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Coin collectors converge in Canberra for 'mystery' sea creature set

Mina Hsu was the first to strike a coin in 2023, having found out about the annual event only the day before.

The Canberra Times

Taiwanese student strikes first coin of 2023 as Royal Australian Mint unveils Creatures of the Deep collection

Mina Hsu was among 200 coin enthusiasts who entered into the Royal Australian Mint's ballot to strike the first coin of the year that celebrates the CSIRO's deep sea discoveries.

ABC News

First coin celebrates deep sea creatures

Collectors from across Australia have travelled to the nation's capital for the chance to take home the first pressed coin of the new year.

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Underground coal mining safety improves with 3D laser-scanning technology

World-first 3D laser-scanning technology makes coal mining safer by giving workers a view of what's underground without actually having to be there.

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Bogong’s back: La Niña rains help moth numbers recover from near extinction

Decimated by relentless drought, the population of the Australian insect is recovering but remains fragile

The Guardian - AU

Inner Canberra heritage site to face another test before 300-unit redevelopment

With the land home to the Golden Sun Moth, the development will need to pass environmental checks.

The Canberra Times

Queensland government abandons Bradfield Scheme after review finds it completely unviable

A decades-long vision to drought-proof arid western Queensland has been abandoned by the state government after an expert review declared it completely unviable.

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Latest study on Bradfield scheme in Queensland again concludes proposal doesn’t hold water

Despite repeated reviews of John Bradfield’s idea to use flood waters to irrigate central Australia, the scheme has not been shown to be feasible

The Guardian - AU

WA's 'shark graveyard' offers glimpse of prehistoric monster, the megalodon shark

A massive tooth recently uncovered in a biodiversity survey off the WA coast offers a rare glimpse of the megalodon shark, an ancient ocean predator that had no peer.

ABC News

Are we alone in the universe? Aussie space observatory could unlock the answer

Australia is stepping into space exploration, beginning with the construction of the world’s largest radio astronomy observatory.

The New Daily

Floods rejuvenate Australia's environment, yet have 'sting in the tail' for many species

Floods are critically important for many plant and animal species, but scientists fear back-to-back extremes of flood, fire and drought are causing significant environmental damage — and say we don't know the full picture.

ABC News

Locals alarmed as Queensland haven to rare tree species to be sold off by CSIRO

The arboretum was closed to the public in October last year and is being ‘vacated in preparation for divestment’

The Guardian - AU

Plibersek’s ‘determination’ alone won’t save the Great Barrier Reef – here’s what needs to happen

And scientist Dr Peter Ridd from the IPA accuses the BoM and CSIRO of ignoring what he claims are the benefits of global heating

The Guardian - AU

Australian floods of 1950s were driven by same weather forces behind this year's record rains

What can we learn from the worst phase of flooding in Australia's recorded history? We need to properly address some of the mistakes of the past, according to one former emergency chief.

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They went from plague levels to near extinction, but now the bogongs are back

On the brink of extinction just a matter of years ago, encouraging numbers of bogong moths have been spotted in the Brindabellas and Kosciuszko National Park

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Report: Climate extremes hitting Australia, more intense weather to come

The country faces more extreme heat events, intense heavy rainfall, longer fire seasons and sea level rise.

ABC News

CSIRO, Nutri V turning vegetable food waste into healthy snacks one farm at a time

The global food waste conundrum continues to grow, but smart tech developed in Australia could cut the problem significantly, by converting excess vegetables into nutritious new products.

AAP

MPs in fresh push for nuclear power plan

A gathering of nuclear energy specialists and engineers has been organised to brief parliamentarians on the future of the sector.

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Longer Australian bushfire seasons, more wild weather seen as climate warms - report

Australia's climate conditions will worsen in the years ahead, two national agencies said on Wednesday, warning of quicker changes in weather patterns and more frequent extreme climate events.

ABC News

BOM and the CSIRO State of the Climate 2022 report shows warming trends continue

Australia continues to warm, extreme heat days continue to become more frequent, fire weather continues to ramp up and sea levels continue to rise.

AAP

Heating climate requires broad action

The latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.

The Guardian - AU

Australia faces worsening extreme weather events latest BoM and CSIRO climate report finds

The continent is now 1.47C hotter than it was in 1910 and sea levels around the coastline are rising at an accelerating rate

The Guardian - AU

Birds are back, crops are growing – but is the Murray Darling Basin plan working?

It is 10 years since the $13bn scheme was launched to restore the 1,500km system, and with it comes intensive debate about whether it is on track

ABC News

Plans to develop Canberra's historic Gungahlin Homestead into retirement village, aged care home

Canberrans enjoy a rare glimpse inside Gungahlin Homestead as the historic estate's new owners consider developing the site into a retirement village.

ABC News

Sea foam put under the microscope to determine if it is safe to touch

Sea foam is the ocean's bubble bath, but is it safe? CSIRO algae scientist Anusuya Willis takes us into her lab to put it under the microscope.

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