Yesterday there was a rally led by a coalition of environmental groups and Traditional Owners at the entrance to the Albanese government’s 'Global Nature Positive Conference' in Darling Harbour, Sydney, calling on the government to protect land, water and climate from the dangers of new coal and gas projects.

From chamber choir to Council chambers , Janet Swain’s musical background couldn’t be further from her new role as a Byron Shire Councillor – or is it really?

The 25th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrates the outstanding contribution made by scientists, innovators and teachers to uplifting Australia’s way of life.

People matter. In a world where we become more and more disconnected from each other, where we shout hatred at strangers from the safety of our cars, where we congregate on Facebook groups to farm outrage, where we can refuse to see our own responsibility in alleviating the pain, hardships, and suffering of others, we become deeply disconnected.