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Housing insecurity is the main reason dogs are left in shelters - Newsreel

Housing insecurity main reason for giving up pets

Housing insecurity has been found to be the leading reason for people leaving their pets at animal shelters. A La Trobe University study found 9000 cats and dogs were
Read more 8 October 2024
Whale shark feeding. | Newsreel

Shipping a growing risk for whale sharks

Whale sharks and commercial shipping are on a climate change-induced collision course. New research out of Western Australian, where the iconic marine animal is a major
Read more 8 October 2024
Deaths from storm devastation continue for years after the event - Newsreel

Deaths continue long after cyclones hit

New research has revealed an ongoing hidden death toll from natural disasters that continues for nearly 15 years after the event. A Stanford University study found the
Read more 8 October 2024
Penguins in Antarctica. | Newsreel

Australia now the world’s greatest ocean protector

An expansion of a marine park near Antarctica means Australia now protects more ocean than any other country on Earth. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said
Read more 8 October 2024
Woman after vaccination . | Newsreel

Free adult vaccines would deliver billion-dollar boost

Free vaccinations for adult Australians would provide an annual economic benefit of more than $1 billion. A report commissioned by global biopharma company GSK, found
Read more 8 October 2024
Child wearing mask in heavy air pollution. | Newsreel

‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development

A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards. A University of
Read more 8 October 2024
Person recycling electronics. | Newsreel

Need to make minerals ‘less critical’ for sustainability

Australia’s push to leverage its abundance of critical minerals needs to be paired with a recycling program to optimise the clean energy transition. A white paper from
Read more 8 October 2024
Person on dating app. | Newsreel

Dating apps to be rated under new safety code

Online dating apps have six months to conform to a new code focussed on user safety, which came into effect this week. Co-designed with the industry, the
Read more 7 October 2024
Central Queensland beef producer Melinee Leather. | Newsreel

Global award for sustainable beef production

A Central Queensland cattle company has been recognised as one of the most sustainable beef producers in the world. Leather Cattle Co (LCC), run by Melinee and Rob
Read more 6 October 2024
Plastics polluting a beach. | Newsreel

OECD reveals pathway to end plastic pollution

A concerted global effort could almost eliminate plastics from entering the environment in less than 20 years. A new OECD report has found comprehensive global policies
Read more 4 October 2024