Tag: Queensland

Buried Beneath Sydney: How a 2.7-Tonne Cocaine Empire Was Unearthed

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva -
Law enforcement agencies in Australia have made history with the largest cocaine seizure ever in Australia: 2.7 tonnes of...

What Caused the Koala Population Crash Before Humans Existed?

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
A new genetic study has changed what scientists know about the history of koalas. Researchers discovered that koalas went...

Cyclone Maila Intensifies as Queensland Braces for Impact

Pacific Sharya Christiana -
Tropical Cyclone Maila is on a rapid increase in the Solomon Sea, leaving far North Queensland on high alert...

How Marita Cheng Is Using Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to Expand Access, Inclusion and Opportunity

Lady Commonwealth Ishini Dabare -
Marita Cheng has built a career developing the intersection of technology, social impact, and education, becoming one of Australia’s...

A Decade-Low Slump in Wind and Solar Funding Raises Alarms Over Australia’s Clean-Energy Future

Environment Sharya Christiana -
By the year 2030, Australia’s ambitious goals to transition to a primarily clean-energy grid are currently facing numerous challenges...

How Will Changes to Queensland’s Curriculum Authority Impact Future Policy Direction?

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
Queensland’s Liberal-National government has ousted 2 union-linked board members from the state’s curriculum board with the intention of replacing...
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When rainforests start emitting carbon, world must wake up!

Features Ruwanthi Abeyakoon -
Once among the world's most reliable carbon vaults, Australia’s tropical rainforests have now changed its role from an absorber...

Heat, Fires, and Storms: Queensland’s Nightmare Summer Starts Early

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Queensland is currently facing a serious environmental issue. The state is dealing with several bushfires while preparing for an...

Queensland’s Weather Rollercoaster: Hot, Dry South vs. Rain-Soaked North

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Queensland, renowned for its varied climate, anticipates a significant shift in weather patterns this week. Warmer temperatures will dominate...

Why Australia’s Wet Spring Could Turn into a Bushfire Nightmare

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia is set to experience a potentially wet spring, especially in its eastern half, due to record ocean heat...

Australia’s Koalas Are Dying Out—Can a DNA Breakthrough Save Them?

Science & Tech Piumi Fernando -
The iconic koala, a symbol of Australia's unique biodiversity, faces unprecedented challenges that threaten its long-term survival. As populations...

Did Changing Voter Demographics Just Redraw Queensland’s Political Map?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
For years, Peter Dutton was considered an electoral asset to Australia's Liberal-National Coalition, particularly in his home state of...

Dutton Defeated; Party Shaken: Can the Liberals Rebuild After This Loss?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia's Liberal Party has been left in disarray following a crushing defeat in Saturday’s federal election, marking what appears...

Australia and England to Reignite Their Fierce Rivalry in Epic Rugby League Ashes Battle!

CU Sports Ishini Dabare -
After more than two decades, Australia's rugby league team is set to return to England for an Ashes series,...

Australia’s Twin Reefs in Peril—Is This the Final Warning on Climate Change?

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Australia's two UNESCO World Heritage-listed coral reefs, the Great Barrier Reef in the east and Ningaloo...

Australia Battles Widespread Flooding as Storm Knocks Out Power to 290,000 Homes!

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
The eastern seaboard of Australia is currently contending with the significant repercussions of a recent intense weather system, leaving...