Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
New appointments to a backbench environment committee are causing a stir.
Shark sweep casts wide net
The Australian Institute of Marine Rescues (AIMR) says shark nets and drum lines are indiscriminately killing marine life within protected areas.
Gas ban goes deeper
Victoria will ban exploration and development of unconventional gas, including coal seam gas and fracking.
Locals lined up for Indian uranium deal
Reports say the first shipment of Australian uranium will arrive in India next year.
Greyhound play hitting other states
The greyhound industry is scrambling to respond to the ban in NSW
EPA waits for spill to fix itself
A large oil spill in Darwin Harbour has authorities scrambling to respond.
Footprint smashing slightly less
Humans appear to have slowed down the rate at which they are destroying the planet.
Petitions push plastic bag ban
Environmentalists have delivered a petition to ban single-use plastic bags at Victoria’s Parliament House.
Seals reveal icy secret
Elephant seals have helped confirm that fresh water from Antarctic’s melting ice shelves affect global temperatures.
Shark fin sweep catches contractor
Fisheries Queensland is investigating a shark net contractor over allegations of ‘finning’.
Union pins asbestos arrival on Border Force
More asbestos-tainted products have turned up on an Australian worksite.
Values cut in contaminated town
The Queensland Government has decreased new land valuations on properties near a contaminated aviation base.
Adani leaps over legal hurdle
Adani has defeated the latest legal challenge to its planned Carmichael coal mine.
New record for concentrated Sun
Australian researchers have set a new record for solar power generation.
Genetic check goes deep on difference
A new study has looked at just how genetically different we all are.
Dog ban going down poorly
As legislation to ban greyhound racing makes its way through NSW Parliament, opposition is growing by the day.
Sri seeks growth in green ideas
Brisbane’s only Greens councillor is finding it hard to bring new ideas to the table.
Coral caught dropping colour
Queensland researchers have filmed a particular coral bleaching behaviour for the first time.
Gold mine told to watch weather
NSW residents are outraged at the approval of a gold mine they say puts their water supply at risk.
Neonicotinoids killing key bugs
Two studies this week show how pesticides are damaging to both butterflies and bees.