Australia
COP25 and Australia’s responsibility to the Pacific
This week, 200 world leaders are meeting in Madrid to track their progress towards the 2015 Paris Agreement targets. These......
Most cases of heart failure in hospitals could have been avoided
According to statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, more than 60,000 hospital admissions for heart failure could......
Drought causes emissions to stabilise
Greenhouse gas emissions from farms dropped nearly six per cent over the past year due to the effects of drought,......
Australia speaks: Climate change a main concern for our future
The Scanlon Foundation’s Mapping Social Cohesion report for 2019 has identified climate change as a leading issue for Australians. The......
Federal Court rules landmark vaginal mesh class action lawsuit
Women left in debilitating pain after faulty trans-vaginal mesh implants have won a landmark court case, after multinational company Johnson......
Factors behind the rise of homeschooling in Australia
Concerns around bullying, support for students with disabilities and dissatisfaction with mainstream education has led to thousands of parents to......
PANDA week shines light on maternal depression and anxiety
Advocates are hoping to raise awareness around anxiety and depression during pregnancy this PANDA week. Perinatal depression and anxiety affects......
Aboriginal community fights to protect sacred trees
This week work has resumed on widening the Western Highway. However, it comes at the expense of thousands of trees......
NT: Highest Number of Children in Protection Services
A draft report released by the Australian Productivity Commission reveals children in the Northern Territory are four times more likely......
Concerns over government’s drought assistance package
Farmers and professionals have raised concerns that the Federal government’s drought relief package doesn’t address the needs of rural communities......