Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A near-$7 billion mega-mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin has come a step closer to reality.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
Scientists spell out election aims
The Australian Academy of Science has outlined its priorities for the 2019 federal election.
Shorten coy on Adani emissions
Bill Shorten says Adani's proposed coal mine in Queensland would not worsen national greenhouse gas emissions.
Students to strike for climate
School kids are going on strike next week to protest climate inaction.
VicForest accused of illegal logging
Reports say the government-owned VicForests has been illegally taking trees ...
Cheap tsunami system tested
Experts are testing a simple and low-cost early warning system for tsunamis.
Giant plant database posted
International researchers have produced the world's first global vegetation database ...
NSW gets dam wall warning
The New South Wales government has been warned that raising the Warragamba dam would do “irreparable damage” ...
Plastics pervade Reef species
Microplastics and other man-made fibres have been found in a popular fish species on the Great Barrier Reef.
Sludge seen in new light
A waste product, disposed of as landfill in the past, has been unearthed as a powerful fertiliser.
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.
Australia to boost PNG power
Australia will spend $25 million a year to electrify Papua New Guinea, according to a new deal.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
Award granted for coral courage
Australia’s top coral expert has been acknowledged for his courage in promoting science.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
Coffee cup money for NSW
NSW councils have welcomed new funding to help divert disposable coffee cups from landfill.
Concern over Bight oil risk
Experts say a worst-case-scenario oil spill in the Great Australian Bight could reach as far as Port Macquarie in NSW.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.