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A Greener Christmas: Sustainable gifts that won’t end up in landfill

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A Greener ChristmasSustainable gifts that won’t end up in landfill   This Christmas, WaterAid Australia is encouraging you to rethink traditional gift-giving and choose a present that has no waste, minimal carbon impact and life-changing benefits for communities around the world, Gifts for Life. Annually, Australia produces around 76 million tonnes of waste. During the festive season, … Continued

Where rubber meets the road: Old tyres are key to building tougher roads

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Almost half of the Northern Territory’s worn-out tyres end up in landfills – with the rest exported interstate for recycling – but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT’s unique needs. The research explores the performance of roads built from … Continued

TOMORROW IS INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY: Queensland Country Staff clock 1,500 hours of community volunteering

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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY – TOMORROW, FRIDAY DECEMBER 5   The bank that gives back: Queensland Country Staff clock 1,500 hours of community volunteering   This Friday, Queensland Country Bank is celebrating International Volunteer Day by shining a light on the people who make communities stronger: its own staff.   From Townsville to Stanthorpe, Cairns to … Continued

Gold Resource Corporation Reports Strong Initial Production From the Three Sisters Area at the Don David Gold Mine

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DENVER–BUSINESS WIRE– Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “GRC”) is pleased to report strong production results for the past two weeks, as mining advances into the high-grade Three Sisters area at the Don David Gold Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico. “The production values we have seen over the past two weeks … Continued

Homelessness crisis leaving children behind, new data shows

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  Barnardos Australia says the nation is failing its most vulnerable as new data reveals a system in crisis for children seeking safety.   New data released today shows specialist homelessness services are turning away 350 requests for help each day, with women and children bearing the brunt of the crisis.   The Australian Institute … Continued

Cairns mangrove study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research on country

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A new study highlights how Indigenous leadership, science and business can unite to protect coastal ecosystems while building long-term environmental and cultural knowledge. Published in Ocean & Coastal Management, the study found the 300 hectares of mangrove forest on the Barron River estuary around Cairns Airport – on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef – stores … Continued

Making everyone feel welcome at the cricket crease

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As Australia hosts the Ashes this summer, with the Brisbane test kicking off today, a new tool developed by researchers at Monash University and the University of Warwick is offering practical strategies to help multicultural cricket teams thrive by addressing inclusivity and communication barriers in one of the country’s most culturally diverse sports. Cricket Australia’s … Continued

Sydney to light the fuse on a celebration like nowhere else

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New Year’s Eve revellers will be wowed by an incredible fireworks, music and lights spectacular showcasing Sydney’s unique character and culture to a global audience.   This year’s fireworks will cover the largest area yet with more launch sites on the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and another city centre rooftop.   9 … Continued

Cairns mangrove study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research on country

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A new study highlights how Indigenous leadership, science and business can unite to protect coastal ecosystems while building long-term environmental and cultural knowledge. Published in Ocean & Coastal Management, the study found the 300 hectares of mangrove forest on the Barron River estuary around Cairns Airport – on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef – stores … Continued