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Media alert | Friday, 1 March 2024 Tasmanian independent MP for Bass Lara Alexander, federal independent MP for Mackellar Sophie Scamps and Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss will hold a media conference in Launceston today following Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s decision to expand logging. It will be followed by a public forum with Dr Scamps … Continued
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Statistics from free phone app Saveful have revealed that Carrots are the most researched ingredient online when it comes to finding recipes, closely followed by chicken breast, eggs, potato, and zucchini. In the heart of this veggie frenzy, Saveful emerges as the culinary saviour for Aussie households, turning kitchen leftovers into delicious recipes for families … Continued
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Media release | Thursday, 29 February 2024 Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s decision to expand native forest logging will drive threatened species closer to extinction and is out of step with voters, the Australia Institute warns. Australia Institute spokesperson for native forests, Vanessa Bleyer said: “Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s decision to cut down 40,000 hectares of pristine … Continued
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Just 11% of the ASX 200 listed companies comprehensively disclosed how sustainable their sourcing practices were in 2022, according to a new index that could help Australians make more informed purchasing and investment decisions. Created by RMIT University supply chain experts, the Sustainable Procurement Disclosure Index (SPDI) rates how Australia’s top 200 listed companies report … Continued
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An Australian solution to counter infestations of highly destructive red imported fire ants has been developed here to provide a cost-effective solution to help farmers, horticulturalists, and landholders fearing damage to crops and livestock as the highly invasive pests spread south. Fire ants could cost the Australian economy billions of dollars per year, if … Continued
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As more houses and buildings in Australia install solar panels, community batteries are one way that neighbourhoods can reduce overall energy usage, and households can reduce their energy bills. “Community batteries provide benefits for the energy user, the grid operator, and the energy retailer, so it’s likely that we’ll see more installed as Australia … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will examine the importance of Antarctica to Australia’s national interest in a new inquiry launched today. Committee Chair, Alicia Payne MP, said, “Australia has a proud history as an Antarctic leader. The Australian Antarctic Territory covers approximately 42 per cent of the continent and Australia plays a significant role … Continued
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A scientist from UNSW Sydney explains why the current El Niño cycle hasn’t behaved quite as we expected it to. After many predictions, on September 19 the Australian Bureau of Meteorology formally announced an El Niño for the summer of 2023/2024, several months after it had been declared by other international meteorological agencies. And while forecasts … Continued
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE28 FEBRUARY 2024 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL CITIES are set to swelter through twice as many days above 35°C by the end of the century, a detailed analysis from the Climate Council has found. But there’s hope: reducing climate pollution globally now could slash the number of scorching days by an average of 20 … Continued
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New Alliance SI Energize Program launches to empower systems integrators (SIs) to become industrial technology and sustainability experts. SIs will have access to new training, enablement, and commercial benefits to drive business growth. The first-of-its-kind program will be rolled out across Australia and New Zealand, before expanding globally in 2024. Sydney, Australia- Schneider Electric, a … Continued
