Alex de Minaur started his Australian Open campaign strongly by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in a commanding 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 win, showcasing his readiness to succeed after overcoming a hip issue. De Minaur’s dedication to improvement and hard work with his team have paid off, as he displayed a formidable performance on the court, setting the stage for a potential deep run in the tournament as Australia’s best title hope. If he maintains his high level of play, de Minaur will be a tough opponent to beat over the next two weeks, with a clear path ahead after top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated in the first round.
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Biodiversity wins from ‘high-integrity’ carbon farming
A research report suggests that "Carbon for nature" projects in Australia could help bridge the financing gap for biodiversity protection by emphasizing high-integrity carbon farming projects that promote landscape restoration and increased biodiversity habitats. The study, co-authored by NRM Regions Australia and the Carbon Market Institute, calls for a shift towards supporting nature outcomes in carbon markets through better transparency and pricing mechanisms, with a focus on projects that deliver additional environmental benefits alongside carbon...
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