FIVE FILTHY CAR COMPANIES whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council. Toyota’s 2023 new car sales are estimated to produce more climate pollution in a year than 46 big coal mines. The […]
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The Gospel according to Paul – final term
Australia’s master of political satire, Jonathan Biggins is Paul Keating — visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser. Due to popular demand, this unmissable one-man comedy is returning to The Playhouse at Sydney Opera House for a final term following a critically acclaimed sell-out season. In a hilarious, insightful and poignant portrayal of […]
No Uber? No problem!
The quintessential Australian small town dilemma – how do I get anywhere without a car, no Uber, and limited or no public transport? – could very quickly become a thing of the past with this week’s launch of a community e-bus service in Gippsland, Victoria. The pint-sized communities of Sandy […]
Sustainable offshore wind “achievable”
This demonstrates that an ecologically sustainable offshore wind industry is possible and underscores the need for the federal government to prioritise protections of the environment and cultural heritage as it establishes the industry.
Every voice counts in shrinking gender pay gap
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency this week published the gender pay gaps for nearly 5,000 Australian employers, marking a historic step towards transparency and accountability in the workplace. According to The Parenthood, the data highlights the persistent and complex nature of the gender pay gap. Georgie Dent, CEO of The […]
Friends of the Earth and Saltwater People campaign for offshore oil and gas ban
3D seismic blasting releases explosions of noise louder than an atom bomb. We know that it’s deafening and sometimes fatal for whales, seals and penguins. It destroys zooplankton which is the mainstay food for many ocean species. It destroys the buoyancy mechanism for crayfish so they float to the ocean surface to be picked off by birds. It’s devastating to the whole of the marine environment and this damage is unacceptable when we know that the climate can’t afford a single new oil or gas project.
UK pension funds take ESG seriously
Being a responsible investor is all about managing the risks and opportunities facing our Fund so that we can continue to pay our members their pensions when they retire.
Empowering women begins with reproductive rights – SPA
“Too many girls, however, fail to finish their education because of poverty or a lack of schools for girls. Too many drop out because they fall pregnant. Too many girls under the age of 18 become child brides. It is a violation of human rights and must be stopped.”
WA ‘driving the nation’ to decarbonise
The EVs will be purchased and operated in the fleets of 22 local governments representing 58% of Western Australians.
HAZARA WOMEN AND REFUGEE SUPPORT GROUPS LAUNCH 12 MONTHS OF ACTION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN
Afghanistan is the only country that prevents girls from attending school or university after the age of 12