Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
New Zealand scientists have developed a portable, rapid, DNA testing device for Ebola.
Little cousin's big journey plotted further
One of our ancient ancestors has turned ten years old, but a modern expert says we are just starting to find out who it was.
Miner's find brings big new supply
An Australian mining firm has come across a vast new water source in the Northern Territory.
Regulator's claims revealed in SA
News Limited has published a resignation letter from the former CEO of South Australia’s water regulator.
Bill to bring better view of bribes
A Bill will be tabled this week that seeks to hold Australian companies accountable for bribes paid overseas.
Billion dollar fund to fight ghost of Mr Fluffy
The Federal Government has put up $1 billion to help asbestos-affected families in the ACT.
Cartel claims bring Indigenous scrutiny
Authorities are looking into allegations of “cartel conduct” by mining companies and Aboriginal heritage service providers.
Cow ban goes to court
Companies from all parts of the cattle export supply chain will be involved in a class action against the Commonwealth.
Palmer's plans slammed by former party-mate
A former Palmer United Party candidate has the party for alleged attempts to gain political leverage for the party leader’s mining interests.
Cold feet on green goal costs jobs, innovation
The Federal Government has launched its latest discussion on the future of the Renewable Energy Target.
New frack fight site set up
AGL is moving ahead on a hydraulic fracturing plan for coal seam gas wells near Gloucester, setting up specialist equipment on a number of sites.
Tassie's old renewable efforts get historic tick
On the 100 year anniversary of Hydro Tasmania, the Great Lakes power scheme has been awarded heritage listing.
Uranium spill brings a few new rules
The Ranger Uranium mine has been officially ordered to improve its safety procedures, after investigations into the failure of a tank in December last year.
US group slams QLD coal plans
Analysts say huge coal projects in Queensland’s Galilee Basin carry “an almost unprecedented level of financial complexity and risk.”
Bore data becomes internet official
The Bureau of Meteorology has released the Australian Groundwater Explorer - a new online groundwater data tool that gives a comprehensive picture of Australia's groundwater resources.
Cyborgs and streams in high-tech schooling edge
Robots and rivers have formed an unlikely connection, coming together for the benefit of human education.
Kama Sushi - the origin of sex
Evidence of sexual intercourse has been found deep in our ecological history, uncovered by a local palaeontological private eye.
New site to spot mine licences online
The Victorian Government has put up an interactive online map for plotting mining and exploration leases.
Sea stayed similar before humans changed the scene
Australian researchers say sea levels did not move much in the last few thousand years, until recently.
Site shows coastal risk to inform future planning
New tools will help beach towns get ready for more destructive weather.
Pink bits for breast success
One of the world’s leading mining equipment companies is painting its drill bits pink to aid breast cancer research.