What do you see when you really look at the books on your kids’ shelf? Take a scroll through Australia’s 100 top-selling kids’ picture books of last year, as seen through the eyes of a bear on a mission. The ‘Elephant in the Room’ will be your helpful guide. READ FULL ARTICLES: • Bear
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Water use and why you might want to rethink chocolate eggs this Easter
THERE'S ANOTHER reason you might feel guilty about your chocolate binge this Easter — and it could surprise you. A Perth expert in environmental engineering says the amount of water used to produce chocolate and the average Easter egg far exceeds any other food product on the market. University of Western Australia
Recycling in Australia is in crisis. Can it be fixed?
Australians take recycling seriously. We recycled 60 percent of the total waste we produced in 2014–15, according to the latest national waste report. For most of us, recycling means we put our waste in the yellow-top bin. That is then picked up, taken to a recycling facility and turned back into its
Cyclone Debbie: Residents share stories as torrential rain and wind pummels region
Panicked residents in areas affected by Cyclone Debbie have relayed their experiences to the ABC as torrential rain and wind gusts pummel the region. Proserpine local Sue said her house sustained heavy damage after being hit by debris from her neighbour's roof. "The next-door neighbour's roof has been flying off for hours