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A logged area of Victorian Mountain Ash forest
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025

Native forest logging will now be subject to national environmental standards – legally binding rules to set clear goals for environmental protection. But where are the details of these standards? And how will they be enforced and monitored?

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A scar tree.
Wednesday, 26 Nov 2025

The Lesslie Fellowship supports an early-career researcher to undertake applied environmental work that connects science, community and action, addressing real-world challenges across land, culture and sustainability.

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Researcher, Xuemei Bai, stands in front of the Fenner building with a grass tree beside her.
Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025

Distinguished Professor Xuemei Bai has been recognised as a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher, highlighting how widely her work has shaped thinking across geographies and disciplines.

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