Science & Environment
ACT Lawson grasslands under threat – part 1
Wednesday, February 21 2024
In Part I we look at the threat posed by Defence Housing Australia to the critically endangered Natural Temperate Grasslands......
Black Saturday survivors demand safer and renewable energy
Tuesday, February 20 2024
Black Saturday bushfire survivors are calling the government to implement safer and renewable energy. It has been 15 years since......
The hidden health benefits of cleaning up our cars
Thursday, February 15 2024
The Federal government has announced two new fuel standards aimed at improving the impact of transport emissions. But it’s not......
Food systems can achieve more
Wednesday, February 14 2024
There are significant challenges for many countries in the Asia Pacific region in food sustainability. Modern supply chain logistics favours......
Repair it don’t replace it
Wednesday, February 14 2024
In 2023, the EU passed legislation encouraging users to repair purchased goods under a ‘right to repair.’ Users are now......
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: still more to be done for women in STEM
Monday, February 12 2024
Yesterday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to celebrating the contribution and efforts of......
Microplastics: a hidden hazard
Thursday, February 8 2024
Microplastics are plastics smaller than five millimetres in diameter, and they’ve become a concern for researchers.They’re considered as emerging pollutants......
Logging continues around threatened Gliders
Tuesday, February 6 2024
Native forest logging in New South Wales came under scrutiny last year when Forestry Corporation NSW was forced to stop......
Water quality an issue for regional Australia
Tuesday, February 6 2024
Access to clean water is a key issue for people in many countries around the world. In Australia, large cities......
Thousands of sheep stranded off Perth coast
Tuesday, February 6 2024
The Australian Government’s “bloody disgraceful” indecision on the MV Bahijah, stranded off Perth’s coast, has sparked anger and frustration. The......