James Dowling

James DowlingScience and Health Reporter

James Dowling is a reporter in The Australian’s Sydney bureau. As an intern at The Age he was nominated for a Quill award for News Reporting in Writing for his coverage of the REDcycle recycling scheme. When covering health he writes on medical innovations and industry.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. JULY 31, 2023: The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Dutton defuses Bowen’s nuclear energy attack

The Opposition Leader has rubbished figures promoted by the Climate Change and Energy Minister of a $387bn cost estimate to transition to nuclear power.

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International astronomers using a telescope owned and operated by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have revealed a galaxy wrapped in a cosmic ‘ribbon’. Photo: Supplied

Australian scientists track down rare ‘ribbon galaxy’

The galaxy, enclosed by halos of stardust and dark matter, is the first ever polar ring galaxy observed by Australian telescopes.

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Joshua Suwa worked in stonemasonry for over a decade before his silicosis diagnosis took him out of the industry. Joshua Suwa finds everyday tasks a struggle since he was diagnosed and is unable to work. Photo: Supplied,

Stone benchtops: calls grow for silica ban

Stonemasons such as Joshua Suwa are predicted to experience a big rise in risk of silicosis over the coming years.

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Former speaker and Liberal member for Casey Tony Smith makes his valedictory speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

‘All the integrity of a dating app’: Alcohol ad changes welcomed

Doctors hope new leadership at the national alcohol ad watchdog will bring a tougher stance on companies targeting children.

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THE AUSTRALIAN AUGUST 27, 2023. Abbey-Rose Powell with Ruska (3) the Finnish Lapphund at the Sydney Dog Lovers and Cat Lovers Festival held in Sydney Showgrounds at Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: Adam Yip

Cost of living crisis reaches pets

Pet owners are bidding farewell to grooming, premium food and insurance as the price of keeping an animal skyrockets.

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