Future brightens for disaster struck Queensland
November 2011
By Scott Sawyer, Bachelor of Journalism
There is an increasing sense of optimism in the Far North Queensland tourism industry as it recovers from the devastating effects of Cyclone Yasi. Read more
Gunns drawn over State compensation deal
October 2011
By Sharon Wright, Bachelor Journalism USC
Timber giant Gunns Ltd and the Tasmanian State Government remain at loggerheads over the compensation deal offered in the recent bailout agreement. Read more
Save the Great Barrier Reef
October 2011
By Wesley Marecle, Bachelor of Journalism
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, but if action is not taken soon, it could completely disappear. Read more
Australia fights for its canines rights
October 2011
By Anjelica Kilpatrick, Bachelor of Journalism
Australian animal activists are fighting to save the thousands of dogs living and being bred in controversial “puppy farms” around Australia. Read more
New export permit not good enough
October 2011
By Sarah MacDonald, Bachelor of Journalism
Activists believe the new export permit brought in by the Australian Federal Government will not guarantee the humane treatment of cattle in Indonesian abattoirs. Read more
Choppy conditions rock Japanese whaling
October 2011
By Marie Madden, Graduate Certificate in Communication
A declining demand for whale meat in Japan, and the constant harassment by environmentalists, could bring the floundering Japanese whaling industry to a grinding halt. Read more
Australian orange industry faces economic impacts
October 2011
By Lauren Grounsell, Bachelor of Journalism
Australian orange farmers are facing financial ruin despite a successful season, as the strong Australian dollar threatens to sour the citrus industry. Read more
Australian businesses crack down on cruelty
October 2011
By Kate Syson, Bachelor of Journalism
Major Australian supermarket Woolworths has discontinued caged eggs in their select brand and clearly segregated the farming types to benefit consumers. Read more
Tasmanian forestry agreement will hurt industry
October 2011
By Teale Kuskopf-Dallas, Bachelor of Journalism
The forestry deal designed to protect Tasmania’s native forests could lead to job losses, according to Forestry Industries Association of Tasmania chief executive Terry Edwards. Read more
The hanging gardens of Singapore
October 2011
By Karina Eastway, Bachelor of Communications
There’s a new trend to literally “green” the world’s biggest cities, with landscape architecture transforming urban streetscapes, building facades and city roofs. Read more
Nations pay price for changing temperatures
October 2011
By Christina LoBrutto, Bachelor of Journalism
Around the globe people are beginning to experience the effects of climate change, but perhaps not fully understanding what it means for the future. Read more
State governments abandon solar energy future
October 2011
By Philip Calder, Bachelor of Journalism
Reducing your carbon footprint is becoming harder as state governments of Australia pull the plug on rebates for solar power. Read more
Australian growth threatens disaster
October 2011
By Stephanie McLeay, Bachelor of Journalism
The Australian Government is envisioning a big Australia to make the economy boom, but this stance has a few people questioning the cost of such a move. Read more
Cheap seafood costs Australians dearly
October 2011
By Mary Trust, Bachelor of Communication
The drive to reduce Australian grocery bills has resulted in an increased focus on seafood, but consumers could pay high prices in reduced quality and environmental damage. Read more
Finding a sustainable balance
October 2011
By Amanda Kennedy, Bachelor of Comunication
As the global ecotourism sector grows, it is becoming more challenging to find a balance between industry and protection of the environment. Read more
Live export trade divides Australia
October 2011
By Kaisa Suomalainen, Bachelor of Journalism
Evidence of animal cruelty from overseas slaughterhouses has put Australia’s live export industry under pressure, and raised a continuing debate between ethics and economy. Read more
Economy goes bananas over fruit prices
October 2011
By Keagan Ryan, Bachelor of Journalism
The escalating price of bananas has not only affected consumers personally, but also severely impacted the Australian economy. Read more