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Social media technology could save our slug!

    25 September 2023

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    Ibis: fledgling to flock

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    08 June 2023

    Water for the environment is supporting Ibis throughout their lifecycle.

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    Australia’s first Annual Climate Change Statement

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    01 December 2022

    Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has delivered the Australian Government’s…

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    29 September 2023

    The Australian and Queensland governments have announced a further $2.8 million to protect…

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    Partnerships play crucial role in health of Murray-Darling Basin

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    28 September 2023

    First Nations peoples, farmers, scientists and state governments have helped deliver around 30…

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    $70m for South Australia's Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub

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    25 September 2023

    We’re providing up to $70 million in funding to support the establishment of the Port Bonython…

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    Australia signs High Seas Biodiversity Treaty

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    25 September 2023

    Australia has signed the new High Seas Biodiversity Treaty.

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    Consultation open: Capacity Investment Scheme Draft Term Sheet for the South Australia and Victoria tender

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    25 September 2023

    Now open: consultation on the Draft Term Sheet for the delivery of the Capacity Investment Scheme (…

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    Funding boost for Traditional Owner-led Reef projects

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    25 September 2023

    The Australian Government has announced $3 million to expand the Traditional Use of Marine Resource…

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    25 September 2023

    We are seeking feedback on four proposed scheduling decisions.

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    25 September 2023

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