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Philanthropists and scientists join forces on biodiversity

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 9th December 2022 - The new Biodiversity Council will centre Indigenous knowledge and foster public recognition of Australia’s biodiversity crisis. Big philanthropy is uniting with experts from…

Budget prioritises climate change protection and preparedness

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 25th October 2022 - The environment is a clear winner in the federal budget, with natural disaster, conservation and renewable energy initiatives getting slices of the funding pie. Clean energy innovation,…

Federal budget preview

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 19th October 2022 - What matters most to the social sector ahead of the release of the Albanese government’s first federal budget? Prime minister Anthony Albanese flagged his government’s first budget…

How do you reverse a legacy narrative?

Felicity Green, Wednesday, 5th October 2022 - For purpose leaders and advocates often come up against narratives that are outdated and need to be challenged. How do you do that? Felicity Green explains. In the pursuit of making…

Government seeking collaboration to stop environmental decline

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 19th July 2022 - Australia’s environment is sick and getting worse, but the government is flagging a desire to work with the sector to address the mess. The federal government has left the door open…

ACF launches bid to have off-shore gas project reassessed

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 28th June 2022 - The Scarborough gas project would release more than a billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, potentially endangering one of Australia’s most beloved environmental…

Community Sector Hits Back at Climate Solutions Fund

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 27th February 2019 - The government’s rebadging of Tony Abbott’s emissions reduction fund as a “Climate Solutions Fund” has been slammed by community groups, who say it will be ineffective in solving…

Sector Action Needed For the ‘Climate Election’

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 31st October 2018 - The environmental sector needs to step up efforts to ensure serious action on climate change is part of all political parties’ federal election platform, a sector leader says. Kelly…

Australia Labelled A ‘Laggard’ On Cutting Climate Pollution

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 17th November 2016 - Australia has come under fire for its “unambitious climate policies” and been ranked among the worst developed countries for climate change action. The latest climate change performance…

NFP Rates Political Parties’ Enviro Policies

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 31st May 2016 - The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has delivered an election scorecard rating the major political parties’ environmental policies out of 100 points and has given…

Forming Bonds Between Businesses and Advocates

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 9th March 2016 - While corporations and advocacy groups often appear to be on opposing sides, advocates are keen to build relationships with businesses to achieve change. Ellie Cooper investigates.…

Conservation Foundation Appoints Top Gun as President

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 16th September 2014 - Australian corporate leader and environmental activist Geoff Cousins AM has been appointed as President of one of the countries largest Not for Profit environmental lobby groups;…

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