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"Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Australia for first time"
#Birds #Australia #Animals

Deadly bird flu strain confirmed in Australia for first time
A deadly strain of avian influenza, H5N1, that has killed millions of wild and domestic birds and mammals across the globe, has for the first time reached Australia’s shores. Australian authorities confirmed that two migratory seabirds, a brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) and a northern giant petrel (Macronectes halli), have both tested positive for H5N1, a […]

Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8q5nx6jw6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

"Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh"
#Australia #Batteries #Energy

Australia installs 400,000 home batteries in 10 months for 11.2 GWh
Australia is in the grip of a consumer-led energy storage boom with new figures showing more than 400,000 batteries representing 11.2 GWh of storage capacity have been installed nationwide in the past 10 months.

“Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear”
#Australia #Cars #Vehicles

A new car safety feature emits a 'kangaroo frequency' to deter wildlife crashes
Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims to use specific frequencies to alert them to oncoming traffic.

Western Australia is edging toward desertification #Australia

Western Australia is edging toward desertification
Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth. Somehow, it feels like it's getting hotter and drier every day.

"Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles

Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift
Australia stopped keeping detailed data on its vehicle fleet after the domestic car industry ended. That’s becoming an issue.

This is a welcome change
#antiScam #law #telco #Australia

COVID shots happened today (yearly for me now, six-monthly for husband).
#CovidIsNotOver #Australia

An #asteroid hit deep in the #Australian #outback. What it left may have broken a record.
Australian researchers say they have found evidence of Earth’s oldest known asteroid

An asteroid hit deep in the Australian outback. What it left may have broken a record
Australian researchers say they have found evidence of Earth's oldest known asteroid impact. It dates back three billion years.

"Salt Water Restores Native Queensland Ecosystems After Dozens of Tidal Gates Removed"
#Australia #Queensland #Environment

Salt Water Restores Native Queensland Ecosystems After Dozens of Tidal Gates Removed
It's definitely a worldwide trend: removing dams, restoring natural water movement and displacement, and in Queensland it's no different.

"Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science"
#Australia #GreatBarrierReef #Coral

Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science
Research identifies 808,585 viral genomes belonging to what scientists estimate to be 362,802 different viruses

"Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president"
#Australia #FossilFuels #Energy

Tomorrow is the first day of winter here in Australia. We're in Canberra so we're getting ready for the brrr...
#Winter #Canberra #Australia

"We set 10,000 traps in search of a rare native mouse. Here’s what we found"
#Australia #Mouse #Mice

We set 10,000 traps in search of a rare native mouse. Here’s what we found
The pint-sized pookila faces uncertainty in Queensland, as two experts explain.

Australia’s new national park links habitat to protect koalas https://news.mongabay.com/2026/05/australias-new-national-park-links-habitat-to-protect-koalas/

Australia's new national park links habitat to protect koalas
“When I was a kid, forestry was more sustainable,” Mark Graham said, leaning against a massive tree trunk. “Now 30-tonne industrial machines bulldoze everything in their path.” He’s an ecologist who’s worked for state and federal governments — and has often been at odds with the forest industry. We were walking through the Coffs Harbour […]

"A new wildlife overpass connects two of Australia's national parks, saving beloved endangered species"
#Australia #Wildlife

This giant wildlife bridge connects two national parks, saving Australia's beloved species
The retrofitted bridge includes features for a wide range of species, from rope crossings for gliding marsupials to vegetated pathways for ground-dwelling animals.

"Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, all states agree – except Queensland"
#Australia #Queensland #Energy

Morning calisthenics on the internet (literally).
#Cockatoo #Canberra #Australia

"How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know"
#Australia #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know
Don’t panic about AI data centres and water – it’s energy we should worry about

"Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia’s sea cucumbers"
#Australia #Animals #Oceans

Illegal fishing takes a toll on Australia's sea cucumbers
Off the northwestern coast of Australia, in some of the world’s most pristine and diverse coral reefs, sea cucumbers are rapidly vanishing. Overall populations of these tubular, blobby animals declined by more than half from 2018 to 2023 in the Rowley Shoals, a remote Australian marine park, according to a recent survey. Some especially vulnerable […]

"The fight to save Australia’s ‘incredibly captivating’ endangered spiny crayfish"
#Australia #Crayfish #Animals

I went out to lunch today at a cafe with a friend. I had a hamburger. With beetroot relish. Yum!
We're obviously in Australia. A hamburger is not a hamburger if it's not under the influence of beetroot. 🫜
#Hamburger #Beetroot

"Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows"
#Australia #Health #Medical

Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows
Exclusive University of Sydney research shows heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.7% by the end of the century

"Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging"
#Australia #Environment #ElNino

Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging
Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher says

"Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming"
#Australia #Sydney #Climate

Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991

"Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted"
#Australia #Emissions

Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted
Giant gas companies are “hot venting” toxic gases known to be unsafe for humans at any concentration.

"By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for weeks at a time"
#Australia #Sydney #Houses

By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for weeks at a time
Apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for future comfort for about four weeks a year in Redfern and more than seven weeks in Penrith.

"For 44 years, Australia has subsidised diesel use. Is it time to stop?"
#Australia #Diesel #Climate #ClimateChange

For 44 years, Australia has subsidised diesel use. Is it time to stop?
Australia could direct revenue towards electrification, not further diesel consumption.

"New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall"
#Australia #Victoria #Rain #Weather
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New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall
New research led by Monash University sheds a new perspective on forecasts of future rainfall in Victoria, showing that recent dry conditions may not fully reflect long-term climate change signals.