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Climate of the Nation Report: Australia Climate Research

The Climate of the Nation 2022 Report reveals record numbers of Australians who are “very concerned” about climate change as record floods and extreme weather continue to wreak havoc across eastern Australia, and a majority believe governments are not doing enough...

Planting Habitat Trees for the Critically Endangered Western Ringtail Possum

The western ringtail possum or ngwayir is a threatened species under Australian State and Commonwealth legislation. In Western Australia the species is listed as Critically Endangered fauna under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. Nationally it is listed as Critically Endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection...

Mother & daughter protest stops logging on Mid-North Coast

30 January 2023 - Two women who grew up in the Manning Valley staged a tree-sit protest suspended from trees with ropes connected to, and stopping, logging in Yarratt Forest north of Taree. Yarratt State Forest is the only high quality koala...

Formula E World Championship electric car racing calendar 2023

The 2023 FIA World Championship Formula E season 9 marks the beginning of the Gen3, the third generation of electric race car in the championship, which is the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built. McLaren Racing joins...

Is NSW Environment Protection Authority a “captured agency”?

Has the industry that is affected by the laws, rules & guidelines enforced by the government watchdog taken over the watchdog? After the massive destruction of the 2019 NSW bushfires, the Environment Protection Authority moved to protect the affected forests while they...

Recipe for popular Korean dish Gimbap

Gimbap, also known as kimbap, is a popular Korean dish made from steamed white rice (bap) and various other ingredients, rolled in sheets of dried seaweed (gim). The rolls are sliced into bite-sized pieces and often served as a snack or...

John Radford’s Sculptures in Western Park, Auckland

Western Park on Ponsonby Road in Ponsonby, Auckland, is a history and art treasure trove. Spanning 20 acres, though it appears much smaller from the road, the park features playgrounds, walking trails, and a series of sunken sculptures representing historic Auckland...

A damned fine cup of coffee in Paris – Bar L’Entrepot’s

Looking for a decent coffee in Paris is a regular topic in many expatriate groups, so when you find a good barista in France, look after them! Bar L'Entrepot's in Ménilmontant, near Belleville, serves a great cappuccino and is happy doing it....

Backpacks on Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings Reveals Behaviour

Backpacks on Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings Unveil Elusive Behavior: UNSW Research Breakthrough Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made significant strides in understanding the previously elusive behavior of...

The world’s first Christmas card caused a controversy

The world's first Christmas card caused some controversy during the Victorian era because it depicted a small child drinking wine. ... Christmas and greeting cards, which have...

Home Hydroponics System Setup Guide for Growing Perch

Home Hydroponics System Setup Guide for Growing Perch, Barramundi, and Other High-Protein Fish Welcome to the world of home hydroponics! With this instructional manual, you'll learn how...

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The Snow Gum’s Fight for Survival – FoE Summit

Dying Snow Gums Signal a Looming Crisis for Australia’s Water and Ecosystems 20 March 2026 - High in the Australian Alps, where the air thins...

Historic WWII wreck that sank with 1080 people found

The wreck of the Montevideo Maru, one of the worst international maritime disasters in history, has been located at a depth of more than 4,000...

The Dark Truth about Blood Diamonds

Diamonds have long been symbols of love, wealth, and status. Their sparkle adorns engagement rings, necklaces, and crowns. However, behind the glittering facade lies...

The Ultimate Guide to Keeping a Saltwater Aquarium

Keeping a saltwater aquarium is a rewarding and mesmerizing hobby that brings the beauty of the ocean into your home. However, it also comes...

What Makes Labubu So Irresistible?

Once upon a time in the whimsical world of fashion and collectibles, a mischievous little creature named Labubu captured the hearts of celebrities and...

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Louis XV And XVI Furniture: Understanding The Obsession

During the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, a deluge of furniture was produced by Parisian and Provincial ébénistes (artisans specializing in veneered furniture) and menuisiers (artisans specializing in carved furniture). Ever since, these ornate works have...

China’s shale gas exploration in Sichuan Basin

Qijiang shale gas field adds new geological reserve of 145.9 billion cubic meters BEIJING, 25 November, 2022 - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's ("Sinopec") has announced that the first phase of the Qijiang shale gas field has uncovered...

Collecting Old European & Chinese Snuff Bottles

While taking snuff may have fallen out of favor, snuff bottles continue to be treasured. Collectors can now go to eBay and see more than 400 snuff bottles. This rare enameled and carved Imperial snuff...

Fossil fuels driving energy price crisis: IEA

Coal, gas and oil are driving skyrocketing power prices which are hurting households, businesses and industries both in Australia and around the world, IEA’s 2022 World Energy Outlook revealed.  Fossil fuels are 90 percent responsible for...

Union convoy backs Gomeroi against coal seam gas

7 Nov 2022 - The union movement mobilised in solidarity with the Gomeroi people against the climate-wrecking Narrabri coal seam gas mining operation on Gomeroi lands in the Pilliga forest. A large gathering of unionists travelled to Coonabarabran...

Smart Energy Council Calls for Massive Investment in Renewable Energy Storage

The Smart Energy Council have released a major new report calling on all Australian Governments to commit to a Renewable Energy Storage Target to deliver cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power for all Australians. “Australia cannot...

Most NSW residents don’t know they are neighbours to koalas

November 2022 - Environmental not-for-profit group Total Environment Centre has established the Sydney Basin Koala Network (SBKN) with three-year funding from Australia’s largest rescue organisation WIRES. The new action group comes as the NSW Government considers legislation and approvals for new urban...

State of the Climate 2022 – Continued Warming; More Intense Rainfall

The Bureau of Meteorology and Australia's national science agency CSIRO have released the State of the Climate 2022 Report which found changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia. The State...

Northern Australia plans for largest citizen science groundwater study in the world 

Limited resources for research into Northern Australia’s groundwater means not a lot is known about aquifer systems, but a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study will take a giant leap in our understanding through citizen...

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Album Review: Randall Waller “More” driving rock

OK I'm from that era when we liked hard rock music in the car on long trips. Randall Waller's More is more than up...

Inside Out Photo Project: A Global Art Initiative

The Inside Out Photo Project is a large-scale participatory art project initiated by the French artist JR. It invites people worldwide to share their...

Lobbying saves Great Barrier Reef from World Heritage listing

The Great Barrier Reef remains off the United Nations' World Heritage Committee (WHC) list of in-danger sites following a decision made overnight at the...

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...

Earth just had the hottest 12-months in recorded history

Global temperatures have reached a new 12-month high, surpassing 1.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels from November 2022 to October 2023. This period now...

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