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A great big new forest park won't save Leadbeater's possum

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imageLeadbeater's possum needs more than a 'set and forget' approach to conserving the forests where it lives.AAP Image/Healesville Sanctuary

The recent change to the conservation status of Leadbeater’s possum from endangered to critically endangered has renewed calls for an extended national park, because some experts argue that both the possum...

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The off-topic Conversation #43

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Hi folks!

Cory’s on holiday leave for a few weeks, so I’m stepping in on his behalf to welcome you to this week’s OTC.

And so, welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to...

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A $147m budget saving missed: income management has failed

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imageSince the NT Intervention a large body of evidence has built up showing that income management does not achieve its stated goals. So why does it continue?AAP/Dean Lewins

The expensive and extensive government-funded evaluation of income management in the Northern Territory clearly failed to find it worth ongoing funding. Note the following...

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