Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Animal rights activists who invade Queensland farms and abattoirs will soon face new fines.
Adani approval questioned
The approval of Adani’s water plan “reeks of political interference”, according to Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch.
ARENA backs demountable solar
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for a re-deployable rooftop solar trial.
Virtual plant trial funded
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) will soon run a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial.
WA to host big battery hub
Western Australia will soon host a national hub for future battery research.
Questions loom over LNP-backed clearing
A Queensland grazier has been charged $450,000 for bulldozing native woodlands.
Snag study shows sticks help
Providing snags for native fish in the Murray River has been shown to increase their population size.
Study backs local science link
New data shows collaborating with Indigenous peoples can improve results in conservation research.
NRMA calls for gear change
The NRMA says Australia is lagging way behind in the adoption of low-emission vehicles.
Adani water approved
UPDATE: Environment Minister Melissa Price has approved Adani's groundwater plan.
PM slams vegan protests
The Prime Minister has slammed animal rights activists as groups protest around the country.
SA solar thermal falls
The company behind a $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta has failed to secure finance.
Taylor comments on power list
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Federal Government will consider underwriting a coal baseload power station.
Councils wanted waste money
Victorian councils say they would have liked some Budget measures that do not rely on state funding.
Barbs traded over park money
The Indigenous Affairs Minister says the NT Government “doesn't know how to read a budget paper”.
Remote forecasts fixed
The Federal Government is paying to fill weather radar blackspots across north Australia.
Feds expand climate timeline
The Morrison Government has decided to spend its $2 billion “climate solutions fund” over 15 years, not 10.
Labor wants MDB changes
The ALP says it would withdraw support for a major part of Murray-Darling Basin Plan, if elected.