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'Dark fleets' brought to light by world-first ocean map

For the price of a working internet connection, conservationists and the maritime-curious will get an almost real-time look at global fishing activities.

AAP · Jun 18

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Huge cost of missing early intervention for children

A failure to identify health and development issues in young Australians is costing $22.3 billion annually, described as a "wake-up call" for governments.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

Mining magnate chips in to clear Ukraine's landmines

The Minderoo Foundation has pledged financial support for a United Nations landmine clearing program in war-torn Ukraine.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to have access to 3 days of early learning and care a week

A major new report is recommending bold changes to Australia’s early childhood sector. On Thursday night, the Productivity Commission released an interim report from its inquiry into early childhood education and care.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Pacific nation pledges to eliminate cervical cancer

Tens of thousands of women in Vanuatu will have access to cervical cancer screening, treatment and vaccines as the nation commits to eliminating the disease.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Ningaloo Reef coral crossbred for first time to improve resilience against warming waters

With bleaching events expected to increase to once a year by 2046, researchers in Western Australia hope coral crossbred to survive in higher temperatures will help save the Ningaloo Reef.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

More plastic waste than ever before adds to climate woes

Despite growing awareness about climate impacts, there is more single-use plastic waste than ever – and production is set to outstrip demand.

The New Daily · Feb 6, 2023

Spotting plastic waste from space and counting the fish in the seas: here's how AI can help protect the oceans

You’ve seen the art AI image generators can create, and you may have played with natural language AI chatbots. You’ve benefited from artificial intelligence tools recommending you music and suggesting your next streaming show.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022