Ban on toxic mercury looms in sugar cane farming, but Australia still has a way to go
Mercury is a toxic element that damages human health and the environment, even in low concentrations.
Mercury is a toxic element that damages human health and the environment, even in low concentrations.
At age 77, in his twilight years, the third time was the charm for Joe Biden
National Geographic have compiled a list of extraordinary worldly destinations to inspire you to travel more. As they put it: ‘The world awaits.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Let’s stop spreading nonsense about how lazy Australian accents are and all these cultural cringe-tinged myths.
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Trump isn’t the first deeply unpopular president Australia has seen and he won’t be the last.
The world is yours for the taking this year. Here's some of the best and most exotic options in 2019 for the budget conscious traveller.
Hair transplant procedures have increased in popularity in the last years, thus opening the interest of businessmen and hair transplant specialists in setting up their own hair transplant clinics.
Where do Lonely Planet think will best scratch your traveller's itch next year? Here's their top 10 picks for best cities, regions and countries in 2019. Get to some!
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Malcolm Turnbull will be relieved to have some time away from the Barnaby Joyce affair while he is in Washington.
In a study done by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), it was estimated "that the world income would rise by $295 billion per year". While Obama's White House computed that around 650 000 jobs will increase.
OPINION & ANALYSIS: This very active season comes after a “hurricane drought” with very few major storms making landfall on the US coast over the previous decade. So why are we seeing so many hurricanes now? Is climate change to blame?
The winners in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition have been announced by National Geographic. Take a look at some incredible images...
IN PICTURES: The oceans are our lifeblood and our playground. Let these stunning images inspire us to do a better job of protecting them.
OPINION & ANALYSIS: How risky is it really to swim? Is it fear that drives us to believe that rare events are likely to happen?
OPINION: More than a quarter of the world’s darknet methamphetamine trade is facilitated by Australian cryptomarket dealers.
VIDEO: Donald Trump's now infamous call with Malcolm Turnbull ends in a hysterical threat of war, on SNL.
OPINION: Donald Trump is delusional and utterly obsessed with himself, and this is a danger to Australia and the rest of the world, writes TESS LAWRENCE.
OPINION: So-called “free trade deals” have become less and less about opening markets and more about entrenching monopolies. Australia is also a member of the proposed TPP and, like America, stands to benefit from the deal’s abandonment.
The art of drone photography is taking the world by storm. There are even awards for them now. Check out these increadible shots...
Australian author JAMES MAXWELL says if Britain leaves the EU he may be forced to leave his London home.
From toilets to a collection dedicated to the science of phallology... there are some really interesting museums all around the world.
Bodies found in burned out van likely those of two Australians missing in Mexico.
Australia and London ranks among the friendliest world destinations. London comes in second after Amsterdam as friendliest city in Europe, we all know why (wink, wink).
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will showcase shows from 49 countries, including 95 shows from Australia alone.
Origins Festival of First Nations 2015 to feature Ilbijerri Theatre Company, Zugubal Dancers, and David Gulpilil film 'The Tracker'.
So, what are the top 100 restaurants in the world and where do the United Kingdom and Australia rank for fine dining?
In your travels, how many of the world's beers have you tasted or are planning on tasting? Try completing this travellers' beers bucketlist.
WATCH: The ideal Australian man looks like this, apparently. But just how does he compare to other 'ideal men' all around the world?
Beer, red wine and now tequila… look folks, as with eveything else, when done with healthy caution it could be quite beneficial.
Expat Explorer Report ranks Australia fourth for an expat experience, while the UK languishes near bottom for overseas living.
Australia and its regions dominate OECD wellbeing living rankings, with Canberra rated the world's best city.
The Great Barrier Reef and Uluru are getting less tourist attention and the Australian War Memorial is now named among the top 25 global tourist destinations.
According to the 2014 survey of the Gender Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index Australian female entrepreneurs narrowly lost first place to the USA. Australians scored 80 points while their UK counterparts lagged behind with 54 points.
WORLD'S BEST BEACHES | TripAdvisor 2014 top beaches lists
Spain, Turkey, the Canaries or Greece: are you fed up of your regular holiday haunts? Why not consider some great destinations that you’ve never looked into before?
TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | YASMIN SHIMA takes us on a journey of self discovery as she seeks soul adventure through India and South America.
Wearing a wristband guaranteeing him almost anything he wants PAUL BLEAKLEY lived it up in Cancun, and was surprised to find the experience much more enriching than he expected.
Cultures collide in a column by wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week it doesn't matter where in the world you celebrate it, just be careful what you wish for this Christmas.
American actor Matt Damon has entered into Australia's asylum seeker debate while visiting Sydney to promote his new film Elysium.
Australians can no longer blame the Heathrow Injection after they pack on the pounds, as a new study from the United Nations says we are some of the fattest people in the developed world, with higher rates of obesity than the UK.
TRAVEL WRITER WINNER | Traversing the US and Canada by bus can be an eye-opening way to travel, in more ways than one. Our Great Travel Writer competition winner for April, ALICE RERDEN, shares her story.
London has rated poorly when it comes to friendliness, cleanliness and ease of getting around, a worldwide survey has shown.
This year Halloween is right in the middle of the week, which means you’ve got two weekends to celebrate it! If you haven’t had your fill of frights, here are this weekend’s eeriest events and activities around London.
CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Spoilt rotten this Easter and left with a mountain of chocolate eggs not even an army of toddlers could destroy? Don’t despair! Our favourite Aussie chef has a few tips on how to turn the eggs into tasty treats.
MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Jason Donovan is back on the beat, the Arctic Monkeys fluff their lines and the King goes on holiday from the J's.
Tim from Willow Tree, Benji from Oviedo, Jessica from Santander and Sara from Sydney all live in this week's Our House in West Hampstead.
Kirsty from Queensland, Johanna from New South Wales, Ben and Mike from Chester and Andrew from Perth all live in this week's Our House in Bermondsey.
Why do a tour of Europe rather than independent travel? Sarah Blinco explores the benefits of a guided (yet budget) expedition, and all the unexpected things to fall in love with along the way.