Australian states prepare for tropical cyclone Alfred in full swing
Sydney, March 5 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday the government was delivering 250,000 sandbags to the state of Queensland from the national supply while the Australian Defense Force has been put on standby as severe tropical cyclone Alfred approaches. A range of measures were being taken including pre-positioning heavy lift helicopters […]
New Australian map to enhance conservation of species in ice-free Antarctica
Sydney, Jan 29 (IANS) Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica’s ice-free land that they say will help protect the continent’s biodiversity. The team, led by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, unveiled the new high-resolution map on Wednesday as well as a hierarchical classification system of the […]
New Australian disability strategy to prioritise reducing homelessness
Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS) Australia’s federal, state and territory governments have committed to making the country more inclusive under a new national disability strategy. The federal government on Wednesday released the updated 10-year strategy following a review that was recommended by the landmark Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. […]
