Eddie Williams

Dec 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Eddie Williams

The New South Wales coast has seen between 40 and 50 tsunami events since colonisation. Since 2004, Australia has invested heavily in tsunami preparation. Emergency services are urging the community to understand the risks. Twenty years after the Indian Ocean catastrophe that claimed more than 230,000 lives, disaster planners believe Australia is "much better prepared" for future tsunamis. But there are concerns the broader community remains largely unaware of the risk.

Dec 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Isla Evans |Alasdair McDonald |Eddie Williams

Health experts are warning of the potential spread of a flesh-eating ulcer, after a surge in cases across Victoria and concerns a NSW holiday beach town is the next hotspot. Warning: This story contains images some readers may find distressing. Buruli ulcer is a rare bacterial infection that researchers believe is transferred from possums to humans via mosquitoes, and then grows as a 'silent' progressive ulcer. Here's what you need to know.

Nov 6, 2024 | treefrogcreative.ca | Eddie Williams |Bob Brash |Robert McKellar |David Elstone

Timber industry leader calls for country of origin labeling on imported products By Eddie Williams ABC News, Australia November 6, 2024 Category: Business & Politics Region: International Timber industry advocates are calling for extra scrutiny after a quarter of products tested in a verification trial were found to be “potentially misleading”. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry acting director Madeleine Osborn said illegal logging was “one of the most profitable trans-border...

Nov 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Eddie Williams

Timber industry advocates are calling for extra scrutiny after a quarter of products tested in a verification trial were found to be "potentially misleading". Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry acting director Madeleine Osborn said illegal logging was "one of the most profitable trans-border environmental crimes in the world", with devastating impacts on climate, nature and people.

Oct 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Eddie Williams

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