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The Science Show and Ockham's Razor have always brought us commentary on the environment and climate change. Now Off Track takes us out to feel the breeze. Special features can also be found on Background Briefing and our other current affairs regulars: Breakfast, RN Drive, and the weekend Extras.
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The Coalition prepares to debate the NEG

Mon, 2018-08-13 18:06
The Government is hoping to pass its National Energy Guarantee, but the PM must first get sign off from his own party.
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Trainee rangers head out 'on country' and it's cake time at the Ekka

Mon, 2018-08-13 11:30
Trainee indigenous rangers head out on country; Morwell's Repair Cafe is open for business; rediscover the joy of receiving a hand-made card; and it's cake time at the Ekka.
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Greg French: reflections from the natural world

Mon, 2018-08-13 09:40
What can spending time in nature in search of wild trout teach us about ourselves, our mates and our relationship with the environment?
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Whatever the Weather: mood

Mon, 2018-08-13 09:06
To mark Science Week, Life Matters has teamed up with the Bureau of Meteorology to examine the impacts of weather on our lives. Starting with weather and its ability to influence our mood and behaviour.
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Whatever the Weather: mood

Mon, 2018-08-13 09:06
To mark Science Week, Life Matters has teamed up with the Bureau of Meteorology to examine the impacts of weather on our lives. Starting with weather and its ability to influence our mood and behaviour.
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The spawning of reef conservation

Sat, 2018-08-11 13:05
One small public notice stating the intention to mine Ellison Reef was the seed from which the 'Save the Barrier Reef' campaign was spawned. To celebrate the Reef Diver project, we've brought this episode up form the depths of the Off Track archives.
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A Big Country 11 August 2018

Sat, 2018-08-11 06:20
Trainee indigenous rangers head out on country; Morwell's Repair Cafe is open for business; rediscover the joy of receiving a hand-made card; and it's cake time at the Ekka.
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COAG meets and Emma Husar findings revealed

Fri, 2018-08-10 18:06
It may be the last week of federal parliament's winter recess, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been an eventful one.
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Prime Minister calls on Bill Shorten to reveal what he knew about Husar allegations

Thu, 2018-08-09 18:06
The investigation into claims against the embattled federal Labor MP Emma Husar has proven to be a major headache for her party colleagues.
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Open water swimming all year round

Thu, 2018-08-09 09:42
For some people, a drop in water temperature means they will hang up their swimmers until spring time. For others, this is when their swimming becomes a richer and more fulfilling experience.
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Josh Frydenberg hits out at states resisting the National Energy Guarantee

Wed, 2018-08-08 18:15
The saga comes on top of criticisms of the Minister's grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
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Victoria refuses to sign onto National Energy Guarantee at COAG

Wed, 2018-08-08 18:06
The state has put a spanner in the works ahead of a key meeting for the government.
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Plastic, paper or cotton - which bag is best?

Tue, 2018-08-07 18:35
Many shoppers assume that paper bags are best for the environment, but that's not necessarily the case.
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Planet Hot House

Tue, 2018-08-07 18:35
The planet is steering dangerously close to becoming a 'hot house' if humans continue to emit carbon at the current rate.
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Australia's energy debate

Mon, 2018-08-06 18:06
The Greens are calling for all state and territory governments to reject the National Energy Agreement.
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Growing oysters in the tropics and meet the master and his apprentice

Mon, 2018-08-06 11:30
Growing tropical oysters in the Pilbara; bringing the spiny daisy back to life; sharing horse skills with the world; and meet an 81-year-old blacksmith and his apprentice.
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A Big Country 4 August 2018

Sat, 2018-08-04 06:20
Growing tropical oysters in the Pilbara; bringing the spiny daisy back to life; sharing horse skills with the world; and meet an 81-year-old blacksmith and his apprentice.
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Federal Politics: Husar investigation, tax cuts and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

Thu, 2018-08-02 18:35
RN Drive unpacks the biggest stories from the week in politics.
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Great Barrier Grief: questions over foundation funding

Thu, 2018-08-02 18:15
The government is being investigated by Senate committee over a decision to provide the Great Barrier Reef Foundation with a $444 million conservation grant.
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Iran responds to Donald Trump's meeting offer

Tue, 2018-07-31 19:10
US President Donald Trump has offered to have a "no preconditions" meeting with Iran.
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