Environment/Sustainability
Everything you need to know about Whale Shark on International Whale Shark Day
It is the largest fish in the world; it has hundreds of small teeth that it does not use, its body is covered with polka dots to form the so-called “chessboard,” and during the day, it prefers to swim on the surface. Still trying to figure out who we are talking about? Okay, here it […]
Every step counts! New research shows just 4000 steps a day can make a difference to your health
Walk to Work Day Supporting Diabetes Australia (WTWD) is on this Friday 1 September and organisers are saying no more excuses, with a new study finding that health benefits can be achieved by walking as few as 4,000 steps a day. The study found that the risk of cardiovascular disease was reduced by walking just 2,300 steps […]
Climate action charity offers $5,000 Innovation Award
Some of the CORENA committee and allies celebrate CORENA’s 10th anniversary, on 22 April 2023. Highlights: National climate action charity CORENA is calling for nominations for their inaugural Innovation Award. The $5,000 award recognises the most innovative and pioneering emissions reduction project or initiative. CORENA has given $1.17 million in interest-free loans for 50 separate […]
WA Beach Clean-up
Join not-for-profit organisation, Tangaroa Blue for their largest and longest running clean-up event! Back for its 19th year this October, they are calling out to our WA community to help clean your favourite beach, river or waterway as part of the 2023 WA Beach Clean-up (WABCU23). You can either volunteer at an already planned clean-up […]
