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Conservation efforts to save the critically endangered carpentarian grasswren bird have led to a government funded strategic burning program on an outback cattle station.
Source: ABC News | Duration: 1min 16sec
Topics: birds, mount-isa-4825
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Is 'vegan leather' sustainable?
By Tegan Taylor for Life Matters
Many stores — particularly those that spruik their ethical standards — are now offering "vegan leather" products. So are vegan leather goods just for those who want to avoid animal products? Or are they kinder on the environment too?
Nesting Eagles fuel AFL success
A new family focus may be what's driving three new dads who are fuelling the West Coast Eagles' early success this AFL season, writes Clint Thomas.
Undies for mental health
By Jo Prendergast and Jessica Hayes
The curator of a popular Instagram page featuring naked Australian farmers is launching an underwear line to raise funds for mental health workshops.
Buy nothing and fix everything
A number of Perth initiatives are challenging our throwaway culture by encouraging community giving, repairing and more thoughtful buying.
