Soil is like the earth's skin — a protective layer that makes up a complex ecosystem. That skin, which supports all life on Earth, is under threat, with scientists from a new global think tank warning 90 per cent of the planet's soil could be degraded by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. An SSTT report, Making Policy Using the …
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The new pact between China and Solomon Islands that has sent alarm bells ringing in Australia and the United States is not the first security agreement Beijing has inked with a Pacific nation. Dr Morgan said past partnerships between China and Pacific nations had prompted concerns in Australia, but nothing like the "sky high" response to the recent Solomon Islands …
Frontline health workers were the focus on Q+A as Australia continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a fight that has not been aided by the number of cases coming from the Ruby Princess cruise ship. Key points: Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen called the Ruby Princess case "criminal negligence" Frontline health workers in Australia are concerned about a shortage in …
