The invasive weed 'on steroids' that's taken over parts of the outback
By SBS News
Community Score: 50% | 1.0K views | 5d
0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down
Record rainfall in Australia's outback this year has fuelled an explosion of buffel grass — transforming the usually red desert landscape into a green oasis. It's a sight that can be seen from space. Classified a weed in the Northern Territory, the highly resilient plant has been described as an invasive species "on steroids". While it's being welcomed by graziers — environmentalists and Traditional Owners are calling for better management. Read more: https://bit.ly/3qBhrgi
More from SBS News
- War in the Middle East escalates | Nearly 800 killed by US and Israeli strikes — Score: 50%
- US sinks Iranian ship in first torpedo attack since WWII — Score: 50%
- China lowers growth target | ACCC eyes airfares | ASX bounces back — Score: 50%
- US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lankan coast | NATO defences destroy missile over Turkiye — Score: 50%
- Albanese and Carney on war in the Middle East — Score: 50%
- Israeli politician Amit Halevi says Israel is approaching war in Iran with ‘same ideology’ as Gaza — Score: 50%