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We're going on a beetle hunt

This is a story about what it's like to tackle an entirely new problem, so nothing is easy. Not even catching some beetles.

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Disability advocate Marcus Dadd: ‘I hope I can inspire people to chase their dreams’

Fenner graduate and disability advocate Marcus Dadd has a passion for inclusive and sustainable practices in agriculture.

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Australia’s summer weather heats up

Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick gives us the run down of what is expected to be Australia's hottest hummer on record.

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Two men  outdoors
Tuesday, 01 Jul 2025
  • News

In this collaborative project, researchers are working to develop future satellites for fire management by using traditional Indigenous knowledge and collaborating on remote sensing technology to help manage wildfires.

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soil
Monday, 26 May 2025
  • News

Help develop targeted solutions for rehabilitating salt-affected soils using salt-tolerant plants, biochar, and advanced analysis techniques. This PhD project includes glasshouse trials, chemical analysis, and hyperspectral imaging.

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An aerial image of a logged forest area in Victoria.
Friday, 02 May 2025
  • Analysis and opinion

Fenner researchers, Maldwyn John Evans, Chris Taylor and Prof David Lindenmayer explain what needs to be done to restore Victoria’s forest after logging.

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A bush stone-curlew hiding behind a tree with a radio transmitter on its back.
Thursday, 10 Apr 2025
  • News

Twenty-four bush stone-curlews will be reintroduced to the wild on Phillip Island to help the species regain a foothold in Victoria, where it is critically endangered.

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A regent honeyeater on a branch in the bush.
Friday, 04 Apr 2025
  • News

A hidden threat facing one of Australia’s most iconic birds has been uncovered in a new study led by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Dr Ross Crates from Fenner.

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Thursday, 27 Mar 2025
  • Education story

Find out what makes our degree special.

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Thursday, 27 Mar 2025
  • Education story

We are all about wicked problems.

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A coral reef with colourful fish and coral and sun shining down from above.
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025
  • News

Australia’s environment improved slightly in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of above-average conditions, but major challenges remain.

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Fire in LA with sparks in the foreground.
Thursday, 06 Feb 2025
  • Analysis and opinion

The Los Angeles fires were caused by a perfect storm of bad conditions. ANU climate expert Dr Liz Hanna says Australians in urban areas should pay attention.

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