Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

The Federal Government has given a glimpse of its “one-stop-shop” for environmental approvals in the Northern Territory.

Shifty sheep shipping claims investigated

Australian news reports have raised “serious allegations” that falsified export documents are putting the live export industry at risk.

Sine panel shines on dark alleys

All around the world people are working in dark, cramped little alleyways and backstreets, but as cities become taller and more dense the light is fading for many.

Collectors cut ahead of tax repeal

The Australian Tax Office has cut over 70 per cent of its workers from the area responsible for collecting the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT).

Industry beats back activists with new digital weapon

The Mineral Council of Australia has launched a new website to show anti-coal activists that the fossil fuel is still popular.

Power shift costs less than price of inaction, IPCC says

The latest report all but screams the need for governments to change their energy mix toward less carbon-reliant sources.

Tech park tempts kids to go online outside

Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.

Biologists watch rapid advance of cellular in-fighting

Researchers have observed an incredible microbial arms race, as bacteria fight to contain their killer viruses.

Green fund fears for future investment in NSW

Two solar farms in New South Wales have their financial backing secured, but there is some trepidation around the future of the state’s renewable investment.

Macquarie success is clear lesson for others

Seven years of incredible conservation efforts have led to the declaration that Macquarie Island is free of pests.

Robot clam learns from organic partner, and from itself

Progress has been made on a digging robot inspired by the unique style of an oceanic clam.

Tree-clearing claims bowl over QLD conservation

Concern has been raised over widespread land clearing in Queensland, which may be occurring without any public consultation.

Councils take charge on CSG risk check

Two regional councils are taking control of their water supplies, conducting tests to determine risks potentially posed by coal seam gas extraction.

Efficiency drive sees Chinese coal closing

China will close more than 2000 smaller and less productive coal mines as part of its national push to kill low quality coal.

Millions more to keep working Reef plan rolling

Two million dollars over three years will help conservation groups improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

Air power ascends to new level of efficiency

Wind power is often seen as the least consistent source of renewable energy, but a new project will reach great heights to put the fans in a better spot.

Community group leaves repeated Rio plan buried

The residents of a small New South Wales town will be celebrating victory against a mining giant today, after the Supreme Court ruled against Rio Tinto’s Warkworth mine expansion.

Bourke beaming made cleaner with nearby solar site

The Bourke Council has approved a 2,000 square metre solar farm to power local NBN services.

Talks on tomorrow to empower present

A conference in Sydney has seen some of the leading innovators in new energy systems discussing ways to move from crude power supplies to clean, cheap and renewable sources.

Huge farm planning spares no time for locals

The organisers of a massive multi-purpose farming project in north Queensland have been ignoring the indigenous population that holds native title to the land, locals say.