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The article discusses trends in research publishing in Australia. Based on a report of Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation, the percentage of published Australian collaborative research papers has grown from about 21 percent in 1991 to 44 percent in 2006. Australian professor Kurt Lambeck believes that international research collaborations are essential towards future developments in science, technology and innovation in Australia.

An excerpt from the article "Australia takes part in global UN initiative to cut food waste" in the July 2, 2014 issue of http://www.ecosmagazine.com/?paper=EC14143 is presented which focuses on the partnership of food rescue organisation OzHarvest with the United Nations.

This article reports on the attention being given by the Australian Nurses Federation on nursing in rural and remote Australia through its involvement in the development of a series of nursing policy papers for the National Rural Health Alliance. It is hoped these papers will form the basis for some of the council's annual lobbying activity in Canberra in late October.

Provides information on "The Development of the Role for Nurses in General Practice" discussion paper developed by the Australian Divisions of General Practice (ADGP) regarding the role of nurses. Expansion of the role of nurses on chronic disease management and health education urged by ADGP; Issues on the service enhancement for practice nurses included in the discussion paper; Opposition from the Australian Medical Association regarding the initiative of ADGP.

This section provides updates concerning the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) in Australia as of June 2007. Research Fellow Helen Hughes released her book "Lands of Shame: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 'Homelands' in Transition." The CIS hosted several events in the first half of the year. Several papers written by CIS fellows were published in magazines.

The article offers information on the organization Could Croup that works towards raising awareness for Australian birdlife. The organization was established by English ornithologist John Gouldin in 1973, with the name Could League of Bird Lovers. By 1930, the organization had infiltrated schools nationwide, offering a pledge and certificate to encourage children to care for birds. Gould Group chief executive officer Ann Maree informs that the organization was Australia's first environmental program that led the federal government to implement legislation regarding the protection of tracts of land for animal habitat. Also mentioned are the percentage of plastic bags used in the Australian retail sector.

This section offers updates concerning the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) of Australia as of June 2007. The CIS celebrated the release of the book "Lands of Shame: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 'Homelands' in Transition," by Helen Hughes. Kirsten Storry continued her analysis of education issues in the paper "Issue Analysis." The CIS has continued its involvement with Baniyala, a remote community in East Arnhem Land in Northern Territory.

Announces the holding of the 21st Australian Reading Association National Conference on July 12 to 15, 1995 in Sydney. Theme of the conference; Featured topics; Call for papers intended to promote diversity in presentation formats; Deadline for submission of proposals for presentations; Contact information.