Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Whale sanctuary scuppered
Pro-whaling nations have blocked a near two-decade effort to create a South Atlantic whale haven.
Roundup case causes local concern
Thousands of people are seeking damages over Roundup herbicides in the US, causing concern about what will happen in Australia.
Analysis shows renewable rise
Australia would have 100 per cent renewable electricity by the early 2030s if the current rate of installations continues, analysis shows.
Councils oppose coastal drilling
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Small town seeks big savings
Residents of a small town in north-east Victoria are taking power prices into their own hands.
Divers find bleaching runs deep
New research suggests the 2016 coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef also affected deep reefs.
Green goals for Pacific summit
Leaders are meeting in Nauru this week for the Pacific Islands Forum ...
Green reserves reviewed
New research suggests protected areas alone are not enough to save Australia’s threatened species.
MDBA report suggests split
A draft report says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) could be split into two separate institutions.
Authorities respond to factory fire
Firefighters are gaining control over a factory fire in Melbourne’s west that has burned for nearly a week.
Green help from board balance
A new study has found companies with more gender-balanced boards are better for the environment.
Locals spot new superbug
Australian researchers have identified a new superbug in hospitals that is capable of causing near-untreatable infections.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
Activists attack Newcastle coal
Anti-coal protestors stopped rail movements into Newcastle Port for several hours on Monday morning.
CleanCo forms in QLD
The Queensland Government says it will put downward pressure on electricity prices through a new renewable energy body.
Facebook going green
Facebook says it will source 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2020.
Robot trained to help Reef
A new robot could soon patrol the Great Barrier Reef, spotting and attacking crown-of-thorns starfish.