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Drug Decriminalisation is happening

GOOD NEWS OREGON DECRIMINALISES ALL DRUGS On February 1st 2021, the US state of Oregon decriminalised the possession of all drugs, including cocaine and heroin. This day...

Don’t Miss Out: Join Jon Faine, Derryn Hinch, Julian Burnside & Fiona Patten – Melb Town Hall Sept 9

"Is it time to legalise or decriminalise drugs?" Due to incredible interest in this mega panel discussion about drugs, there are only 70 tickets left,...

Jon Faine to host Drug Policy Panel. Early Bird Discount Ends Today!

"Is it time to legalise or decriminalise Drugs?" Get Early Bird Tickets NOW! Join ABC Radio talkback host Jon Faine as he hosts an expert panel of community...

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Using wave measurement technology to protect Vietnam’s coastal population

The Mekong Delta in Vietnam is home to over 20 million people and acts as a globally important agricultural area. The health and longevity of this important ecosystem is being threatened by rising sea levels and coastal erosion. Researchers rely on advanced wave measurement devices from Nortek to validate ocean models and provide accurate data […]

UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work

A new report published by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, warns of increasing violence against, and intimidation of journalists reporting on the environment and climate disruption. At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in the last 15 years, and online disinformation has surged dramatically in […]

Gulf of Carpentaria’s gillnet bans will give sawfish, turtles & dugongs much-needed reprieve

Five net-free zones to be implemented from May 17 $12 million for fishers to be compensated for loss of fishing grounds Topsy Creek net-free zone near Kowanyama will support First Nations business development, including eco-tourism The Gulf of Carpentaria’s threatened sawfish, turtles and dugongs have won a much-needed reprieve with the Queensland Government’s announcement today of five […]

INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK 2024 CELEBRATES NATURE’S CLIMATE CHAMPION

● International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024, the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry, takes place 5 – 11 May. ● ICAW 2024’s theme is COMPOST…Nature’s Climate Champion. ● Composting organic residuals and creating compost is a proven winning combination to tackle climate change, while also helping to keep soils healthy. […]

THE ‘BETTER-FOR-YOU AND BETTER-FOR-THE-PLANET’ BRANDS GAINING GROUND: NATURALLY GOOD ANNOUNCES 2024 AWARD FINALISTS

Australia’s Leading healthy living industry event Naturally Good has announced 2024’s award finalists, uncovering some of Australia’s most innovative products in the space. The awards highlight brands that trailblaze and revolutionise the natural health industry, with an emphasis on innovation, quality and sustainability. Presented at the Naturally Good Expo on June 3 at the Award Gala Evening. Guests […]

Last chance to see Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Last chance to see Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs Australian Museum’s most successful exhibition set to close 19 May, 2024 3 May, 2024, Sydney: Exclusive to Sydney, the remarkable Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition must depart the Australian Museum on Sunday 19 May, 2024 after its record-breaking six month run. This...

Transformative funding for Australian medical research must centre people with a lived experience

  BCNA Director of Policy, Advocacy & Support Services Vicki Durston. Breast Cancer Network Australia Medical research achieves much greater outcomes if people with lived experience are involved in its design and implementation, according to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) – Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation. Welcoming the Australian Government’s...

Important update on the recruitment timeline for the Programs Manager role

Please be advised that due to the high volume of quality applications we have already received, the deadline for submitting applications has been moved up to midnight on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. This decision has been made to ensure a timely and efficient review process, enabling us to move forward...

Eco Voice Q & A: Maurice Lake, the creator of Buildonix®

Maurice Lake, the creator of Buildonix® Background Maurice Lake, the creator of Buildonix®, is a residential and commercial builder in the Sydney inner Suburbs believed that there was a way that building could be done better; prioritising sustainability and combining the inherent efficiencies of mass production and the advancements of the digital age transitioned from […]

Aquaculture experts weigh up the customer appeal of farmed greenlip abalone

Greenlip Abalone (artwork Flinders University) A mixed diet including native algae gives Australia’s prized cultured abalone the colours and appearance preferred by lucrative Asian markets, new research shows. The study is part of South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and Flinders University research efforts to improve production systems for cultivating more farmed abalone in […]

Innovative environmental mapping tool recognised at Australian Water Awards

AWA Awards 2024 – South East Water South East Water has been nationally recognised for its innovative Environmental Sensitivity Map, placing among finalists in the Organisational Excellence category at the Australian Water Association (AWA) Awards in Melbourne. The water utility created the map to identify and protect sensitive environments within Melbourne’s south-east, providing insights into […]

Neuron Mobility Takes the Lead this Road Safety Week with Accessibility in Mind

Leading international e-scooter operator, Neuron Mobility, is collaborating with the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) to highlight how e-scooter riders can work with the community to make the city’s footpaths safer for all. ​Riding on Footpaths: Exactly where e-scooters can be ridden varies from state to state across Australia. While many Australian states, including Queensland, Western Australia, […]