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Unmasking Greenwashing: ACCR Takes Santos to Federal Court

Unmasking Greenwashing: ACCR Takes Santos to Federal Court The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has taken Santos Ltd to court, alleging that the company engaged in greenwashing—misleading investors and the public about its environmental impact and plans for achieving net-zero emissions....

NSW Rural Fire Service Aircraft Fleet

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is renowned for its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and the environment from the devastating effects of bushfires. One of the most critical components of their firefighting arsenal is their diverse...

Vivid Sydney Spectacular Displays of Light, Music, and Ideas

Illuminating Humanity: Vivid Sydney 2024 Unveils Spectacular Displays of Light, Music, and Ideas Welcome to Vivid Sydney 2024, where the city transforms into a mesmerizing canvas of light, music, and ideas, captivating the senses and igniting the imagination. From May 24th to...

Fugitive methane emissions kill Net Zero ambitions

Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, meaning industry efforts to meet the country’s net zero targets may need to be significantly recalibrated, according to a new report.  The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently published estimates of actual methane...

Rethinking Carbon Emissions in Australia’s Native Forests

Sound Science and Sustainable Solutions: Rethinking Carbon Emissions in Australia's Native Forests Australia's native forests have become a focal point in discussions about carbon emissions, climate change, and sustainable management. A recent academic study, authored by former CSIRO chief research scientist Dr....

Japanese Pottery: Satsuma & Japanese Era Names (Nengo)

The Japanese province of Satsuma gave its name to a variety of wares that were made all over the country and exported all over the world in the latter half of the 19th century. Combining undoubted ornamental quality with a whiff of...

The fine art of Archibald winner and UNSW alumna

Archibald Prize winner Julia Gutman paints portraits whose stories run deep, and are layered with meaning and with textiles, too. Julia Gutman with her work Head in the sky, feet on the ground at the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023 winners...

Meet the Frackers: Schlumberger aka SLB

Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company based in Houston, Texas that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris, the London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange. Schlumberger has an office in Roma, Australia and has petro-technical teams in Australia,...

Capturing Nature exhibition ° Early scientific photography from Australian Museum

Australia’s earliest scientific photographs on display at Charles Darwin University's CDU Art Gallery reveal the scientific discoveries of Australian Museum scientists between the 1850s-90s. A new exhibit,...

Native Title Tribunal Greenlights Santos Gas Mining in Pilliga Forest

Gomeroi People Vow to Keep Fighting as Native Title Tribunal Greenlights Santos Gas Mining in Pilliga Forest 20 May 2025 - In a deeply controversial decision handed...

Human Plan of Management to Save the Koala

Australia's first Koala Kiss Site will be Gwydir Shire in NSW according to The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF). Gwydir's Koala Kiss Site is part of the larger...

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eSafety Cheers Government Age Assurance Trial

In a bid to shield children from inappropriate online content, eSafety is enthusiastically embracing the Government's announcement of an age assurance trial. This trial...

OpenField Arts Festival in Berry NSW

A new contemporary arts festival will be held in the historic town of Berry from June 22 to 25, 2023, further establishing the Shoalhaven...

Gregory Halpern “between the documentary and fine art”

During the Magnum-Speos Documentary & Photojournalism class, 2021, students were asked to present their analysis of a Magnum photographer. Analysis by Mark Anning of Gregory Halpern, as much as possible in his own words ...

Japanese Pottery: Satsuma & Japanese Era Names (Nengo)

The Japanese province of Satsuma gave its name to a variety of wares that were made all over the country and exported all over...

Ending Native Forest Logging Bill 2023, Hansard speeches

The full Hansard speeches in the Senate during the 15 June 2023 debate on the proposed Ending Native Forest Logging Bill 2023: Senator RICE (Victoria) (09:02):...

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PHOTO Australia Closes: A Curtain Falls on a Rising Festival

Australia’s photography community has lost one of its brightest platforms. PHOTO Australia, the organisation behind Victoria’s acclaimed PHOTO festival, has announced it will close after seven transformative years, with the 2026 edition officially cancelled. The news...

Reuters Photojournalist Resigns Over Gaza Coverage

Valerie Zink Resigns from Reuters: “I can’t conceive of wearing this press pass with anything but deep shame and grief” Canadian photojournalist Valerie Zink has resigned from Reuters after eight years, condemning the news agency’s role...

Radiating the Sounds of Australia: The Radiators’ Journey

The Birth of The Radiators In the sun-soaked streets of Sydney, Australia, during the late 1970s, a group of young musicians came together to create something that would soon become iconic in the world of Australian...

Developing Crisis at Kodak Eastman Exposed

Another Unwanted “Kodak Moment” for Kodak Eastman Eastman Kodak — the 133-year-old brand that taught the world to “press the button” and let them do the rest — has warned investors that it may not be...

Australia’s Illicit Drug Consumption Hits Record High

Ice, cocaine, heroin use surge despite $11.5 billion market dip Australia’s consumption of methylamphetamine (“ice”), cocaine, MDMA, and heroin has soared to record highs, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program Report 24 by...

Western Sydney Oyster Festival Surprises in August, Shucks!

From the Estuary to the Esky: Rooty Hill’s Oyster Festival Brings Farm-Fresh Bivalves and a Shuckload of Fun to Western Sydney Let’s be honest—Rooty Hill isn’t exactly known for its briny sea breeze. It’s not a...

“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million

“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million—Becomes Second Most Valuable Movie Prop Ever Auctioned On July 16, Heritage Auctions sold the iconic Rosebud sled from Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane for an astonishing $14.75 million,...

Murujuga Art listed as Australian Cultural World Heritage site

Murujuga World Heritage Listing Sparks Calls to Block Gas Hub Expansion “Today, Australia rewrote the World Heritage listing in the interests of the gas industry.”— Raelene Cooper, Mardudhunera custodian and founder of Save Our Songlines The Murujuga...

First Nations Ancient Wisdom Improves Solar Power Forecasting

Ancient Wisdom Meets AI: First Nations Calendars Power Up Solar Forecasting in World-First Study In the sun-drenched heart of Australia’s Northern Territory, where the desert blooms in cycles understood long before the Gregorian calendar arrived, a...

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A Guide to “Magic: The Gathering” for Collectors

The Magic of Collecting: A Guide to “Magic: The Gathering” for Collectors Since its debut in 1993, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has enchanted millions of...

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Another $450,000 Fine: Is Forestry Corp NSW Still Fit for Purpose?

Ancient Trees, Modern Penalties: Is Forestry Corporation Still Fit for Purpose? The illegal logging of ancient trees in New South Wales state forests has once...

AI jobs are increasing productivity, says PwC

In a significant development for the global labor market, sectors more exposed to AI are experiencing a remarkable surge in productivity, according to PwC's...

Bulga State Forest logging and protests in NSW

Locals banded together to form Save Bulga Forest earlier in 2023, pressuring Forestry Corporation to halt logging until after the state election. Forestry Corp...

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