Svalbard Liefdefjorden Photo credit: Jan Hvizdal. HX Expeditions, the longest-running expedition cruise company has launched a new free online educational course dedicated to Svalbard, developed in partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), further expanding its industry-leading programme of pre-departure learning for guests. The launch comes during a landmark week for HX, as the company celebrates 130 […]
Zhang Weitao examines watermelons sprouting from dark, nutrient-dense organic soil. [Photo: CGTN Radio] Have you ever paused mid-meal to wonder where your food truly comes from? We enjoy fresh vegetables daily for their taste and nutrition, yet few of us consider the soil they grow in, potential chemical residues, and whether crop production depletes the […]
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On 9 July 2026, Volvo Group Australia officially opened its new Sydney Parts Distribution Centre located in Minto in Sydney’s south-west. The new centre replaces the previous one Volvo Group Australia built in Minto, which has supported national operations since 1975, and embodies the many technological advances in logistics of the last five decades. At […]
DEWA International launched as a wholly owned independent subsidiary of DEWA to develop global energy and water projects (Photo: AETOSWire) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced the establishment of ‘DEWA International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). […]
The British Council has today opened applications for its Alumni UK Grant Programme, offering UK alumni in Australia up to £5,000 ($9,600 AUD) to turn climate action ideas into reality. The call comes as Australia holds the Presidency of COP31 Negotiations, with this year’s Australian grants focused exclusively on Climate Action and Sustainability. Alumni of UK educational institutions […]
A panoramic view of the Huaxin Diwei Cement facility in Chongqing, southwest China. [Photo: CGTN Radio] Standing inside a cement factory in Chongqing, one of China’s major industrial hubs, the first thing that strikes visitors is not what they see, but what they don’t. There is no thick smoke drifting from chimneys. No dust hanging […]
RRSEQ Director, Dr Jo Burton with cod hotel Credit – Annabel Osborne Photography 200+ new cod hotels across SEQ waterways supporting native fish populations, including the critically endangered Mary River cod New mural unveiled for Somerset allowing locals and visitors a glimpse into the region’s unique native aquatic species Delivered through Resilient Rivers SEQ’s $40 […]
