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Australian Climate Case in Torres Strait to force government action

Hearings for the potentially game changing Australian Climate Case are taking place on Country in the Torres Strait (Zenadth Kes) from Monday 5 June to around 19 June, 2023. Guda Maluyligal plaintiffs Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai from the islands...

Japan adds vulnerable Fin Whales to commercial whaling hunt

In a move that has reignited international criticism, Japan has added fin whales to its commercial whaling quota. Fin whales, the second-largest whale species after blue whales, are listed as vulnerable to extinction on the International Union for Conservation of Nature...

Biden, King Charles & capitalists meet COP28 President

COP28 President-Designate advances innovative climate finance, leveraging public, business and philanthropic capital during meetings with UK Government, King Charles III and President Biden Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, met with US President Joe Biden, His Majesty King Charles III, UK Government Ministers and Leading Investors...

Canada’s Wildlife at Risk: Growing List of Imperiled Species

860 Canadian wildlife species at risk and counting As the list of imperiled wildlife species in Canada continues to grow, the urgency for conservation efforts becomes ever more apparent. This week, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC)...

COP29 Roundup: Climate Finance, Gender Equality & No Targets

COP29: Lofty Promises, Stark Realities, and a Call for Justice The COP29 climate summit concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaving behind a trail of frustration and unmet expectations. For two weeks, the world watched as high-income countries and a petrostate presidency navigated a...

Jeff Bridges, the Widelux, Pictures and Pictures Volume Two

Jeff Bridges’ devotion to the Widelux goes beyond nostalgia — it' became's a resurrection. After decades of championing the camera, he helped inspire a small American startup, WideLux New, to bring it back to life. The plan was bold: recreate the panoramic...

Martha Graham inspired Bangarra Dance Theatre

In 1989 during the early days of Bangarra Dance Theatre, they performed an innovative interpretation of Martha Graham Lamentation called Butterfly Dreaming choreographed by Raymond Robinson for dancer Sylvia Blanco Green. Words and Photos of Butterfly Dreaming by Mark Anning ©. Martha...

Transitioning Timber Workers to Sustainable Plantations

Australia’s rich biodiversity and the economic well-being of its timber workers are increasingly at odds due to the ongoing practice of native forest logging. Transitioning timber workers to sustainable timber plantations is essential to preserve the environment while securing jobs in...

A Pattern, Not a Slip-Up: Inside NSW Forestry Corp’s Rising Fine Tally

“Serial Offender” or Systemic Failure? How NSW’s Forestry Corporation Has Accumulated Millions in Environmental Fines and Charges SYDNEY, NSW — A government-owned forestry agency is back in the...

Greens plan to Save Koalas, End Clearing of Koala Habitat

The Greens plan to Save Our Koalas in NSW was outlined by Greens MP and lead Upper House candidate Cate Faehrmann and Greens candidate for Coffs...

GI Joe doll for boys that put action into Action Figure

GI Joe Put Action into Action Figures When Hasbro introduced G.I. Joe action figures in 1964, the company was gambling on the possibility that boys would play...

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Reducing Cattle Emissions, One Salt Lick Block at a Time

There's a game-changer brewing in the world of cattle farming, and it's all thanks to a little Aussie seaweed. Imagine a product that can...

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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...

Turning Down the Gas for Australian Manufacturing’s Future

Industrial Electrification and Substitution will help avoid gas shortfalls A dramatic shift away from gas could be the key to securing Australia’s industrial future, according...

Origin of “Welcome to Country” Nimbin Aquarius Festival 1973

Amongst the many firsts, the first Aquarius Festival held the first "Welcome to Country" performed in the country for non-Indigenous Australians in 1973

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The Nikonos III is a 35mm underwater film camera that was manufactured by Nikon. It is part of the Nikonos series of cameras, which...

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Gas Price Crisis: Australians Want a Government Intervention

“There is no gas supply crisis. Australia has a gas greed crisis. The gas industry is making enormous windfall profits, up to $40 billion this year alone, off the back of exporting 80% of Australian gas."

The battle to save Koalas from extinction in Australia

The NSW Government has lost control on private native forestry 11 November 2022, NSW - The NSW Government is hanging regional councils and koalas out to dry with their latest plan to remove the right of...

Australian Domestic Gas Reservation policy is long overdue

Want a solution for the energy crisis gripping Australia’s east? Look west You can thank Margaret Thatcher for the gas supply crunch Australia’s east coast has been plunged into. As UK prime minister, Thatcher led the charge to kick...

The Block at Redfern, Sydney, site of the 2004 Redfern riots

A famous Aboriginal flag mural overlooked the 'The Block', Redfern, an enclave of Indigenous people in Redfern, inner-city Sydney. The Block was the scene of the 2004 Redfern riots, which followed the death of 17-year-old First Nations...

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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...

Michelle Grattan: Anthony Albanese won’t be at COP27 but energy will be on his mind

Anthony Albanese leaves late next week for another round of international diplomacy, starting with the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, followed by the G20 in Indonesia, and APEC in Thailand. But the PM will be notably...

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Exploring Aniseed Drinks: Arak, Ouzo, Pernod, and Absinthe

Aniseed drinks have a rich history and cultural significance across the Mediterranean and Europe. Known for their distinct licorice-like flavor, these spirits are enjoyed...

Farming Innovation Reduces Use of Herbicides and Pesticides

In the rolling mountains of Congjiang County, located in southwest China's Guizhou Province, lies a centuries-old agricultural practice that could offer the world a...

Are Collectible Japanese Netsuke valuable?

Although netsuke were originally made as a dress accessory, their lively and intricate carvings have been accepted as art objects in the West for...

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In the heart of Paris, where the streets weave stories of history and romance, stands a majestic architectural marvel, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Perched atop...

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