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OPINION

To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees

Trees and greenspace can drive down urban temperatures – but they must be able to draw water from the soil to achieve these massive cooling effects.

INNOVATION

We need urban trees more than ever

Trees with enough water can usually tolerate high temperatures.

INNOVATION

Program to plant 20 million trees prioritised cost-saving over gains for nature, research finds

The program aimed to improve native vegetation, support a richness of plant and animal species and reduce greenhouse gases.

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NEWS

Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

POLITICS

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

INNOVATION

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.