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Preliminary data shows the first week of July has been the hottest on record globally, according to ...
Volcano case underway
Three brothers who own Whakaari White Island are facing charges over the deadly eruption that occurred in 2019.
Eyes on offshore wind
Victoria's Gippsland region could become a global offshore wind energy hub with the potential construction of giant wind turbines.
Radical batteries coming
Australian scientists are working with Chinese counterparts on the next generation of batteries.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Shark scheme re-opens
The New South Wales Government has opened tenders for its annual shark meshing program, reigniting the debate surrounding its use.
Quasar clocks show time shift
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein’s expanding universe.
Ant issues abound
Australia is facing a double threat from two of the world's most destructive ant species.
Bottling plans probed
Locals want tighter regulations on water extraction near UNESCO world heritage rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Crop issues predicted
Experts say climate change may increase the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures worldwide.
Dam deal for traditional access
A new agreement makes land at Chaffey Dam available to traditional custodians.
Minister seeks Murray fix
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in need of a “course correction”.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.
Next-gen recycling tested
Australian experts are working on ways to recycle next-gen materials that currently have just one life.
Restrictions lift for new plans
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a historic mining city in Western Australia, is making progress in plans to “drought-proof” the region.
State logging expands
Tasmania's state-owned forestry company, Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT), is expanding the area available for logging.
WMO sees El Niño effects
El Niño conditions are underway in the tropical Pacific, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Cosmic ripples revealed
NASA says 15 years of radio data has revealed evidence of a space-time ‘murmur’.
Silver needs stretched
The solar energy industry is driving an increased demand for silver, creating a supply deficit for the metal.
Tasmania inks hydrogen links
Tasmania could become a global leader in green hydrogen production and export by 2030, according to a new feasibility study.