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Sustainable Development

Could Agave, Hemp And Saltbush Be The Fuels Of The Future?

Oilier plants, new processing technologies and multipurpose crops could put the biofuel industry back in the race for greener transport fuels Biofuels have long been touted...

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Festivals

Scinema: Australia's International Science Film Festival

The world’s best scientists, filmmakers and artists are about to come together again for the southern hemisphere’s largest science film festival. SCINEMA, spons...

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Sustainable Development

Coffee Order: Would You Like Environment Sustainability With That?

It’s one of our favourite habits, but those who enjoy a daily cup of coffee may not be aware of its very significant downside. Each year billions of non-biodegradable...

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Environment

Rare Flowers Destroyed In Australia After Paperwork Error

Australian biosecurity officers have destroyed historic plant specimens on loan from France after a paperwork mix-up. A box of rare daisies from the 1850s had been sent to ...

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Festivals

5 Docos To Catch At 2017 Human Rights Arts & Films Festival

Returning for its tenth year, the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) brings with it a wealth of movies alive with passion and power, looking as they do at social j...

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Gender

A Conversation Between A Woman And Her Rapist

Twenty years ago, when she was 16 years old, Thordis Elva was raped by her then-boyfriend, Tom Stranger, who was 18 at the time. Thordis had been drinking rum before their ...

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Festivals

Sydney Film Festival 2017, 10 Things To See & Do

The just-announced lineup is packed with star power, controversies, and a particularly strong Australian contingent. Here are our picks Landing at that time of the year whe...

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Alternative Entertainment

Most Surreal Movie Moment Of The Year: Lady Gaga Interviews Julian Assange

It is, without question, one of the most bizarre—and side-splittingly funny—movie scenes you’ll see all year. Midway through Laura Poitras’ document...

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Serena Williams Joins Long List Of Athletes Who Competed While Pregnant

Serena Williams found out she was expecting her first child just two days before the Australian Open. In a TED Talk interview with Gayle King this week, the tennis great re...

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Environment

Why Do Fish Not Deserve Their Reputation For Forgetfulness

Fish have a reputation for being gormless and forgetful, but they can "count", navigate a maze and even remember faces There is something fishy about our attitude to fish. ...

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