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At a facility in the Shoalhaven, Kandui Technologies uses mostly glass and textiles that would not normally be recyclables to make ceramics.

Celebrating and showcasing the brilliance and ingenuity of Australian design, the 65th rendition of the Australian Good Design Awards saw a number of locally imagined projects and products rightly acclaimed for their contribution to wider society.

Commissioned by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE), the report will directly inform the investment in new infrastructure and coordinated services under the Australian Government’s Ghost Nets Initiative, which will be implemented until June 2024.

A joint report by environmental not-for-profit environmental organisation TierraMar and the UNSW SMaRT Centre outlines solutions for the fight against discarded ‘ghost’ nets and other fishing marine debris in northern Australia.

Plastic is great until you need to get rid of it. Why has it taken over the world, how big a problem is it – and what can we do about it?

Plastic is great until you need to get rid of it. Why has it taken over the world, how big a problem is it – and what can we do about it?

Plastic is great until you need to get rid of it. Why has it taken over the world, how big a problem is it – and what can we do about it?

Dylan Alcotts sexologist girlfriend Chantelle Otten couldnt have been more proud after her partner was named Australian of the Year for 2022 on Tuesday night.

Eight finalists from Australias states and territories have been nominated for the top honour ranging from passionate campaigners, vaccine researchers, athletes and filmmakers.

To bring an end to the year that was, we've put together a list of the moments that lifted us up throughout the year.