How climate change is impacting our whales

How climate change is impacting our whales

by | Mar 8, 2023 | Environment

Scientists have noticed a change in the behavior of some whales, and it is raising questions. According to a study from Macquarie University, Southern Right Whales are adapting their migrating patterns, spending less time in the Antarctic Ocean and more time in the...
The medical uses of spinifex grass

The medical uses of spinifex grass

by | Mar 7, 2023 | Science

Research has revealed that Australian grass can be used to create medical gels. Trioda Wilingi, a company developed by the University of Queensland and UniQuest, has discovered that spinifex grass can be used to develop medical gels. Compared to conventional products,...
Dusting up on dust pollution

Dusting up on dust pollution

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Mining

The Queensland government’s innovation fund has been awarded to a program protecting both workers and the environment through dust suppression. Global Road Technology (GRT), an international engineering company, received $100,000 during round 9 of Queensland’s...
The long-running Tidy Towns award is back

The long-running Tidy Towns award is back

by | Mar 1, 2023 | Environment

This weekend, the Tidy Towns Award winners will be announced in Singleton. The Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2022 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Award is presented to a town that demonstrates continued commitment to environmental sustainability.  It celebrates...