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How to have a more sustainable Easter

How to have a more sustainable Easter

By Lottie Dalziel Easter is a joyous occasion for all. It’s an excuse to indulge in a bit of extra chocolate and spend some quality time with the family. While...

How to have a more sustainable Easter

By Lottie Dalziel Easter is a joyous occasion for all. It’s an excuse to indulge in a bit of extra chocolate and spend some quality time with the family. While...

A type of ‘biodegradable’ plastic will soon be phased out in Australia. That’s a big win for the environment

A type of ‘biodegradable’ plastic will soon be ...

To start dealing with Australia’s mounting plastic crisis, the federal government last week launched its first National Plastics Plan. The plan will fight plastic on various fronts, such as banning...

A type of ‘biodegradable’ plastic will soon be ...

To start dealing with Australia’s mounting plastic crisis, the federal government last week launched its first National Plastics Plan. The plan will fight plastic on various fronts, such as banning...

The secret life of puddles: their value to nature is subtle, but hugely important

The secret life of puddles: their value to natu...

It’s official: Australians endured the coldest, wettest summer in at least five years thanks to La Niña, a climate phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean. Before we knew it, autumn rolled...

The secret life of puddles: their value to natu...

It’s official: Australians endured the coldest, wettest summer in at least five years thanks to La Niña, a climate phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean. Before we knew it, autumn rolled...

Dig this: a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change

Dig this: a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads ...

After 200 years of European farming practices, Australian soils are in poor shape – depleted of nutrients and organic matter, including carbon. This is bad news for both soil health and efforts...

Dig this: a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads ...

After 200 years of European farming practices, Australian soils are in poor shape – depleted of nutrients and organic matter, including carbon. This is bad news for both soil health and efforts...

Indigenous expertise is reducing bushfires in northern Australia. It's time to consider similar approaches for other disasters

Indigenous expertise is reducing bushfires in n...

Fire risk reduction in the recent past included very local prescribed burning operations. The overall effect was small, with huge greenhouse gas emissions from out-of-control savanna wildfires. So, what might a...

Indigenous expertise is reducing bushfires in n...

Fire risk reduction in the recent past included very local prescribed burning operations. The overall effect was small, with huge greenhouse gas emissions from out-of-control savanna wildfires. So, what might a...

Don't disturb the cockatoos on your lawn, they're probably doing all your weeding for free

Don't disturb the cockatoos on your lawn, they'...

Shutterstock Gregory Moore, The University of Melbourne Australians have a love-hate relationship with sulphur-crested cockatoos, Cacatua galerita. For some, the noisy parrots are pests that destroy crops or the garden,...

Don't disturb the cockatoos on your lawn, they'...

Shutterstock Gregory Moore, The University of Melbourne Australians have a love-hate relationship with sulphur-crested cockatoos, Cacatua galerita. For some, the noisy parrots are pests that destroy crops or the garden,...