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Grants open: Indigenous Protected Areas

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  • Grants
Applications are now open for grants under the Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) program for new and expanding IPAs.
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Grants open: Saving Native Species (Priority Species)

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  • Threatened
Applications are now open for grants of up to $20 million under the Saving Native Species Program.
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Grant funding available to reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

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  • Reef
Grant funding of $3.5 million is now available to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier Reef.
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Reducing the catch of protected species in our waters

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  • Threatened
$2.8 million in grants will go to 7 projects that aim to stop or reduce the bycatch of protected species through the Threatened and Migratory Species…
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Light pollution grants

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  • EPBC Act
The Australian Government is investing over $200,000 for 5 new projects that turn off the lights to protect the coastal habitat of Australia’s…
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$70m Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub grants now open

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to support the development of a hydrogen hub in the Townsville region.
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Opening soon: energy efficiency grants to support small and medium businesses

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  • Energy
Update on 3 April 2023: closed to new applications
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Industry Information session for Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program – Townsville Region grant program

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  • Climate change
An online Industry Information Session will be held on 2 March 2023 between 2.30-3.30pm (ADST) or 1.30-2.30pm Queensland local time.
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Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub grant guidelines available

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  • Climate change
Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub grants open in March 2023 and you can preview the guidelines now The Australian Government is delivering on its…
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World leading scientific research using 3D X-ray technology for the detection of illegal wildlife trafficking

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  • Wildlife trade
The ‘Detecting illegal wildlife trafficking via real time tomography 3D x-ray imaging and automated algorithms’ paper by Pirotta et al.
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Convicted wildlife trafficker deported after serving term of imprisonment

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  • Compliance
A Malaysian national was deported today 8 April 2022 after serving a jail sentence for attempting to export native reptiles out of Australia.

Great Artesian Basin Lynn Brake Scholarship winner announced on World Water Day

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  • Water
Today on World Water Day 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment marks the theme: Groundwater – making the invisible visible,…

Charges follow investigation into illegal trade of Australian native lizards

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  • Compliance
A joint Commonwealth and state investigation into the illegal trade of native Australian lizards has culminated in the arrest and charging of a 26-…

Australian Heritage Grants 2021-22 are open

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  • Heritage
Grants totalling $5.3 million are now available for projects that protect Australia’s rich tapestry of cultural, natural and historic heritage sites.