Last year, 10 million observations of species were collected. New research shows 9.6 million of those came from citizen scientists. It's enjoyable and valuable. Thanks to all the citizen scientists out there. theconversation.com/citizen-scie...
If you think there are rules preventing lobbyists from contacting their old mates who happen to be departmental secretaries to secure meetings between Govt and Big Tobacco… then think again. Lobbying rules are so loose they’re practically non-existent. www.theage.com.au/national/hom...
Alcohol-related deaths have ⬆️ for the 4th year in a row - 9.1% between 2021 & 2022. This is tragic & we need to look at why this is happening. If you need support you can call the National Alcohol & Other Drug hotline: 1800 250 015 fare.org.au/abs-report-s...
Today, the ABS released the latest available data on the Causes of Death in Australia. The rate of alcohol-induced deaths has increased by 9.1 per cent between 2021 and 2022, making this the fourth co...
Reforming job services needs to happen - it's not working. It costs a lot & isn’t delivering people into work they stay in. Time to listen to those who’ve lived through the system & understand where it’s falling apart. t.co/eN2jwHHUHM
Big Tobacco isn’t allowed to advise Govt on public health. Why is the gambling industry allowed to advise govts on gambling policy? We’ll see the level of the influence of the industry (or not) when govt responds to recent online gambling inquiry. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australians are getting dudded when our gas is sold to multinational gas companies to export overseas. Thanks to Chris Richardson for this great graph.
The govt is expanding the fossil fuel industry despite record floods & heatwaves around the world & ominous signs for bushfires this 🇦🇺 summer Inaction will increase cost of living- ⬆️insurance premiums, ⬆️pressure on healthcare, ⬆️price of food, & more. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Last night ABC 730 featured the story of whistleblower Richard Boyle. He stood up for someone & blew the whistle on practices at the ATO. Six years later he's still being prosecuted. It's time for the Govt to end the prosecution. iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30/se...
One of the taxpayers helped by ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has spoken out for the first time. Tens of thousands marched in support of a Yes vote. Laura Tingle interviews Nicholas Moore, Special En...
Palm cockatoos craft their own tools they use to drum their own rhythm 🤯😍 Professor Robert Heinsohn at @ourANU is researching these incredible birds and their unique drumming. www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09...
A rare and endangered bird that fashions drumsticks from wood and seed pods also has a flair for individual design, according to Australian National University researchers at work in Far North Queensl...
Congratulations to nine-year-old Levi and his father Evan on the success of their card game, Go Bum. They’re using proceeds from selling the game at outlets across Canberra to help preserve Koala habitat. the-riotact.com/nine-year-ol...