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Potentially deadly fire ants found in new Queensland housing development
Two invasive fire ant nests are found and destroyed at Palmview, on the Sunshine Coast, where locals are concerned for the safety of children living and playing in the area.
The wild and wacky moments that shaped the federal election campaign
From injuring a camera operator with a wayward kick to denying falling off a stage, it has been an exhausting five weeks for the two men vying for Australia's top job.
Sting operation: the fight against fire ants and allegations of threats, harassment and stalking
Australian police are routinely escorting biosecurity officers onto private properties after they reported being threatened with dogs and gunsGet our afternoon email, free app or daily news podcastOn a stormy Friday night in Samford, in Brisbane’s north-west, more...
Scientists surprised to discover mayflies and shrimp making their bodies out of ancient gas
The native shrimp _Paratya australiensis_ was among the species found to incorporate carbon from natural gas into their bodies in the Condamine River. Chris Van Wyk/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDWhat’s the currency for all life on Earth? Carbon. Every living thing needs a source...
Tourist in Australia takes drone vision of stranded great white shark before joining rescue – video
Nash Core was travelling through the coastal town of Ardrossan in South Australia with his wife and sons when he came across three men trying to rescue a great white shark stranded in shallow water. Core used his drone to shoot video of the writhing shark before he...
Neurologist concerned after lead discovered in school’s water
Students at a NSW school have been issued bottled water while the source of lead and copper found during routine testing is investigated.
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Bio- | diversity | biodiversity | biosphere …. definitions
bio- ba?.??-/ prefix bio …The combining form bio– is used as a prefix meaning ‘life’. 1. The form bio– comes from Greek bíos, meaning ‘life’. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology diversity d???v??s?ti,d??v??s?ti/ noun 1. the state of being...
Biodiversity: Nature by another Name
The variety of life, the communities they form, and habitats in which they live make up the fabric of life—biodiversity.
To Which We Belong – A film by Pamela Tanner Boll
To Which We Belong is a documentary that highlights farmers and ranchers leavingbehind conventional practices that are no longer profitable or sustainable.With quiet courage, they are improving the health of our soil and sea to save their livelihoods — and our planet....
‘If you don’t have biodiversity, you don’t have a planet’
IUCB World Conservation Congress
Agrees to expand universal access to green spaces and enhance urban biodiversity in 100 cities, representing around 100 million citizens by 2025
Supports the ‘Great Blue Wall Initiative’, the first regionally connected network for a regenerative blue economy to benefit 70 million people, and conserve and restore marine biodiversity
France commits to achieve 30% of protected areas nationally by 2022, and 5% of its Mediterranean maritime area under strong protection by 2027
Australia faces environmental crisis
Since the year 2000, more than 7.7 million hectares of threatened species habitat have been destroyed
Farmers leading the change: regenerating soil and soul
When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.
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Biodiversity: Nature by another Name
The variety of life, the communities they form, and habitats in which they live make up the fabric of life—biodiversity.
The Black Cockatoo
https://vimeo.com/543383292 They slice the upper eddies in threes Skimming as high as your eye can see Those triads of nature’s engineering Unchallenged, aloft, domineering. Their piercing, haunting, hunting cry Clearing the sky...
From little things big things grow – our family and other animals!
Imagine this – Mum, Dad and five kids (ages 6, 9, 15, 17 and 19), sell their place in Nambucca Heads on NSW’s mid north coast and arrive at their new home – 100 acres of trees and grass - with one feature, a windmill! No electricity, no water, no house, not even a...
From fire to farm .. from drought to life .. one man’s story
What does a man, who grew up on a huge tobacco farm in Zimbabwe, developed 140,000 acres of African wildlife business for tourists, and helped manage cattle stations in Central Queensland, do? Become a regenerative agriculturalist, educator and environmentalist,...
Let’s Save Australia – theBEATS Anthem
We share the earth, we need your voice
Sing out Australia, Shout out Australia
Let’s save Australia, Save our Australia
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Biodiversity: Nature by another Name
The variety of life, the communities they form, and habitats in which they live make up the fabric of life—biodiversity.
Injured Wildlife Contact Details
If you find injured or sick wildlife, be sure to call your local wildlife rescue organisation. Do not handle them before you call, as experts can tell you if it is safe for you to touch them and if it is how you can help them. To search online for a wildlife rescue...
BEATS Nature Quiz
Have a bit of fun and take the quiz to find out if you are Pals with Nature, A Budding Ecologist, a Fearful Feline or more…
Farmers leading the change: regenerating soil and soul
When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.
‘Changing Paradigms – The Power of Regenerative Agriculture’ a clip from the veterans and courses to follow
“The word ‘regeneration’ is all about renewal, leading to greater health in a system.” Charlie Massy
Biodiversity – a simple idea that pays
Goondicum Station rated a lower credit risk, attracting a lower interest rate from NAB.