Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
New solar gets green light in QLD
Planning approval has been granted for a 300MW solar farms near Gladstone in Queensland.
Huge fish loss detailed
One in three fish caught worldwide never make it to a plate, according to new UN stats.
Prawn centre to focus on north
A new centre has been set up to focus on biosecurity across Northern Australia’s prawn aquaculture industry.
Sea turtle centre improved
Sick and injured sea turtles will stand a better prospect of recovery after upgrades at Charles Darwin University’s turtle rehab centre.
Tap contamination to continue
Brass fittings and taps that can leave lead in drinking water are being sold nationwide.
UN questions Murray allocations
The Murray-Darling basin is mentioned in a new United Nations report about global water issues.
Ancient hues back in view
Australian scientists have discovered the oldest colours in the geological record.
Frozen food recall launched
Authorities have issued a recall of frozen vegetables due to listeria fears.
Tas. town on boil alert
The northern Tasmanian town of Deloraine has been put on a boil water alert with no end in sight.
Zoos lose palm oil products
Zoos Victoria has dumped Nestle products from its zoos over a palm oil controversy.
Australia on track to smash 2030 goal
New analysis shows Australia reached a 19 per cent share renewable energy in the year to June 30.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
Councils claim bin money repackaged
Councils have reacted poorly to NSW’s attempt to ease recycling issues.
Abbott wants out of Paris
Tony Abbott wants Australia to pull out of the global climate agreement he signed the nation up for.
Brumby plans questioned
There are calls this week for the Commonwealth to intervene on controversial brumby culling plans.
Butterfly wings remixed
Researchers have modified butterfly genes to change the way their wings look.