Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - February, 2024
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
Asteroid smack reviewed
A NASA mission to hit an asteroid with a rocket appears to have knocked it off course.
Elderly platypus shocks authority
Water authorities have discovered the oldest platypus ever seen in the wild.
Miner makes Section 18 bid
An Indigenous group has expressed “profound disappointment” about plans to disturb heritage sites in WA.
Murray review shows shortfall
The Productivity Commission has released its latest review of the MDBP.
Probe shows wetter past
Researchers have gained new insights into the climatic conditions of the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages, particularly around South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves.
Whale shark sessions watched
New technology has been used to track the effects of whale shark tourism.
New gas gets going
EnergyAustralia has officially fired up its $300 million Tallawarra B gas plant in the Illawarra - launching New South Wales' first new gas station in a decade.
SA deal for big builds
The South Australian government has announced a hydrogen agreement with GFG Alliance.
Turnbull pushes Hunter works
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is advocating for the development of two pumped hydro energy projects in the Upper Hunter Valley.
WA gas plan slammed
A parliamentary inquiry in WA has concluded that the state's domestic gas policy is “no longer fit for purpose”.
ADHD seen as ancient driver
Researchers have explored the idea that ADHD may have evolved because it makes better explorers.
Big funds to stop spread
Australia is investing nearly half a billion dollars to stop the spread of fire ants.
Biggest black hole spotted
Australian astronomers have identified the fastest-growing black hole recorded to date...