Environment
Century-long drought over as quolls thrive again
23 April
Previously extinct eastern quolls are scavenging and scouting the Australian mainland in numbers not seen for more than 60 years. Researchers on Wednesday said 15 of the cat-sized marsupials were “thriving” after being released into a new...[Read More]
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
23 April
As extreme weather events ramp up across the nation, climate change is also having a devastating impact on the very thing needed to help treat victims. An Australian world-first study into the effect of global warming on blood donations and supply...[Read More]
No walk in the park for nuclear reactors at life’s end
23 April
It may feel far, far away but the energy sources getting hooked up to the grid today will eventually need to be put out to pasture. Decommissioning is a major undertaking for any industrial facility yet for nuclear power plants – on the table...[Read More]
Deal to sink harmful fishing subsidies edges closer
16 April
What’s happened to all the fish? We’ve eaten them all. Overfishing has long-wreaked havoc on ecosystems and coastal communities reliant on marine life, and government handouts are largely to blame, according to Dirk Zeller, leader of the...[Read More]
Coffee, chocolate and red meat are killing the planet
16 April
Caffeine addicts, chocoholics and red meat lovers be warned – you’re making the planet sick. Coffee and chocolate may be essential pick-me-ups to power through a chaotic world – and a piece of steak can help too – but they are high on the...[Read More]
Appetite for destruction: nation’s food security threat
9 April
Australia must take urgent action to address growing risks to its food security from geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate-related shocks, a report has warned. The issue has been “taken for granted” and must be elevated to...[Read More]
Millions for farmers after worst harvest in 15 years
9 April
A $55 million support package will help farmers and rural communities struggling to survive an escalating drought crisis that’s wiped billions from the economy. Unveiling the measures on Tuesday, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas declared the...[Read More]
App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables
2 April
Software that could warn farmers if they were being short-changed by renewable energy proposals could be available sooner after a $500,000 investment in the technology. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency announced the investment to fast-track...[Read More]
Free-roaming cats cost the economy billions
2 April
With more pet cats than ever before, owners who let them roam free are costing the Australian economy billions of dollars. Diseases that cats are exposed to on the street can spread to humans, causing illnesses including acute sickness and birth...[Read More]
Baby turtles released after being saved from ex-cyclone
2 April
Endangered baby turtles evacuated from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred’s line of fire have been safely released by wildlife authorities. A record number of loggerhead turtle eggs from northern NSW beaches were relocated as Alfred bore down in early...[Read More]
Considerations with ESG investments – what you need to know
27 March
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]
Disaster response storm brewing over federal finances
27 March
Money to make communities more resilient to climate change-fuelled floods, fires and storms has been dwarfed by the multi-billion-dollar taxpayer burden of disaster response. Commonwealth spending on payments to help households and businesses in the...[Read More]
Food and fibre get millions to fend off Trump tariffs
26 March
As Australia’s red meat and wine sectors face the threat of US tariffs, the federal government has stepped in to protect the nation’s lucrative export industry. The Labor government has set aside $6.8 million in the federal budget to maintain...[Read More]
Government kicks can down the road on climate target
19 March
Labor has been canvassing Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target for more than a year leading up to the federal election despite having ruled out a pre-poll announcement, it can be revealed. Countries must refresh goals to slash greenhouse...[Read More]
Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout
19 March
Northern Australia’s massive crocodile population is munching its way through huge numbers of feral pigs, with the apex predator’s changing diet having a significant impact on the environment. Since they were protected in 1971, croc numbers in...[Read More]