Environment
Conservation
'Peter Pan effect': Why reef-killing crown-of-thorns starfish more dangerous than previously thought
Juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish can live for years on a bleached reef eating algae before attacking when the coral returns, a study has found.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Biodiversity
'Environmental vandalism': State's response to secret land audit blasted
A week after the NSW Agriculture Minister released the highly critical secret review of the new laws by the Natural Resources Commission the government has responded.
- by Peter Hannam
Coronavirus pandemic
Farming and conservation groups call for $4b post-pandemic jobs boost
A coalition of farming, land management and conservation groups is calling on Canberra and the states to back a package that could open up 24,000 rural jobs in a post-coronavirus world.
- by Nick O'Malley
Coronavirus pandemic
Taronga launches virtual zoo after coronavirus forces closure
Apart from a short period in 1917, Taronga Zoo has never closed in its 103 years of operation - but the coronavirus pandemic has forced it online.
- by Matt Bungard
Biodiversity
Victoria's plans for logging in bushfire zones 'grossly irresponsible'
The Victorian government has not revealed if it has created new protections in bushfire ravaged native forests as it renews 10 year logging plans.
- by Mike Foley
Biodiversity
'Devastating biodiversity loss' made worse by rise in land clearing
Approvals for clearing trees in NSW soared 13-fold after the Berejiklian government loosened land-clearing laws in 2016.
- by Peter Hannam
Exclusive
Biodiversity
Wildlife survey of dam flood zone found wanting, leaked report says
A government biodiversity survey of a World Heritage zone to be flooded if the Warragamba Dam wall is raised was so rushed its koala component involved peering into just 90 trees.
- by Peter Hannam
Wildlife
Tiny hatchlings giving hope to endangered species
A clutch of rare turtles has hatched over the past month thanks to a new breeding program that may help save the breed.
- by Matt Bungard
Animal cruelty
'Grand old dame' to get elephant companions after circus life
In the 10 years since Saigon retired from a long circus career, the female elephant has had little companionship save a flock of sheep, a donkey, a miniature pony, and lately, three water buffaloes named Larry, Curly and Moe.
- by Peter Hannam
Bushfires
Bushfire 'devastation' for beekeepers as honey production plummets
Beekeepers predict it could take at least a decade for heavily burnt bushland along Australia's east coast to bounce back with the pollen and nectar needed for honey production.
- by Mike Foley
Animals
Chimps get the all-clear in Taronga Zoo health check
Two chimpanzees have undergone their routine check-ups, one that's remarkably similar to humans.
- by Taylor Denny