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Why going green isn’t simple for some farmers
Farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis -- but taking action can be costly and complex.
Jul 17, 20256 min read


Green is good, but the roots of commuter pain lie deeper
As "green" trams and electric buses are rolled out, some argue the real problem is not emissions — it is exclusion, congestion and...
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Non-English speaking Aussies are missing out on savings
Non-English-speaking customers are missing out on discounts at Woolworths due to language barriers and shopping fear. Gabriella Galati...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Mushroom Meander
Did you know that mushrooms are closer to animals than plants? Fungi are everywhere, in all of the world's nooks and crannies, recycling...
Jul 2, 20255 min read


Sparkling traditions: the essense of Gajra
Jewellery has never been simply an accessory. Rather, it’s been an expression—of authenticity for some, elegance for others, and for many, a symbol of heritage. Neha Gokhale reports For Siya Jawa, jewellery became the union of her heritage with personal style. An entrepreneur and creator of Gajra, an ethically sourced business of handcrafted desi jewellery, Jawa's love for jewellery dates back to her childhood. "The name Gajra is really personal to me because I spent my chil
Sep 30, 20245 min read


MIFF: The Future Council will see you now
A new documentary suggests the future of the climate change debate -- and the planet -- is in good hands. Sarah Rose looks at a film that dares to dream of a better world. Next week often seems impossible in these ever-trying times -- let alone the next millennia. Still, in the latest documentary feature by eminent Australian filmmaker,Damon Gameau ( That Sugar Film and 2040 ), we are shown that there is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not so far away. Futu
Sep 2, 20246 min read


A Future with a filter
Lucinda Jennings, Emilie Kirketerp Jensen and Elise Harrington report. Spotswood Primary is one of the schools participating in Breathe...
May 5, 20233 min read


New research highlights the benefits of garden appreciation
A Swinburne student has published new research which suggests regional and rural people could improve their social wellbeing by engaging...
Apr 11, 20232 min read


Death by a thousand scratches
Mange is a major problem for the popular Australian marsupial. Here carers and environmentalists discuss the devastating impact it has, and how it can be treated.
Aug 25, 20221 min read


‘Toughness, heart and grit’: UFC champion’s road to the top
“It’s not just about getting to the top – it’s about staying at the top.” Few athletes can say that they reach the pinnacle of their sport. Few become champions, and even fewer stay there. That is not the case for Alexander Volkanovski. Alex Volkanovski is the first Australian-born UFC champion in the history of the promotion – and one of only four men to ever hold the featherweight title. Coming off a win against Brian Ortega – a bout that won the MMA Hour’s “Round of the y
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Review: FWEXFID Roller Skates
Isaac Orchard test drives the summer’s latest fad.
Dec 21, 20211 min read


Review: Home-Grown Lemons
Brigitte Basile extols the virtue of the humble backyard lemon. #videojournalism #review
Dec 21, 20211 min read
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