Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
New South Wales is fast-tracking the rollout of shark nets on its far-north coast.
Study plots ancient DNA disappearance
It is well known that modern humans interbred with Neanderthals, but ...
More foam at old flight sites
Sites around RAAF Base Tindal near Katherine in the Northern Territory have tested positive for toxic firefighting chemicals.
Alarm sounded on local brain drain
Scientists say our “innovation nation” could be turning into a wasteland.
Jury votes down nuclear dump
A citizens’ jury has voted strongly against a large nuclear waste facility in South Australia.
SA caves reveal ancient secrets
A new study pushes back the history of Aboriginal invention by 10,000 years ...
Green regulator's goal questioned
WA’s environment regulator says rapidly approving projects shows it is protecting the public.
Locals form solid front on foam
New South Wales residents have launched a class action against the Defence Department over allegations of exposure to toxic fire-fighting foam.
Elephant death bad for bottom line
The loss of African elephants costs millions in lost tourism revenue.
Last-minute water switch protested
Coal miners have gathered in protest against Queensland water reforms.
Manipulated spinach spots explosives
Scientists are engineering spinach plants to detect explosive molecules in water.
QLD orders mine leaks plugged
Authorities want better protections for groundwater around the mothballed Ben Lomond mine.
Telescope sweep in stunning detail
A high-tech telescope in the West Australian outback has produced incredible new pictures of our Universe.
Australia lagging in renewable rise
Global renewable energy and generation capacity will rise by ...
Solar firms accused of confusing deals
As the good deals for rooftop solar decline, energy retailers have been accused of capitalising on consumer confusion.
Joyce warns of red laws
Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Labor Party’s land clearing laws resemble those of a communist regime.
Antarctic ice declining
Glaciologists say hundreds of metres of solid ice were lost from West Antarctica’s glaciers between 2002 and 2009.