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National Tree Day: tree planting can help with mental health

Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Tree Day. Planet Ark an environmental organisation, is encouraging Australians to connect with nature to help their mental health. Since 1996, over five million volunteers have planted more than 27 million native trees. The day promotes environmental responsibility and the psychological benefits of nature. Jennifer McMillan, Planet Ark’s …

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Olympic Athletes to swim in the Smelly Seine

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The thirty-third Olympic games will start on Friday, hosted in Paris, France. The authorities have interestingly nominated the Seine River as one of the venues for triathlons and open swimming events. The almost 800 km-long river runs through the center of the city, with world-famous landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower at …

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Rice breeding initiative to reduce crops eco footprint

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A black rice breeding project could reduce the crop’s environmental impact by developing new ‘climate smart’ varieties of rice. The initiative is a collaboration between Southern Cross University, Australian Research Council and the Natural Rice Company. Image: Image Credit: Southern Cross University Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In Story: Dr Szabolcs Lehoczki-Krsjak – Research Fellow …

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Koalas in Victoria facing habitat crisis

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The Australian Koala Foundation has issued a stark warning regarding the survival of koala populations in Victoria. Emphasises has been placed on the habitat loss as the primary threat for Koalas. The Foundation has also stressed about the misconception that koala populations in Victoria are secure is in correct. Vanessa Gatica speaks with Deborah Tabart …

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Nuclear plan in Australia continues to gain reactions

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The Opposition Leader’s plan on running nuclear plants in Australia continues in the spotlight. The plan has been received with criticism across the country. One of the proposed plants to be re-purposed as a nuclear one is the Muja Power station in Western Australia, around 220 kms south east of Perth. Image: Photo by Pixabay: …

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Fashion designer on Australia leading textile consumption

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Recent research by the Australia Institute reveals that Australia has now outpaced the United States as the world’s largest consumer of textiles per capita. On average, Australians purchase 56 new clothing items annually, contributing to over 200 thousand tonnes of discarded garments ending up in landfills each year. The Wire’s Vanessa Gatica speaks with fashion …

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Knitting Nannas on their way to Canberra

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The Knitting Nannas are back and stronger than ever. This week, the Nannas are on their way to Canberra to speak with Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen and to raise awareness about the environment in a Nannas Kitchen Table Cabinet outside Parliament House. Some of the topics to be covered are Climate Crisis, the …

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Unveiling future made in Australia initiative and priorities for sustainable building infrastructure.

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During the much-awaited reveal of the 2024-25 federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to provide additional insights into the government’s ambitious Future Made in Australia initiative. This comprehensive plan aims to breathe new life into domestic manufacturing by ramping up investment in clean manufacturing, industry, and energy sectors, with a particular focus on renewable …

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