The rising popularity of second-hand and vintage fashion has been viewed as an opportunity to reduce fast fashion consumption; however, Australia remains one of the world's highest waste producers.
Native orchids captivate photographers in search of undiscovered bush treasure
Two centuries after orchids were first documented in South Australia, photographers are still discovering new plants.
Searching for treasure in the Aussie bush
Amateur photographer Shane Graves is happiest when lying face down in a pile of leaves, searching through the lens of his digital SLR camera for undiscovered species in the Australian bush.
Australia's education system is out of step, former SA deputy premier says
South Australia's former deputy premier Susan Close has called out what she describes as "extreme" socio-economic segregation in Australian schools.
Dancing gorilla wins funniest wildlife photo of the year
The winning images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on capturing a moment at just the right time.
Topic:Feel Good
Grim outlook for river spanning four states if nothing is done to combat climate's impact
Water needs for river communities will be under increasing pressure over the next 25 years, according to predictions from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
Dog patrols at Federation Square to curb 'terrifying' seagull swooping
Pesky seagulls snatching food from unsuspecting members of the public has spurred a Melbourne council to start canine patrols of Federation Square.
Baby blue whale numbers peak at just the right time off WA coast
Researchers are relieved as baby blue whale numbers increase after a slow start to the migration season.
'No-one expected what we found': Martian discovery got us closer to finding life
Scientists said at the time that the flow of water would have filled multiple swimming pools.
Asbestos found along walking track near Great Ocean Road
Asbestos has been discovered scattered throughout parts of a coastal town near the Great Ocean Road, prompting land managers to close a section to the public.
Scientists say golf course wetlands are the future for breeding threatened native fish
Golf courses around the world feature picturesque water ponds as a challenging hazard for players to avoid, but scientists are diving right in. They say golf club wetlands are an ecological safe haven to repopulate threatened native fish.
Hopes remain for return of eagles to nest moved from Queensland hospital site
A wedge-tailed eagle's nest was moved in an operation costing about $100,000 involving a 60-tonne crane, a specialist arborist and a carefully engineered basket.
Pesky rabbits, a shark scare and bubbly smiles shine in November's top WA photos
Our photographers cast their eyes towards WA's exploding rabbit population, a surfer's near-miss with a suspected great white shark, and a school program helping parents bond with their children.
'Looked like a Hills hoist': Australian native plant named for backyard icon
A species of Australian native plant related to kangaroo paws has been named after the humble rotary clothesline.
Scientist drills into dunes to collect storm surge data at renowned wetland
Infrastructure to monitor the impact of rising sea levels and storm surges on the Coorong in South Australia has been installed along the thin strip of coastline between Goolwa Beach and the lagoons of the Ramsar-listed wetland.
Murray Watt has just cemented his reputation as a 'fixer'
In his deal with the Greens, Environment Minister Murray Watt has just scraped off one of the biggest barnacles clinging to parliament.
Dead fish, foam seen on metro beaches despite overall low algal levels
Authorities say metropolitan testing shows Karenia algal levels remain low compared with last month, despite thick foam and fish deaths seen on some beaches in recent days.
Premier defends pro-development laws, wants more 'shiny, job-creating projects'
Roger Cook declares he has "industrial FOMO" and wants to take every opportunity to bring big projects to the state, as WA's peak legal body slams proposed new laws aimed at fast-tracking development.
Sawmiller 'worried' as Labor, Greens strike deal over environment laws
The government has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul Australia environmental laws, sparking concerns for the future of Tasmania's native logging industry.
Waits on housing and renewables may have just gone from years to months
Major housing, renewables and mining projects often get bogged down for years by Australia's aging environment laws. Now a deal to rewrite them could change that.
Topic:Explainer
Ceramic 'seeding' devices and floating pools used in battle to save reef
From growing baby coral in floating pools to using Indigenous cultural knowledge, this trial hopes to regrow the Great Barrier Reef.