Things to do in the Murraylands: July 3-9, 2026
NAIDOC Week begins this Sunday: an invitation to reflect on the contribution Indigenous Australians have made and continue…
Researchers call for rare WA reptiles to be listed as endangered
The Pilbara barking gecko and Bungle Bungle robust slider, two of Australia’s least-studied reptile species, could soon be…
Energy Minister Chris Bowen stands by ‘good progress’ on renewables despite $23 billion power bill blowout
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has blamed the former Coalition government for high power prices after modelling showed bills…
Japan taps delivery trucks in push to recycle rare metals from e-waste
Supply Chain With restrictions eased, smaller ground transport firms to join pilot program Yamato Transport will be one…
To Decarbonize Quickly, Think Beyond Electrification
The first and best way to lower emissions, cut energy bills, and build resilience is to make it…
China’s Energy Future Runs on Coal and Solar
China will continue spending heavily on both coal and alternative energy, such as wind and solar, over the…
Free electricity in Australia, and other eco wins this week
The Hambach forest stays After a decades-long fight, one of Germany’s last remaining pieces of intact ancient woodland has…
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As the Ocean Warms, a ‘Cold Blob’ in the Atlantic Has Puzzled Scientists. It Might Be a Warning Sign About a Key Current System
A patch of water south of Greenland and Iceland has cooled by nearly 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1900.…
Super El Nino: Record ocean heat signals ‘uncharted territory’
This year’s Super El Nino isn’t officially here yet. But it’s already a doozy. The world’s oceans are…
Quebec City: The stunning fairytale place Aussie travellers should not overlook
In almost every way, Quebec City doesn’t look or feel like somewhere that should exist in North America.…
Overcrowded and underfunded: Trump’s cuts to national parks threaten the US’s ‘best idea’ | National parks
On a crisp, sunny morning at the end of June, dappled light filtered through the canopy of an…