by Matilda Meikle | Jun 17, 2024 | Science
A new species of pterosaur has been identified using fossils uncovered in central Queensland. Research undertaken by Curtin University has found that a 100-million-year-old fossil, first discovered in Kronosaurus Korner in 2021, belongs to a new genus and species of...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 13, 2024 | Environment
World Refill Day is this weekend, and it’s all about preventing plastic pollution to live in a less wasteful world. Plastic waste breaks down ecosystems and contributes to global warming. By following a few simple steps this World Refill Day, you can help to slow the...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 13, 2024 | Environment
Research shows that a record number of Australian species have been added to the national threatened species list over the last two years. An increase in land clearing and climate change is having a major impact on native animals in a trend which could see higher...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 6, 2024 | Agriculture
Bird flu outbreaks across Australia have put the country’s egg supply at risk. Two strains of avian influenza have spread to four farms across Victoria, forcing them into quarantine. Over 6000,000 egg-laying hens will need to be culled in order to prevent further...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 6, 2024 | Agriculture
The global orange juice supply is in crisis, but does this offer new opportunities for Australian producers? According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), global orange production for 2023/24 equated to 48.8 million tonnes. Due to damaging weather conditions,...
