Environment

Drivers told to paws and think of road risk to koalas

24 December

When wildlife rescuer Ina Egermann finds a koala hit by a car, the first thing she does is apologise. “I say, ‘I’m so sorry that we humans have done this to you’,” the Friends of the Koala charity volunteer told AAP. Then she gently holds...[Read More]

2025: The year the world chose direction

18 December

History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]

The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community

4 December

Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for...[Read More]

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

3 December

Australia needs to up the ante on cuts to emissions through a faster clean energy rollout and more electric cars to close the gap between forecast reductions and 2035 climate goals. Government projections suggest the nation is tracking towards a 42...[Read More]

Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws

26 November

The coalition and Greens are holding out their support for environmental reforms, as Labor offers further concessions to try and strike a deal within days. The federal parliament has returned for the final sitting week of the year, with the Albanese...[Read More]

10 reasons why consulting a specialist insurance broker or adviser is essential when your business is your family farm

20 November

Running a family farm, especially one passed down through generations, is more than just a business—it’s your family’s heritage, legacy, and livelihood. Protecting this invaluable asset requires expertise beyond basic insurance...[Read More]

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

19 November

Donald Trump has removed tariffs on one of Australia’s biggest exports to the US. The US president revealed on Saturday morning Australian time he would lift reciprocal tariffs on some agricultural goods including a plethora of beef goods. Though...[Read More]

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

19 November

Gas supply will be key to the coalition’s energy policy after the federal opposition walked away from a net-zero emissions target. Speaking after senior Liberals and Nationals met to endorse the plans, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the...[Read More]

What you need to know before making an ESG investment

13 November

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]

Bold idea to starve off hunger, food waste in Australia

5 November

While some Australians go hungry, enough food to fill the MCG nine times over is thrown away by farmers and growers each year. A bold idea proposed by Australia’s top hunger relief charity could solve this, with tax relief touted as a potential...[Read More]

Government set to plant seed of new environment regimen

29 October

Environmental protection reforms are expected to be introduced to parliament on Thursday after six years of wrangling in the halls of power. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENT LAWS * Better protections for natural sites are the key benefit the government will...[Read More]

Don’t rubbish e-waste – it could be worth billions

22 October

As Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese strike a deal over billions of dollars worth of critical minerals, the real treasure could be sitting in bins across Australia. Award-winning engineer Veena Sahajwalla says it is time to rethink common e-waste...[Read More]

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

15 October

Increased rains and lower interest rates are being backed to get farmland values growing again after a drop in the first half of this year and record low sales. The latest Bendigo Bank report showed national farmland values fell by 3.8 per cent in...[Read More]

Aussie beef a hot commodity as US imports hit a high

13 August

US demand for Australian beef looks set to skyrocket as drought, disease and hefty tariffs hit other top cattle-producing countries. Australia exported more than 43,000 tonnes of beef to the United States in July, the highest volume since October...[Read More]

China duties on Canadian canola may advantage Australia