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  • Caring for Country with ancient knowledge and science

    Indigenous Affairs

    Environmental DNA technology is being combined with Indigenous knowledge to care for Country in one of the world's oldest aquaculture systems.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 19 June 2025
    The landscape in Budj Bim, Victoria.
  • Clue to record-breaking temperatures in clearer skies

    Climate

    More sunlight is making it to Earth to warm the planet faster as reflective cloud coverage gets sparser, research suggests.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 19 June 2025
    A patch of sunlight illuminating land south east of Menindee,
  • Starry nights light the way for Bogong moth migration

    Environment

    An Australian moth uses the stars in the night sky to guide its migration, according to a study shedding light on one of nature's great mysteries.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 19 June 2025
    A Bogong moth
  • Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country

    Indigenous Affairs

    The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 17 June 2025
    Researcher Mitch Cowan and Kakadu Traditional Owner
  • Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

    Future Economies

    Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 17 June 2025
    Solar farm
  • Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

    Future Economies

    Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 16 June 2025
    A front loader loads scrap metal
  • Momentum building for global plastic pollution pact

    Environment

    The federal environment minister has joined forces with more than 90 countries to clamp down on plastic waste harming the environment and human health.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 13 June 2025
    Plastic debris is seen washed up on the shoreline
  • Check before you chuck: how bigger labels can end waste

    Australian General News

    Clearer and bigger fonts and icons on packaging labels could prevent Australian households discarding about $2500 a year in edible food.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 10 June 2025
    Food waste
  • Australia dives into the big blue as key climate ally

    Climate

    The potential of blue carbon - using the power of the seas - will feature prominently in Australia's official climate plans following a landmark agreement.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 10 June 2025
    Waves washing across pebbles (file image)
  • EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

    Future Economies

    One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 09 June 2025
    An electric car charger (file image)
  • 'Lifeline' for coral at risk of rising sea temperatures

    Climate

    Australian researchers have discovered coral bred from reefs in warmer oceans are more able to survive in extreme heat stress.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 08 June 2025
    The Great Barrier Reef
  • Go bold: calls for Australia to lead on ocean health

    Climate

    Acting on the threats of deep-sea mining and climate change are among the asks of environmental groups heading into a global event.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 07 June 2025
    a wave washing across sand
  • Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

    Future Economies

    Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 05 June 2025
    Mamoon Reza with his solar battery system in Sydney (file image)
  • Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

    Climate

    Nearly 40 million square kilometres of ocean experienced marine heatwaves in the western Pacific region in 2024, a UN climate and weather agency says.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 05 June 2025
    The Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
  • Baby blitz set to continue with 'gnarly' devils

    Australian General News

    Australia's largest mainland breeding program of Tasmanian devils continues to grow amid flood setbacks and devilish mothers.

    Australian Associated Press
    / 05 June 2025
    AUSSIE ARK TASMANIAN DEVILS
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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

Image credit: gadigal yilimung (shield) made by Uncle Charles Chicka Madden