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Almost 200 endangered southern right wales have been spotted off state’s coastline this year, amid concerns about impact of algal bloomSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereScientists say a bumper season for southern right whales in South Australia is a “sign of hope” for the state amid the ongoing effects of a devastating algal bloom.Flinders University marine biologist and chief scientist of the Australian right whale research program, Dr Claire Charlton, said research teams were pleased to record early sightings of almost 200 whales off the state’s coastline, after lower numbers in recent

Jason Clare says CCTV trial to begin later this year and improved training regime rolled out in 2026Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChildcare workers will be added to a national register, after state and territories met with the commonwealth, agreeing to establish the database, new mandatory safety training, a CCTV trial, and a ban on personal mobile phones in centres.The commonwealth has announced it will put $189m towards the safety overhaul, for which the government says work will begin on immediately. The CCTV pilot trial is expected

Government issues voluntary guidance calling for less sugar and salt amid concerns over nutritional valueBaby food manufacturers have been given 18 months to improve the quality of their products in England, amid mounting concerns that leading brands are nutritionally poor.The new voluntary guidance from the government calls for a reduction in sugar and salt levels in food for infants and toddlers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/22/baby-food-firms-18-months-improve-quality-products-england Author : David Batty Publish date : 2025-08-21 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Albanese government joins 20 other countries in condemning Israeli plan to expand Jewish settlements. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia signs international statement to allow media access to GazaIt’s been a busy night for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza.Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war.