Environment
Rice breeding initiative to reduce crops eco footprint
A black rice breeding project could reduce the crop’s environmental impact by developing new ‘climate smart’ varieties of rice. The......
Koalas in Victoria facing habitat crisis
The Australian Koala Foundation has issued a stark warning regarding the survival of koala populations in Victoria. Emphasises has been......
Nuclear plan in Australia continues to gain reactions
The Opposition Leader’s plan on running nuclear plants in Australia continues in the spotlight. The plan has been received with......
Fashion designer on Australia leading textile consumption
Recent research by the Australia Institute reveals that Australia has now outpaced the United States as the world’s largest consumer......
Knitting Nannas on their way to Canberra
The Knitting Nannas are back and stronger than ever. This week, the Nannas are on their way to Canberra to......
New initiative to support for manufactures using renewable energy
During the much-awaited reveal of the 2024-25 federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to provide additional insights into the......
New book exposes dark side of Native Logging: ‘The Forest Wars’
Last month saw the release of a new book exposing the ugly truths about the native logging industry. Written by......
Global warming already exceeded 1.5 degrees, new research finds
Earlier this year researchers at the University of Western Australia’s Ocean Institute found global warming had already exceeded 1.5 degrees. The......
Combating the Cane Toad scourge
According to the Australian consortium ‘The Cane Toad Coalition’, Cane Toads are invading at 50km per year across Northern Australia.......
Unregulated deforestation taking deadly toll on native wildlife: Report
Climate advocacy groups have uncovered the impacts of large-scale deforestation being undertaken throughout Australia without federal government approval. A joint......