Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Faecal transplants are becoming more common in the treatment of human gut problems, but there is still some mystery as to what the wondrous poop pills actually contain.
Foam ban imposed in QLD
The Queensland Government has banned the chemical firefighting foams that contaminate land and ground water across the country.
Liberals snort at water order
Victoria’s Opposition has slammed the state’s Labor government for a $27 million water order.
Plastic-eater's big test begins
Dutch engineers are testing technology that could clean the giant pool of garbage choking our ocean.
New clinic to fill jab gaps
A special clinic will specifically target children who are not vaccinated due to complex medical conditions.
Nuclear jury sets direction
The citizens’ jury portion of South Australia’s nuclear waste dump plan has revealed some strong concerns.
WA Labor locking the gate
Two WA Labor MPs have become the latest to call for a ban on hydraulic fracturing in the state.
Ancient trade accepted in NT
There is a growing legal precedent for native title holders to take and use resources from their land for commercial purposes.
Disgusting practice condemned in NSW
Greyhound racing will soon be banned in NSW, bringing to end an industry that for many is exploitative, abusive, cruel and unnecessary.
Big firm admits mass fish kill
A steel company has taken full responsibility for an enormously destructive chemical leak this year.
Study reveals new mining/health link
Experts have linked cases of mesothelioma in an Aboriginal community to a nearby mine.
Fukushima fallout reported
Five years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, experts have released a new update on repairs.
Green funds dug up more than once
Media investigations have raised claims of rorting and double-dipping in the government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Cash for cans could expand
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants all parties to commit to a national recycling scheme.
Native title-holders want river role
A year after the Barkindji people secured the largest native title claim in New South Wales, traditional owners want more water rights.