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Warning following Darwin croc killings

After a string of crocodile killings in Darwin over the past week, the Parks and Wildlife Commission NT has issued a reminder that killing, selling or possessing crocodiles without a permit is illegal. Police are investigating five crocodile deaths in ... >> view original

Descendant of Charles Darwin once failed biology, but now fights to save species

"This" being our planet, biodiversity and the environment, which Darwin believes will be the great paradigm change of this century. "There's a whole shift going on around the planet – not in Australia, but America, England, Germany, France... Their ... >> view original

Defence Force opposes controversial Kulaluk development near Darwin air ...

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is opposing a plan to develop Aboriginal land near the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin because of concerns about noise complaints and public safety. The land fronting Dick Ward Drive and Bagot Road, ... >> view original

Death in custody at Darwin city police station, man found in cell 'non-responsive'

A man has died in custody at a police station in central Darwin overnight, police say. The 59-year-old man was taken into custody for alcohol offences at 6:00pm last night and brought to the Darwin city watch house. Officers did a routine cell check ... >> view original

Media to share content on climate change

Twenty-five leading media companies sealed an agreement yesterday to form a global Climate Publishers Network to promote awareness of climate change. Members will work together to enhance coverage of global warming in the run-up to the Nov 30- ... >> view original

Great Barrier Reef under the spotlight for World Turtle Day – video

Queensland is gearing up for World Turtle Day on 23 May, and the beaches of the Great Barrier Reef are in the spotlight. Doctor Col Limpus of the threatened species unit at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection says promoting the day is ... >> view original

NASA's SMAP Possesses Multi Talents...Tests Soil Moisture + Can Determine ...

[SatNews] NASA's new Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission to map global soil moisture and detect whether soils are frozen or thawed has begun science operations. High-resolution global soil moisture map from SMAP's combined radar and ... >> view original

Science explains why men exist

SOME women would prefer a world where men don't exist. Just picture it. No hogging the remote. No beard clippings in the sink. After all, it works for other species. Komodo dragons can reproduce without sex with a male partner. So can whiptail lizards, ... >> view original

Argentine court weighs whether an orangutan can be moved to a sanctuary

A court in Argentina is set to decide if Sandra, a 29-year-old orangutan legally recognised as a "non-human person," should be released from the Buenos Aires zoo to live the rest of her life in freedom. Last December, another court granted the 29-year-old ... >> view original

Rare double from mother nature lights up Australia's skies and waters

Photographers are treated to a spectacular light show from the Aurora Australis, with bioluminescence adding a neon glow to the waters. On their own, the neon-blue patches lighting up the night waters of the River Derwent in Tasmania, Australia would ... >> view original