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Mar
15
2026

Dr Lorinda Cramer: Frugal Chic, Fast Fashion and the Rise of the Forever Wardrobe

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

Australians buy more than a billion garments each year, many of which are barely worn before being discarded. Dr Lorinda ...

Mar
15
2026

Tom Penny: Australia’s e-Waste Problem

Environment, Gadgets, Technology

Millions of unused phones, tablets and laptops are sitting in Australian homes, quietly adding to a growing environmental challenge. Tom ...

Mar
15
2026

Ruby Ekkel: Punch the Monkey, Lonely Zoo Animals and Why They Move Us

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences, Popular Culture

A macaque named Punch sitting alone with a stuffed toy has sparked global heartbreak online. Ruby Ekkel explores why animals ...

Feb
22
2026

Rachael Lance: Two Decades of Earth Hour and Why It Still Matters

Animals, Environment

As Earth Hour marks two decades, the scale of environmental loss can feel overwhelming. Rachael Lance explains what is happening ...

Feb
22
2026

Dr Sara Webb: Inside Out Solar Systems, Giant Telescopes and the Mystery at the Centre of Our Galaxy

Environment, Natural Sciences, Science, Science & Medicine, Technology

From a planetary system that appears to defy the rules to questions about Australia’s access to the world’s most powerful ...

Feb
22
2026

Luke Hausler: A Rare Giraffe Birth at Melbourne Zoo

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences, Popular Culture

For the first time in nearly two decades, a giraffe calf has been born at Melbourne Zoo. Luke Hausler shares ...

Feb
15
2026

Chris Zeiher: Lonely Planet’s Top 100 Australian Beaches

Environment, Travel

Australia has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but what makes one truly unforgettable goes beyond sand and water. Chris Zeiher ...

Feb
5
2026

Dr Carolina Rodriguez: Why We Rinse Our Swimwear?

Environment, Science

Rinsing swimmers after the pool or beach is a habit many of us grew up with, but few have ever ...

Feb
4
2026

Sean Dooley: How Birds Cope in Extreme Heat

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences

Heatwaves do not just test people. They also push birds to their limits. Sean Dooley explains how extreme heat affects ...

Jan
11
2026

Dr Nichola Tyler: Why Human Behaviour Is the Biggest Fire Risk in Extreme Heat

Environment, Personal Safety, Psychology

Most bush and grass fires do not start naturally, and extreme heat can make everyday choices riskier than people realise. ...