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We’re not kidding, the goats have been called in to help the little lizard that lives in the city park. The first goats have been sent to Melbourne’s Royal Park to munch on the weeds that threaten the habitat* of the White lizard. Lizards have lived in this part of the park for more than 20 years, and are the only surviving population in downtown Melbourne. They prefer rocky habitats and shady vegetation, and open areas to soak in the sun. They make burrows to escape predators*, hibernate* and reproduce. But weeds have ravaged their Royal Park habitat, with exotic grass covering their *sun beds*. The goats will be gradually introduced into the park’s seven fenced plots in the coming weeks. The City of Melbourne is conducting trials with the University of Melbourne as part of a plan to improve ecosystem health* and biodiversity*. Acting Mayor Nicholas Reece said the council was eager to see if the goats could “work their grazing magic” and improve the lizards’ habitat. “We’re not kidd

From groceries and gas to utility bills and mortgages, the cost of living has risen and many Australians are finding it difficult to stay ahead. We brought together three professionals across the business, food and finance sectors to offer their penny-pinching tips. In our Q&A blog, ABC business reporter Emily Stewart, author of four money-saving and frugal lifestyle books Jody Allen, and Lody Stewart of Financial Counseling Australia answer your budget and savings questions. Here are the biggest takeaways from the blog. When you get paid, separate your money into separate ‘buckets’ Some of you say that when money arrives in your bank account, you tend to spend it right away. So how can you change this? Ms Stewart says it’s all about breakups. “When you get paid, split your money into separate accounts, or ‘buckets’, it’s for different things,” he said. Separate your paychecks by shuffling money into separate accounts. ( ABC News: Andrew Harrison ) If you can, Ms Stewart says to s

MIT engineers designed a new surface treatment that makes boiling water more efficient. New surface treatments can save energy for systems used in many industries. At the heart of many industrial processes, including most power plants, many chemical production systems, and even cooling systems for electronics, is the energy-intensive step of boiling water or other liquids. They can significantly reduce their energy use by increasing the efficiency of the systems that heat and evaporate the water. MIT MIT stands for Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is a prestigious private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts that was founded in 1861. It is organized into five Schools: architecture and planning; manipulation; humanities, arts, and social sciences; management; and science. MIT’s impact includes many scientific breakthroughs and technological advances. Their stated goal is to make a better world through education, research, and innovation. ” data-gt-translate-at

Water boils a lot – whether it’s a cup of tea brewed in the kitchen or a power station that generates electricity. Any increase in the efficiency of this process will have a major impact on the overall amount of energy used for it each day. One such improvement could come with newly developed treatments for surfaces involved in heating and evaporating water. The treatment improves the two main parameters that determine the boiling process: heat transfer coefficient (HTC) and critical heat flux (CHF). Most of the time, there is a trade-off between the two – when one improves, the other worsens. After years of investigation, the research term behind this technique has found a way to improve both. “Both parameters are important, but raising the two parameters together is a bit tricky because they have an intrinsic trade-off,” said bioinformatics scientist Youngsup Song of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California. “If we have a lot of bubbles on the boiling surface, that

Organization queen Katie Lolas has shared her top tips for planning and preparing meals ahead of time to save money on grocery bills and revealing the biggest food prep mistakes people make. With inflation driving up grocery prices, the Sydney mother said preparing the right meals could be the key to lowering grocery bills. She says to plan meals ahead of time, make an organized grocery list to stock up on in the supermarket, start slowly so as not to overwhelm yourself, and lock in time to cook during your weekly routine and stick to it no matter what. Speaking to FEMAIL, Katie shared her tips on how she keeps her budget between just $100 and $120 for her family of three. Sydney mom and teacher Katie Lolas, who feeds her family of three for $120 a week, has revealed her six tips for staying organized to save big on your weekly grocery bill. 1. ORGANIZE YOUR SHOPPING LIST BY AISLE – AND ALLOW THREE SPLURGE ITEMS To save money at the supermarket, the 36-year-old teacher says to m

The Adelaide company’s 111-year-old shareholders were asked to surrender their shares free of charge to keep the company’s “good name and tradition” alive and save the jobs of around 100 staff. The GIlberton Swing Bridge in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs is one of many projects implemented by A Noble & Son. Photos provided. A Noble & Son Ltd (Nobles) went into voluntary administration on June 15 when the directors decided the company could not pay its debts and a restructuring was urgently needed. The Kilburn-based business provides lifting and rigging equipment, technical services and engineering design for a wide range of heavy industries including mining, oil and gas, construction, shipping, manufacturing and defense. It has 11 locations across Australia. James McPherson and Austin Taylor of Adelaide-based Meertens Chartered Accountants have been appointed administrators and said the company was bankrupt. No

However, last week’s full-year guidance range had a midpoint of just $14 million – no higher than its semiannual figure. It’s a big year-over-year decline, but investor updates emphasize that flagship brand Sukin is still increasing sales by 24 percent to hit a three-year high. Sukin is thus unlikely to be a problem child. As such, Go-To may not yet achieve the $19 million revenue in financial year 2022 previously estimated in internal documents. The downgrade created some pressing problems for BWX’s balance sheet, and the $23 million upgrade felt rushed. While 50 percent discounts are not uncommon on Sukin products, their extension to the parent company’s share price is worrying. The stock was lowered by just 60¢ – no more than the price paid for the first half of the Go-To. Given that BWX paid dividends of about $4 million a year ago when its stock price was $5.31, this is an unfortunate “sell low, buy high” cash management strategy. But, the wealth meltdown for BWX shareholders m

Just $1 invested when super-mandatory started 30 years ago is now worth $7.67, based on the average “balanced” fund, SuperRatings says. Don’t forget all super refund figures have been deducted by fees. Make sure, if you’re paying higher than 1.1 percent of SuperRatings’ name as a “regular fee,” that the fund you choose is performing well enough to justify the additional fee. Get the best investment mix Do what I did and avoid watching your superfund balance plummet – as long as your fund investment options are right. It should not be determined by what happens in the stock market, and always by what happens to you. Of the types of funds I cited above, “growth” funds hold between 77 and 90 percent in equities, making them quite vulnerable to stock market volatility. “Balanced funds” hold 60 to 76 percent of the more moderate shares. There are also more conservative options, especially for super members who are nearing retirement and can’t afford to risk their sizeable cash pile. Thi