Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2018
New research shows Australian cats are killing close to 2 million reptiles every night.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Labor pledges broader trigger
Labor says it will tighten CSG regulations to protect water resources, if elected.
Mice keep limbs even
If something goes wrong with a mouse limb during development, placenta slows the growth of the rest to keep them even.
Reef efforts commended
An audit has found that the Queensland Government is “maximising” its efforts to improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Senate probe calls for plastic ban
A Senate inquiry has recommended all single-use plastics be banned by 2023.
Asthma storm inquiry begins
A coronial inquest has begun reviewing the deaths of 10 people in a thunderstorm asthma event in 2016.
BHP makes spill deal
Samarco and its parent companies BHP and Vale have signed a deal to settle a $7 billion lawsuit.
Frydenberg backs new coal
Energy minister Josh Frydenberg says he would welcome a new coal-fired power plant in Australia.
MDBA accused of micro-management
A scientist has accused the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) of “interfering” with his work.
Asbestos concerns from Alcoa explosion
The owner of the former Anglesea power plant will try to demolish it for a second time, after its first attempt failed.
Electric quest buzzes into Darwin
An electric car has completed an 800-day journey from Holland to Australia.
Gorgon issue could counter solar
A technical glitch could wipe out a year worth of greenhouse gas emissions saved by Australian solar panels.
Queensland backs waste power
The Queensland Government will use $100 million from a new waste levy to help turn waste into energy.
Farmers marginalised by bank probe
Farmers are outraged that the banking royal commission has set aside juts a few days to deal with issues in agricultural finance.
Mount Isa lead levels high
Mount Isa children are still living with dangerously high levels of lead in their blood.
Adani's protection claims reviewed
New reports say Adani’s plans to protect pristine desert springs will not work.
Basin plan losses plotted
Job losses in the southern Murray-Darling Basin region are being driven by drought, population decline and ...