stop logging in the central highlands, to protect the...

Repair Cafe – Lili Favrel

8CCC Big Brekky Content

The Repair Café is on again this year! With the aim of keeping things out of landfill, and learning how to repair our belongings, this free skill-share event brings together volunteer expert repairers to help you fix anything from bikes to clothes, to electronics and jewellery, plus a whole lot more. Event Coordinator, Lili Favrel, shares with the Big Brekky Show what’s on at this fabulous community event, held on Sunday 5th November at 50+ Community Centre, 11 Wills Terrace. The event is supported by Arid Lands Environment Centre and the Alice Springs Community Bank

Adrian Tomlinson ALEC CEO – Singleton water licence

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with the CEO of Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) Adrian Tomlinson. He discussed how the community can find information about the current state of play regarding the Singleton Station water licence. The approval of the largest groundwater licence in the history of the Northern Territory puts arid ecosystems at risk of being destroyed.

Collaboration with farmers key in conserving native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes

The Wire

Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of deforestation. Less than 5% of native vegetation remains on roadsides and...

2022 was a good year for nature in Australia, but three problems persist

The Wire

A new report on Australia’s environment reveals 2022 was a good year for our rivers and vegetation – but it...

Environmental groups concerned with AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

The Wire

Environmental conservation groups are concerned about Australia acquiring nuclear submarines saying it undermines environmental protection efforts and increases the threat...

First Nations leadership crucial for climate action

The Wire

Communities are reeling from natural disasters across the continent as campaigners call for immediate climate action. This comes in the...