Dr Cooper Schouten is the director of a new bee research centre.
What's happening

New Honey Bee Research Centre

A new Honey Bee Research and Development Centre has been established at Southern Cross University.

Use of hemp in the building industry is set to grow rapidly.
Organic homes

Hemp building set to take off

The fast-growing wonder plant hemp is ready to take off as a sustainable building material that can be mould-proof, fire-resistant and breathable, writes Reese Halter.

The Our FabHaus prefabricated design by John Tallis is Passivehaus certified.
Organic homes

Prefab housing for the future

Constructing homes offsite can be great for the environment and a huge time saver. Could prefab housing be the chosen way to build in the future?

The newly discovered Rhododendron astrophorum.
What's happening

New Rhododendron species found

A botanist at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, has unveiled a new species of plant, Rhododendron astrophorum.

Olod clothes can be used on your garden bed as mulch; they will break down.
Organic homes

How to turn old clothes into compost

Tonnes of textile waste is generated each year in Australia - we can help keep it out of landfill by using old clothes in our garden. 

The theme for National Recycling Week 2023 is "What goes around, comes around", recognising that the actions we take at home can have a big impact.
What's happening

Recycling’s Ripple Effect: How Australia Can Turn the Tide on Waste

This National Recycling Week Australian households and businesses are encouraged to keep valuable resources out of landfill.

Discover Australia's diverse pollinators
Our planet

Discover Australia’s diverse pollinators

Australian Pollinator Week runs from November 11-19, and it's all about understanding pollinator diversity.

Native forests help with controlling carbon emissions.
Our planet

Native forests for climate

Reese Halter argues the case for the end to native forest logging in Australia, discussing how it would dramatically benefit our fight against climate change while saving our beautiful trees.

Plastic recycling is something we all have to work at.
Organic homes

Kerbside recycling tips

Recycling is a must-do but it can be complicated - for those unsure about what to put in the yellow bin, Jessamy Miller has some tips.

Craig Reucassel points out that we can change the amount of food waste we generate.
Organic homes

The war on waste continues

War on Waste host Craig Reucassel talks with Simon Webster about the show’s third season, the progress that's been made and challenges still ahead.

The grounds of the Heide Museum of Modern Art include a healing garden.
Inspirational gardeners

A garden for the senses

Jessamy Miller visits Heide Museum of Modern Art, with its rich cultural and plant history and many sensory and food gardens.

We all need to work towards a world without plastic.
Organic life

Imagining a world without plastic

Rethinking plastic use is not only an environmental responsibility but also an opportunity to foster sustainable habits that benefit both our homes and the planet.