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What Westpac zero deforestation pledge means for ag

A zero deforestation target for agriculture set by Westpac has been described as "enormous" by the conservation movement but condemned by farmers.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Can Australia be more than backup for big tech?

A tech giant has its eyes on Aussie talent and warns governments against thwarting emerging players who may already be coding the future.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Cave divers catch a glimpse of Australia's distant past

A cave-diving palaeontologist hopes fossils hidden in a system of subterranean caverns will shed light on the mystery of Australia's megafauna extinction.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia

Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

As the federal government prepares to scrap road and rail projects – find out what is being funded in your area

The government is backing hundreds of infrastructure projects across Australia, however some may now be cancelled due to cost overruns

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

From beloved pet to biodiversity villain: what now for Australia’s cats?

Our feline friends kill more than 300 million native animals a year. Can we keep them and protect our wildlife too?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

NCIS: Sydney – its take on Australia is all pubs, Aukus and murderous snakes

It’s the first time the long-running franchise has set a series outside the US – and, aside from alarmingly frequent naval deaths, the show streaming on Paramount+ is having a lot of fun

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

Australia offers refuge to Tuvaluans as rising sea levels threaten Pacific archipelago

As sea levels continue to rise due to global warming, Tuvalu, a small archipelago in the Pacific, is seeing its territory disappear underwater, threatening the survival of its more than 11,000 inhabitants. A new treaty with Australia, however, will soon allow Tuvaluans to move to the largest country in Oceania,…

France 24 · Nov 11, 2023

Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital

Penny Wong has urged Israel to respect international law and cease its strikes against Gaza's largest hospital as ceasefire calls grow.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Czech Republic wins doubles to beat United States 2-1 and reach Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

Czechs Krejcikova/Siniakova defeat U.S. Collins/Townsend 6-3, 7-5 to send Czech Republic to Billie Jean King Cup semis vs. Canada. Italy to face Slovenia in other semi. Czechs have won last three meetings with U.S. and have seven major doubles titles, incl. 2021 Australian Open. U.S. without Coco Gauff and Jessica…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023