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Google wins world’s first approval for commercial drone deliveries

Apr 9, 2019

Google’s commercial drone delivery system has been approved for use in Australia, marking the first public approval of the deliveries following 18 months of trials, according to The Verge. At first, the deliver...

Australia’s successful, large-scale HIV prevention offers a model for other nations

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Oct 17, 2018

Health, Policy, Science

A landmark HIV medication trial in Australia could be paving a path for other high-income nations to reduce new HIV infections, according to researchers. The trial reduced new HIV infections 25 percent over a y...

Australia’s carbon emissions reach highest level on record

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Dec 10, 2017

Environment, Science, World

Australia’s carbon emissions reached record levels this year, according to new figures from emissions consultants NDEVR Environmental. Emissions of greenhouse gases have continued to rise, in spite of the incre...

Researchers identify ‘source reefs’ that could aid in recovery of Great Barrier Reef

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Dec 4, 2017

Environment, Science

Researchers have identified several “source” reefs that could serve as a life support system for the ailing Great Barrier Reef, according to a report from the Guardian. The reef has suffered damage from bleachi...

Australia announces plans for new space agency

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Sep 27, 2017

Innovation, Science, World

The Australian government has announced new plans to establish its own national space agency, at the 68th International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide on Monday. The Australian space program has been dorman...

Report shows ambitious clean energy targets would reduce prices

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Jul 10, 2017

Environment, Innovation, Science

According to new modeling by RepuTex, an energy analysis firm, ambitious clean energy targets could lead to lower wholesale energy prices in the Australian market. Prior to that, a review by Australia’s chief s...

Tesla is building the largest ever lithium-ion battery to store wind power in Australia

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Jul 8, 2017

Business, Innovation, Science

Tesla is working with French renewable energy company Neoen to build the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in South Australia, to ensure stability for the power grid. CEO Elon Musk traveled to Australia on Th...

Experts tell Australian government its too late for their Great Barrier Reef plan

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May 31, 2017

Environment, Policy, Science

According to expert accounts given to an advisory committee of the Australian government, the government’s plan to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef is no longer possible due to the emerging effects of climate c...

World Bank calls for Pacific climate refugees to begin migrating to Australia, New Zealand

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May 9, 2017

Environment, Policy, Science, World

A new policy paper from the World Bank argues that Australia and New Zealand should allow open immigration from Pacific island nations, like Tuvalu and Kiribati, which face pressing threats from climate change....

Loss of world’s coral reefs would cost global economy 1 trillion, says new report

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Apr 12, 2017

Environment, Science

According to a new report from Australia’s Climate Council, the loss of coral reefs as a result of rising sea temperatures would wreak havoc on the global economy. The report showed that the loss of Queensland’...

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