Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A landmark case has been decided which will see indigenous Torres Strait Islanders gain native title to operate commercial fishing activities in the ocean expanse between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Big dump protests port digging
Protestors angry at plans to massively expand Queensland’s Abbot Point Coal Port terminal have dumped a skip-bin full of sludge at Kevin Rudd’s office in Brisbane.
Fungus fight saves farmers millions
Scientists from the University of Melbourne and Marcroft Grains Pathology at Horsham have developed an extensive disease monitoring and management program which has prevented devastation from the blackleg fungal disease in canola crops, saving at least $18 million.
Nuclear leak continues to disturb the Pacific
The devastated Fukushima nuclear plant is back to a state of emergency, with on-going leaks of radioactive water now threatening to spill even further.
Queensland plan to cut post-mortem footprint
Planning has begun for one of the country’s first ever eco-friendly cemeteries.
Uni team to inform massive solar build
Engineers from the University of New South Wales are set to play a big role in maximising the abilities of a massive new solar photovoltaic (PV) power station.
Warming oceans lead to more marine migration, reproduction
Scientists at CSIRO are reporting evidence that suggesting marine life spawns sooner and is moving to cooler areas as oceans become warmer.
Tarkine mine two, now approved
With protesters still raging over the approval of an iron mine in Tasmania last week, the Federal Government has green-lit another project to dig up iron ore in the Tarkine region.
Minister still to make the call on Abbot Point
Work on the massive Abbot Point coal port expansion project will possibly continue regardless of changes in the political landscape this year, with the Environment Minister still set to make a decision this week.
Solar revolution radiating nationwide
Figures are out showing Australians have taken to solar energy with great gusto, a report shows how eager people are to cut down their electricity bills.
Kanga' cull hindered by humans
Protestors may have reduced the amount of kangaroos culled this year in the ACT, with the annual season now over and hunters having fallen short of their Government quota.
More victims on drought list
An incredible nineteen shires in regional Queensland have joined the drought declared list, bringing the total drought-affected area to just under half the state.
Beauty in the Bight
Victorian researchers have plumbed the depths around one of Australia’s most recognisable geological formations and discovered an unseen world of marine beauty.
Fake flood for big forest boost
An artificial flood will provide a vital helping-hand to the world’s second largest red gum forest.
Guilty plea in oil-spill evidence tampering
Halliburton will plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to the US Justice Department.
Methane-loving microbe could bring balance
Most people do their best to avoid large concentrations of methane, but a new form of microbial life recently discovered at the University of Queensland can not get enough of the potent greenhouse gas.
Prawn super-food could net big profits
Research at CSIRO has yielded the ground-breaking double benefit of preserving wild fish stocks and improving the viability and environmental aspects of prawn farming.
Tasmanian Tarkine iron mine revived
The highly-controversial Shree Minerals’ Tarkine mine project has gained approval by the Federal Environment Minister, despite outcry from the population over dangers to the Tasmanian devil.
Toads ramp up fitness regime for invasion
A newly-published study has revealed there are some front-runners among cane toad populations, with evidence leading to the identification of an evolutionary phenomenon dubbed the ‘Olympic village effect’.
US doubles back for Barrier Reef bombs
The US 7th fleet has decided it will clean up its own mess, collecting four bombs dropped near the Great Barrier Reef in a training exercise last fortnight.