Australia’s wet tropics no longer drawing down carbon
The woody trunks and branches that make up Queensland’s tropical rainforests have switched from net carbon absorbers to a carbon source.

The woody trunks and branches that make up Queensland’s tropical rainforests have switched from net carbon absorbers to a carbon source.
A woman bought the three-bedroom home in post-auction negotiations after it passed in following her single bid of $860,000.
In 1829, convicts aboard the brig Cyprus mutinied and sailed to Japan—making first contact between Australia and Japan when they met the samurai.
Severe or even very dangerous storms, with damaging wind and hail, are forecast across the south-east for Saturday afternoon and evening.
A promotional video where Australian cricketers put a light-hearted spin on India’s refusal to shake hands has been deleted, but the timing of the video was not what media and fans first thought.
A perfect spring day for Caulfield Cup carnival
American Mason Cox has taken to Instagram to announce his departure from Collingwood football club after 11 years at the team.
Mason Cox, the first American to become a regular AFL player, has been delisted by Collingwood after 139 games. The 34-year-old has confirmed he won’t be with the Magpies next season.
Paulina Morris-Ponga seals a first-half double, crossing in the left corner after receiving a slick, fast-paced pass.
Orchids lock Emily Veivers breaks the deadlock in the seventh minute, charging over from close range to score the opening try.
Marnus Labuschagne has set about securing a Test recall with another century, and if all goes well, Matt Renshaw could be joining him.
Bill Belichick is back in the spotlight after leaked hot mic footage showed him and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson criticising TV production staff.
Brisbane Pilates instructor Keisha Love posted a TikTok gauging interest in free classes. Now, hundreds of people get behind the initiative in New Farm Park.
The purple reign has begun again across town, with the trees a perfect backdrop for Instagram photos.
Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.
In 1859, a CBD hotel held ratting nights, where you’d bet on how many rats a dog could kill.
A promotional video where Australian cricketers put a light-hearted spin on India’s refusal to shake hands has been deleted, but the timing of the video was not what media and fans had thought.
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age
On the back of the Gaza ceasefire, the US president believes more than ever that he can end wars. And he doesn’t care about the history, or the principles, at stake.
The former Nationals leader won’t represent the party at the next federal election.
The Common Ground at SXSW
Day 4: The Common Ground at SXSW
An English galloper and an Italian jockey loom as the biggest danger to Jamie Melham’s date with destiny.
About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year, including from unsuspecting tourists. Police are finally discovering where many of them went.
The premier had said interstate businesses should invest in Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympics because their workers “won’t get stabbed”.