Andrew Darby
Andrew Darby is a columnist.
A visionary who helped mould Australian ceramics
Les Blakebrough, who was at the forefront of refined porcelain-making in Australian ceramics, has died after a stroke, aged 92.
- by Andrew Darby
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Former Gunns chief John Gay asks for insider proceeds case to be scrapped
Convicted insider trader John Gay has asked the Tasmanian Supreme Court to scotch a further financial penalty sought by the Commonwealth against him.
- by Andrew Darby
Japanese to go whaling as Turnbull government relies on diplomacy
The Turnbull government appears to have been caught out by Japan's whalers - pinning hopes on diplomacy to halt them, just as the fleet's departure for the Antarctic was announced.
- by Andrew Darby
Chinese and Australian scientists join forces for freezer check
Climate change seems to be behind an expansion of Antarctica's winter fringe of sea ice. Chinese and Australian scientists are teaming up to find out more.
- by Andrew Darby
Malcolm Turnbull defends plan to build $1b icebreaker overseas
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended the government's decision to select a British-based operator and Dutch shipyard for Australia's $1 billion Antarctic icebreaker project.
- by Andrew Darby
Trouble at the edge of the world as Antarctica's glaciers are undermined by warm water
Walk into your street today, and step out five metres along the footpath. Mark that spot, return tomorrow and step out an extra five metres. Do this every day, and you'll keep pace with warm sea water as it seeps under a West Antarctic glacier.
- by Andrew Darby
CSIRO marine research ship hired to oil and gas companies BP and Chevron
A prized $120 million CSIRO ship built to study marine science has been hired out to international energy giants Chevron and BP to help them search for oil and gas in the iconic waters of the Great Australian Bight.
- by Andrew Darby
Peter Woolcott appointed to IWC as Japan set to resume Antarctic whaling
He's one of Australia's most deeply experienced, best credentialled diplomats – and he has just weeks to try to persuade Japan not go to whaling in the Antarctic again.
- by Andrew Darby
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten seeks briefing from Prime Minister Tony Abbott on bombing Syria
"When it comes to fighting terror we're all in this together. Labor and Liberals, we're all Australians first," says Opposition leader Bill Shorten
- by Andrew Darby
Tony Abbott lifts ban on frontbenchers appearing on the ABC's Q&A program
Federal government ministers have been given a green light by Prime Minister Tony Abbott to appear on the ABC program Q&A again.
- by Andrew Darby
Last catch for polar toothfish pirates
Some of the last Antarctic pirate fishers have been dealt a $A2.4 million further blow, as authorities take a stranglehold over their chase for toothfish "white gold".
- by Andrew Darby
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