Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is collaborating with Melbourne-based game developers Weird Flex Studios, to develop a nature-inspired video game which aims to engage players more with nature around us. This game will use the knowledge of the Gardens’ botanists and horticulturists, who are serving as an ‘Australian Plants in Gaming Reference Group’ to showcase local ecosystems.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Why do some businesses and sports teams have great cultures and long-term team members? Let’s look at some ideas for building a strong business.
When researching this topic for his book Culture Code, Dan Coyle found that great companies mainly retain staff longer because they satisfy their team’s innate human need for belonging and purpose.… Continue reading
Read MoreI am constantly in awe of trees, especially big, sprawling trees. I love being around them, how they smell and look, and mostly what they provide us with. I love comparing the different types of bark, especially our beautiful Australian native trees; when I read an article recently about how trees give much more than we realise, I had to read on.… Continue reading
Read MoreFungi are highly diverse organisms that readily colonise both growing media and soil.
Some fungi, like mycorrhizae and Trichoderma, are beneficial to plant growth, aiding in nutrient uptake. Others, however, are plant pathogens that can damage ant tissues, while a third group, saprophytes, thrive by feeding on dead and decaying organic matter.… Continue reading
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During a recent interview with Grant Boyle, owner of Fig Landscapes, I invited my clients to attend and ask questions about running his business. We loved his humble, open and honest chat.
John: To what do you attribute your success?… Continue reading
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Developing 100% compostable bioplastics which can break down without leaving a trace (Image: Murdoch University)
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub. This $8 million collaboration will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100% compostable plastic.
The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water.… Continue reading
Read MoreWater scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems.
A 62% rise in global pesticide use in the past 20 years has escalated fears that many of these chemicals could end up in our waterways, causing cancer.… Continue reading
Read MoreWhile writing this editorial, I am listening to radio interviews about National Australian Science Week which aims to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education nationwide. One young seven-year-old told me that his school calls it STEEM, and the extra E is for the environment, a most important topic.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Karen Smith
The colours of a rainbow were on show at the recent Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland’s Green Expo. The moment you entered the building, the place was abuzz with excitement and creative displays.
The Expo was held at the Gold Coast Turf Club and Events Centre, which has proved successful since moving from the Gold Coast Convention Centre.… Continue reading
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What does above the line mean? It starts with thinking and playing above the line of responsibility. When you take responsibility and ownership for all that is happening in your business (good and bad), you are empowered to do whatever it takes to make your business successful.… Continue reading
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