Land fragmentation is a persistent challenge in many developing countries. It is caused by traditional practices of sub-dividing different quality of land parcels comprising a household’s landholding among household heirs. Land consolidation strategies can be a viable solution. However, they should be tailored to specific local conditions since the success of these strategies will vary. … Read more
Water Back is an emergent movement to centre Indigenous epistemologies and histories in research that advances Indigenous Water sovereignty. It includes a wide range of themes including, but not limited to, cosmology and governance, colonialism, justice, health, rights and responsibilities, and climate change. As such, it is a framework for asserting Indigenous values in Water … Read more
Sustainable farming practices replenish the soil while reducing the need for nonrenewable energy and chemicals. They save water and reduce the amount of pollution that enters rivers and streams. This helps local water quality, creates a healthier environment for livestock and wildlife, and reduces the need to use antibiotics. It also increases the profitability of … Read more
People who live in rural communities often have fewer opportunities to receive healthcare services. They may have difficulty traveling to clinics due to costs, lack of transportation or health conditions that require specialized treatment. The UYDF bursary and mentorship programme is proving to be effective at recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals for rural areas. This … Read more
Tourism in regional South Australia has been booming. In fact, regional visitor spending hit a financial target nearly three years ahead of schedule in 2022. However, restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted domestic and international travel and caused tourism businesses to reduce activity. Targeted, flexible policy solutions are needed to support recovery. 1. It creates … Read more
Most climate change impacts on agriculture focus on farm-scale outcomes (e.g., changes in profit) as profits are what drives farmer adaptation responses. Australian broadacre farms typically combine cropping and livestock activities. A variety of modelling techniques estimate agricultural climate change impacts each with their own strengths and weaknesses. This paper uses a statistical model to … Read more
Many facilities have procedures outlined in Australian standards that instruct occupants to evacuate buildings when an emergency occurs. However, evacuation is often complicated by bush fires and exacerbated by road disruptions. It is therefore essential to identify assembly points and refuges on properties before the bushfire season starts. These should be clearly marked and accessible … Read more
The Murray-Darling Basin is a land of spectacular riverscapes and unique wetlands. But these natural systems are being destroyed by water taken from them for agriculture. The resulting drought, over-extraction through the entitlement system, high salinity levels, outbreaks of toxic blue-green algae and declining biodiversity are creating an increasingly dire outlook for the basin. Water … Read more
E-learning can help students and teachers save time, money and energy. It can also make learning more accessible to people in remote areas or who have mobility challenges. The most important advantage of innovative e-learning is the reduction in travel costs and study expenses. Other advantages include good contact with academic teachers and the possibility … Read more
A variety of factors are causing the decline in coral reef health, from climate change to increasing run-off and herbicides, which impact symbiotic algae and can kill off the reef’s hardy skeletons. These factors also contribute to the formation of oxygen depleted zones. These marine ecosystems are of profound significance to Indigenous Australians, contain multiple … Read more