Environment

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Crunch time at COP 29 requires a new deal

Dubbed the ‘Finance COP’, the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties needs to set a positive vision matched with capital and action to meet sustainability goals

COP29 sign in a park in Baku, Azerbeijan

What can we expect at the COP29 Climate Conference?

Finance is the key to global action and COP29 is the key to unlocking the trillions needed to accelerate action

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Taking a punt on Melbourne Cup weather

In the time it takes 24 horses to run 3.2 kilometres, Melbourne’s weather can change from hot northerly winds to freezing southerly gales. Here’s why

Roadsign welcoming King Charles to Samao

Commonwealth leaders meet to debate the future and deal with the past

CHOGM 2024 in Samoa is King Charles’ first as Head of the Commonwealth, and along with climate change, development and human rights, reparation for slavery has entered the discussion

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Recipes bring Australia’s native harvest into the kitchen

The Native Harvest Kitchen cookbook demystifies native ingredients and helps you incorporate Indigenous food into everyday meals.

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Should I stay or should I go? Preparing for bushfire season

The instruction to Stay or Go might feel like a mixed message, but with the right planning it’s a proven life saver

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Plant-based glitter outshines plastic alternatives

Glitter microplastics are commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but a new sustainable glitter made from plant cellulose has been developed and has no impact on the environment

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Frogs are amazing

Frogs are a vital but endangered part of Australia’s ecosystems. By being part of Frog Month Victoria, you can help protect them in your neighbourhood

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A social media platform that is actually good for democracy?

Australian communities are experimenting with innovative digital democracy tools to find agreement on contentious issues like climate change, inspired by powerful examples from Taiwan

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Q&A

Q&A: How a ‘pooter’ is helping endangered grasshoppers find new homes

Translocation is helping protect the endangered Key’s Matchstick Grasshopper and enhancing ecosystems in south-eastern Australia

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