Field Notes

Jelena meets Ruby, child bride and teen mother. In this moving episode, Jelena confronts the reality of a child having a child, and the ongoing repercussions on her health and wellbeing. Jelena also meets with an OBGYN to discuss how widespread the issue is, and the medical perspective on child marriage. Content note: this episode may distress some viewers. Discretion advised.

Clontarf thanks the organisations that continue to stand behind the program and its young men.The following partners joined or renewed their support in Term 3, 2026. New x Renewed x

It is that time of year again when migratory humpback whales return to the warm waters of the Cook Islands.

What happens when we lose our connection to the land? In the first episode of our series, Papua New Guinean social and environmental activist Rosa Koian shares a deeply moving story of love, loss, and the Indigenous knowledge that has sustained her people for generations. Through memories of her mother, her grandfather, and the seeds they entrusted to future generations, Aunty Rosa reminds us that

More than 250 academy members participated in activities across Far North Queensland during a four-day Clontarf Experience involving staff, alumni and representatives from Clontarf’s partners. Clontarf Experiences give partners an opportunity to participate directly in the program and spend meaningful time with academy members in their schools and communities. By joining activities rather than obs

More than 250 academy members participated in activities across Far North Queensland during a four-day Clontarf Experience involving staff, alumni and representatives from Clontarf’s partners. Clontarf Experiences give partners an opportunity to participate directly in the program and spend meaningful time with academy members in their schools and communities. By joining activities rather than obs

ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM UPGRADE IS NOW COMPLETE SEPTEMBER, 2026 Dhimurru new booking system is now live! You are now able to get your on-Country pass and camping permits and book your Dhimurru cultural experiences. Get on-Country pass online from here. Get your CAMPING permit here. Book your CULTURAL EXPERIENCE here. Thank you to our community […]

My first day in the slum communities of Bangladesh was overwhelming. No running water. Inadequate sanitation. Up to eight people living in two rooms. Girls telling me their biggest concern was simply feeling safe from harassment, violence and child marriage. And yet, the girls I met were bright, brave and full of hope for their futures. I heard how periods can keep girls out of school for up to a

Tere Apii‘anga, meaning “a learning journey”, has brought ocean education to most schools across Rarotonga, encouraging students to explore the connections between a healthy ocean, healthy communities, and the wellbeing of future generations.

COMMON LAW HOLDER CONSULTATION Kunjen Olkol People Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 25) (Kunjen Olkol determination) [2024] FCA 741 Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation as trustee for Cape York Trust will hold a consultation meeting with the Kunjen Olkol People who hold native […]

Students participating in Tere Apii‘anga have shown that reducing plastic pollution can begin with creativity, traditional knowledge and, as one young participant memorably suggested, a little “common sense”.

In case you missed it, we tallied up the numbers across AWC sanctuaries and partnership sites… and the results are hard to bilby-ve! Our protected Bilby population has more than quadrupled in size since 2021, free from feral predators and with plenty of resources after multiple rainy years. 🎉 AWC’s sanctuaries continue to conserve the largest collective population of Bilbies in the world that are

Te Whakaeke o ngā roopu tōrangapū ki runga o Tūrangawaewae. Ko te Kōhanga Reo te waharoa ki te ao māori mō ā tātou whānau, mokopuna. Earlier this year 1st May we celebrated and acknowledged our first graduates of Te Tohu Mātauranga Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga. Since the launch and first graduation in 1993 we return to Tūrangawaewae. Guest speaker Manu Pīrere and MP for Waikato spoke at this gr

The region operates within a history of colonisation and has long been characterised as a group of “underdeveloped” small island states “faced with economic challenges”.

Media Statement KANAKY NEW CALEDONIA AT 55PILFM: FORGING AN OCEANIAN SOLIDARITY FOR DECOLONISATION, JUSTICE, PEACE AND SECURITY As the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (55PILFM) convenes in Koror (Palau) from 30 August to 4 September 2026 under the theme “Building Economies. Life. Action. Unity”, the French State is deploying a diplomatic display operation whose […]

All sorts of people walk through our doors – working families, students, pensioners, those looking for help for the very first time because their dollar couldn't stretch any further. "Everyone there was very supportive. It's not just food - you feel really dignified going to the OzHarvest restaurant." — Matthew*, OzHarvest food recipient and Refettorio guest That support only happens because of ou

