Firefighters and bushfire survivors issue plea at COP26 to reduce emissions now
Firefighters and bushfire survivors from Australia, Canada, Turkey and the USA have made powerful statements at COP26 to remind world leaders of the horrific toll of climate change. On Adaptation, Loss and Damage day, bushfire survivors gathered outside the Australian pavilion to share their stories of losing property and fearing for their own lives. They […]
The MTA Queensland says Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy is a great start
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) welcomes the new Future Fuels and Vehicle Strategy announced today by the Prime Minister. The national plan is an important first step in Australia’s journey toward zero emissions. The strategy unveiled a heavy focus on the rolling out of charging stations which is an excellent building block […]
AWU claims Shearing Contractors Association email proves Ag Visa a threat to regional jobs
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has gone on record claiming the Shearing Contractors Assoc has been found out through an email that highlights Ag Visa a threat to regional jobs, especially women’s A recent email from an employer group obtained by the Australian Workers’ Union confirms the union’s fears that the Federal Government’s Ag Visa […]
Prime Minister’s prize for science awarded to a COVID-19 vaccine pioneer
An evolutionary biologist and virologist who played a transformative role in the global scientific response to COVID-19 has won the 2021 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science. Professor Edward C. Holmes from the University of Sydney received the $250,000 prize for almost 30 years of pioneering research on genome sequencing data, providing invaluable insights into diseases […]
Koala Foundation releases Christmas Catalogue for the festive season
With Christmas upon us the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has released the ‘Koala Christmas Catalogue’ filled with gift ideas for Koala lovers around the world. The AKF has put together the ‘Koala Christmas Catalogue’ to help supporters find the perfect gift for their loved ones this holiday season. It has been released early to ensure […]
ARHEN welcomes rural mental health recommendations for the bush
The Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) has welcomed the Final Report from the House Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and the recommendations to improve access to services for people in rural and remote Australia. The Committee recommended the Australian Government leverage the existing Australian Rural Health Education Network by providing funding […]
High Court rules the 2017 ‘Backpacker Tax’ cannot be levied on eight foreign countries
The High Court ruling draws the line under a four-year legal battle initiated in 2017 by Taxback.com on behalf of working holidaymakers from the eight countries. The case centred on lead claimant British citizen Catherine Addy, who argued she was discriminated against in having to pay the Backpacker Tax while on a working holiday in […]
Hunters trump farmers and wilderness in Tasmanian ‘wild deer’ plan
According to the Invasive Species Council, the Tasmanian Government must end its antiquated protection of feral deer for hunters and set clear, ambitious targets to rein in exploding numbers of the pest animals under its just-released draft wild deer plan. “Tasmania’s new deer management plan continues to support partially protecting feral deer as game animals […]
Mosquito buzz highlights the risk of vector-borne diseases
Commenting on One Health Day 2021 Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp highlighted the importance of our disease surveillance and preparedness activities as vital to protecting people and animals from vector-borne diseases – those diseases spread by biting insects such as mosquitoes, biting midges (sandflies), ticks and fleas. Dr Schipp said vector-borne diseases highlighted […]
Queensland policy on fire ants attacked by Federal Government
According to the Federal Government, The Queensland Government’s program to eradicate fire ants has failed to stop the march of this nasty pest into areas of the State’s southeast despite record amounts of money provided to the Queensland Government to eradicate it. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said we are halfway […]