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Woodside Energy has announced a new 10 year deal with Japanese company JERA for 6 shipments of LNG per year. JERA have also taken up a 15.1% interest in the Scarborough joint venture. Whilst WA, NT and QLD have plenty of gas for export, Victoria’s own domestic supplies are running low. NSW is also in …
Advocacy groups for greyhound welfare in NSW are calling for more to be done following the announcement of a state-based inquiry into the greyhound racing industry. According to the New South Wales government, the inquiry is looking at ways to make the sector more sustainable and caring for the greyhounds. Image: Image Credit: herbert 2152 …
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They have been dubbed forever chemicals due to their resistance to breaking down in the environment and their ability to stay in our bodies for a long time. This week PFAS have been identified in Sydney’s drinking water. Michelle is also researching PFAS as part of her PhD. However, her research and reporting …
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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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Last week in Lismore, the Occupiers of Flood damaged houses bought back by the government, received a letter from the reconstruction authority, instructing them to leave. However, Lismore right to occupy advocates say they are feeling positive after the week passed with no evictions The Northern Rivers were severely affected in the 2022 floods, seeing …
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The State Library of NSW has seen a surge in demand for books in to read in community languages. As the library’s multicultural service celebrates its 50th year, more than 35 thousand books in languages other than English are reaching readers across NSW at any one time. The State library has grown from 14 languages …
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Groundbreaking research has uncovered the number of pregnant women in New South Wales using e-cigarettes. Until now, there’s been little research and evidence on the risks of vaping while pregnant. The study found around 1.24% of pregnant Australians are turning to vaping as a way to quit smoking, and young women are among the most …
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Advocates are fighting to reverse a western Sydney council’s decision to ban books featuring same-sex parents. At the beginning of May, Cumberland City council voted to “rid” publicly-funded libraries of any books that show same-sex parents. The state government has now warned the ban breaches public library guidelines, and could lead to funding cuts for …
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