Giraffes' future is much less secure than many people had imagined.Craig Fraser/ShutterstockPardon the pun, but it’s time to stick our necks out for giraffes. We have mistakenly taken the world’s tallest mammal for granted, fretting far more about other beloved animals such as rhinos, elephants and great apes.
But now it seems that all...
Australia's average house size has more than doubled since 1950. Melbourne houses image from www.shutterstock.comAustralia’s houses are getting bigger, but usually not more sustainable. In our recent study, we looked at the energy use of Australian houses, including the energy required to build, maintain and power our homes.
Perhaps...
A time-travellin’ nurse, a suicidal bank manager and one helluva dodgy Christmas historian: welcome to Part 10 of my Christmas film recommendations.
If you haven’t perused the previous offerings, you can do so here: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
46. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Christmas doesn’t actually get mentioned for...
Internet in the countrywestyorkshiredale.anglican.orgThere is no question that rural areas of all parts of the world need broadband. However, at the moment, only 29% of the world’s rural population have some form of internet, meaning that 2.4 billion people are disconnected. Even where the Internet exists in regional areas, it is often based...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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