/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced funding outcomes for new projects in their Discovery Scheme that aim to advance Australia's knowledge and contribute to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and social benefits. November 28 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years. November 17 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging The results of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) recent timber testing trial have highlighted critical gaps in the traceability and legality of timber products entering the Australian market. The trial tested 146 timber products from 39 distinct species using advanced scientific techniques such as DNA analysis and stable isotope testing. Shockingly, 25% of the products tested showed inconsistencies with declared species or origin. November 06 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging