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Millions
moths in cities

Bogong moths blanket Australian cities as numbers stay precarious

Daily Yarn newsroom 53 words · 16 sec read

Millions of bogong moths are covering Australian cities, but the insects are still considered endangered. According to The Conversation, the moths are facing growing pressure from climate change. The species is small and easily overlooked, yet its situation remains serious even as large numbers appear in urban areas, and its future is uncertain.

read more at The Conversation AU
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$28m
Cost of the waterless barrier south of Broome

$28m ‘waterless barrier’ aims to keep cane toads out of the Pilbara

Daily Yarn newsroom 59 words · 18 sec read

A $28 million project will try to stop cane toads reaching WA’s Pilbara by cutting off their water across 7,500 square kilometres south of Broome. Dams and tanks on six pastoral stations will be modified so toads can’t drink. The toad front is about 100km from Broome. Rio Tinto, Curtin University and Karajarri Traditional Owners are partners, with works starting in 2027.

read more at ABC News WA