Cotton planting is underway with above average harvest expected
Cotton growers are tipped to plant down nearly 400,000 hectares with expectations of a bumper crop from the 2025-26 season Plantings across cotton growing regions in warmer climates have been positive, with some paddocks already showing sprouts out of the ground, while growers in southern regions are simply waiting for warmer weather before starting their […]
Weather it Together is a unified effort to embrace positive wellbeing
A campaign has been launched to encourage farmers to collectively take care of themselves and each other through tougher than expected seasons Weather it Together is a campaign led by farmers – for farmers, acting as a friendly reminder about practical steps members of farming communities can take to maximise their wellbeing, especially in a […]
More than one in four consumers believes it is okay to steal according to a shocking retail theft report
Not enough is being done to deter rogue shoppers from continuing their habit of dishonesty and violence. A report by Monash University retail studies experts has revealed more relaxed attitudes towards retail theft and other deviant retail behaviours, posing a growing challenge for retailers nationwide. The Consumer Deviance Spotlight report, released today and developed by Monash Business School’s […]
Extending the life of old solar panels so they can power into the future
Up until now, Australia’s rapid uptake of solar panels has created a looming waste problem, with most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels being directed to landfill at the end of their life. However, University of South Australia researchers have identified ways to overcome barriers to safely and profitably to extend the life of solar panels and […]