Leo Dale

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 […]

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 […]

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 (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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]