Environmental and Sustainability News
Sydney's Cooks River could be renamed “Goolay'yari”, meaning “place of pelican dreaming” in local Aboriginal languages.
Big gas plan proceeds
The Federal Government has approved the development and operation of up to 151 new coal seam gas wells ...
Ritual traced over 500 generations
A new archaeological find has uncovered a 12,000 year old First Nations ritual.
Reef bleach patterns reviewed
Researchers have looked at the climate patterns that occur alongside coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
Millions drive NT efforts
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have announced new investment in water security projects.
Water risk from Melbourne fire
Concerns have emerged in the wake of a significant factory fire in Melbourne's west.
SA signs green deal
South Australia has become the first state to sign a deal aimed at providing renewable energy to every ...
Anglo brings in exit aids
Anglo American has retained the services of three major banks to assist in the sale of its steelmaking coal assets.
Referral over mining links
The CEO of the Anindiliyakwa Land Council has been referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Dingo DNA shows low mixing
Australian researchers have shown that modern dingoes share almost no ancestry with domestic dogs.
H5N1 threat reviewed
Australia is bracing for the potential arrival of the H5N1 bird flu strain this year.
Indigenous protection expanded
The Federal Government has announced the creation of 12 new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) following a $14.6 million investment.
Voluntary water buys open
The Albanese Government is launching a new voluntary water purchase program.
New England REZ deemed critical
NSW has declared the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI).
Northern land handed back
130,000 hectares of land on Western Cape York have been handed back to traditional owners.
Turf cooling tested
Experts are investigating the use of water storage systems to help cool artificial grass.
Year's water reviewed
New stats show wet conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin during 2022-23 maintained high water availability.