We are looking for new members from Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria to join the Committee on Aboriginal and ...

The Australian Heritage Grants program provides support for National Heritage-listed places. The program provides $5.3 million each year. There is a call for applications each year. Places recognised ...

Cane toads were released in North Queensland in 1935 to help control beetles that were damaging sugar cane crops. But they quickly became pests, and later migrated rapidly poisoning native species.

improve conservation, preservation and access to National Heritage listed place values, and access to National Heritage listed places enrich appreciation of the values of listed National Heritage ...

On 18 December 2024, the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) delivered their final report to the Minister for Environment and Water.

We are increasing Australia’s capacity to adapt to the climate crisis. Adapting to climate change means adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects. We are working to adapt at the ...

The Australian Government regulates the quality of petrol and diesel sold in Australia. Poor fuel quality can damage the environment, vehicles and our health. Our fuel quality standards seek to: ...

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Worldwide, there are about 400 species of sharks. Of these, around 180 species occur in Australian waters, of which about 70 are thought to be endemic. Sharks occur in all habitats around the ...

The Community Batteries for Household Solar program will install more than 420 batteries across Australia. This will provide shared storage for up to 100,000 households. The batteries will store ...

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