Since sharing my own story, it’s become a passion of mine to use my platform to give back and support others. Recently, I travelled to Bangladesh with World Vision, where I met young women and girls facing child marriage and violence, and saw the incredible work being done to help protect them. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the stories from that trip and I’d love you to watch and

COMMON LAW HOLDER CONSULTATION Ayapathu People Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 8) (Ayapathu determination) [2022] FCA 772 Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation as trustee for Cape York Trust will hold a consultation meeting with the Ayapathu People who hold native title rights and […]

Sweltering Cities was proud to partner with Tabiea, a joint Nature Conservation Council NSW and Arab Council Australia campaign empowering Arabic-speaking communities in Western Sydney to engage with climate change, to host The Heat is On Forum in July 2026. Taking place in Fairfield East, Western Sydney, over 70 community members attended the event. It […]

We’re willing to bet Dr Aly Ross and Max Mallen-Cooper are two of the biggest biocrust lovers in south-east South Australia – nay, the world! They love Mallee biocrusts so much they wrote a book about them. We’re sharing their book – free to download – plus their top tips for tracking down your own local lichens, fungi, mosses and more 👉 via the link in our comments.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA | 13 August 2026 — The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and MORDI Tonga Trust have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, capacity building and community-led development across Tonga and the wider Pacific. The partnership was formalised... The post UniSC and MORDI Tonga Trust sign MOU advancing Pacific-led research and commu

Ship rats and Norway rats are very different creatures. In this short video, Cam Speedy, an experienced New Zealand wildlife biologist, forest ecologist, and predator control specialist, shows us how to tell the difference and identify which type of rat is in your project area or backyard. 0:07 - A look at Norway rats and ship rats 0:22 - Norway and ship rats behave differently 0:35 - Norway rats

If you’re targeting ship rats, try sweet, starchy lures and baits. Norway rats prefer meaty, fatty flavours. In this short video, Cam Speedy, experienced New Zealand wildlife biologist, forest ecologist, and predator control specialist, shares advice on which lures will bring rats to your devices and traps. 0:06 - An intro to different baits and lures 0:20 - Ship rats are driven by starches and su

To catch big Norway rats, you’ll need a strong trap. A lot of standard rat traps on the market are okay for smaller ship rats but not for Norway rats. Find out more about the best rat traps for ship rats and norway rats in this short video with Cam Speedy, experienced New Zealand wildlife biologist, forest ecologist, and predator control specialist. 0:00 - Not all traps work for all rats 0:19 - Th

We asked, you answered: biggest red flag 🚩, no hesitation. Plot twist: the real green flag was knowing 'best before' from 'use by' all along. Best-before is a quality guide, not an expiry date. If past the best-before, simply use your senses: Sniff, look or taste! #bestbefore #bestbeforevsusedby #usedby #foodwaste #fightfoodwaste #foodhack

We asked strangers for their first-date red flags... and uncovered a food waste myth. Red flag: binning food over a date you don't actually understand. Green flag: knowing your 'best before' from your 'use by'. Best-before is a quality guide, not an expiry date. If past the best-before, simply use your senses: Sniff, look or taste! #bestbefore #bestbeforevsusedby #usedby #foodwaste #fightfoodwaste

The ground may look dead and dusty - but just add water and it’s… bio-crusty! Across arid Australia, hidden communities of cyanobacteria, algae, lichens, mosses and liverworts form biological soil crusts, or biocrusts. Built to withstand harsh droughts, they can spring back to life within seconds of rain. Our ecologists dish the dirt on these soil specialists and share more incredible transformati

Trade Trash for Treasure: Take 3’s Seaside Scavenge is Coming to Mosman There’s a moment on every beach clean up usually somewhere around the twentieth bottle cap or cigarette butt when you stop seeing rubbish and start seeing a problem you can actually help solve. That’s the moment we’re chasing on Sunday 20 September, when […]

NOTICE OF CONSULTATIONSection 24JAA – Staff Housing – Department of EducationCape York United Number 1 Claim (QUD673/2014) On 15 May 2026, the State of Queensland, represented by the Department of Education, issued a notification under section 24JAA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that it seeks to construct fit-for-purpose staff housing for […]

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) partnered with Tura, Martu women, Elders and young people from Jigalong and Punmu to create and record children’s songs in Martu language.

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