The Australian Conservation Foundation has been busy preparing its platy-project, a month-long study of the Platypus to learn more about where they live, and how many live in the wild, so they can prevent a further decline in their numbers. By Harry Mulholland Throughout the month of September, the Australian […]
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According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare one in six Australians have a disability with many of these individuals facing challenges every day with basic tasks such as self-care, mobility, communication, cognitive or emotional tasks, healthcare, reading or writing tasks, transport, household chores, property maintenance and meal preparation. […]
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Eco tourism is a burgeoning global movement but it is something you can enjoy closer to home than you might think. By Harry Mulholland The Central Coast region of New South Wales, which is widely recognised for its many pristine beaches, bushlands, and gourmet food options, has been recognised as […]
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New research from the Australia Institute shows that our car market has become an outlier in global automotive standards, with Australia receiving some of the least efficient models that emit higher levels of carbon dioxide than models available in other countries. By Harry Mulholland The average carbon dioxide intensity for […]
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What did the Solicitor General’s opinion on Scott Morrison’s decision to advise the Governor General to appoint him to administer the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources mean and what might it say about the health of democracy in Australia? Opinion By Jackie Pearson Acclaimed journalist and best-selling author […]
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A Royal Commission has been announced into the former debt assessment and recovery scheme commonly known as Robodebt. According to the media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing the inquiry, it will examine, among other things: · The establishment, design and implementation of the scheme; who was responsible for it; why they considered Robodebt […]
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Revelations about former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly swearing himself in to five ministerial portfolios may have substantial consequences for coastal communities between Newcastle and the Sydney Basin who are opposed to offshore gas exploration and mining. By Jackie Pearson Lucy Wicks, former Member for Robertson, sent an email to […]
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As the Labor Government passes new laws for a 43 percent emissions reduction target, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have a part to play, but how long will it take to get combustion engine vehicles off Australian roads, and what can be done to speed up this transition? By Harry Mulholland According […]
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It’s almost a month since Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek released the State of the Environment Report (SOE) and a flurry of headlines followed but the news cycle moves on quickly so, in this series, we will explore the SOE in detail, its implications and what it tells us we must […]
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Green and ‘teal’ politicians are expected to be one of many challenges for the Albanese Government when parliament opens on July 26. New Greens Senator David Shoebridge shared his views on First Nations people, democracy and climate during the election campaign. By Jackie Pearson During the election campaign in May, […]
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