Julia Abbondanza

1 month ago | sbs.com.au | Julia Abbondanza |Alexandra Koster

Key PointsThe treasurer has rejected fresh calls for the competition watchdog to be granted divestiture powers. It followed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission releasing its final supermarket inquiry report. The ACCC found major chains had little incentive to be competitive on pricing but did not recommend divestiture. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has doubled down on the federal government's rejection of calls to break up the big supermarkets, as Labor faces calls to ramp up its crackdown.

Jan 23, 2025 | sbs.com.au | Abbie O'Brien |Julia Abbondanza

The Denman Glacier in East Antarctica, one of the largest and fastest-melting glaciers on the continent, is presenting a critical challenge for climate scientists. Despite its significance, little is known about the factors driving its rapid retreat. Over the past three years, Australian scientists have embarked on a groundbreaking mission, collecting tonnes of rock and ice-core samples from this largely unexplored region.