Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Study shows ancient value
Indigenous academics are calling for a new look at the governance and practices of mainstream environmental management.
Native logging allowed
The Queensland Government has allowed the harvesting of a native forest to continue, claiming it will save up to 500 jobs.
CEFC boost for batteries
The Federal Government has been praised for “mimicking” its opposition’s energy plan.
City swamped with extreme pollution
Authorities in New Delhi have declared a public health emergency due to incredible levels of air pollution.
Farmers lose coal fight
Queensland farmers in the grip of drought have lost a legal fight against a coal project.
New dino bones discovered
The bones of a huge-clawed predatory dinosaur have been discovered in Victoria.
Gold Coast scraps lake plan
Gold Coast Council has decided not to turn part of a freshwater lake into a carpark.
Mayors want green assistance
The Chair of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors has called for climate change assistance.
Cubbie lets locals look
Queensland’s Cubbie Station has opened its gates in an attempt to improve its damaged reputation.
Human origin narrowed
A new study attempts to pinpoint the origin of modern humans with the greatest accuracy yet.
Nyrstar leaks revealed
Details have been revealed about two chemical leaks from metals processor Nyrstar into Port Pirie's groundwater.
Big firms look at leaving lobbies
The chairman of Alinta Energy says big lobbies are undermining climate change policy.
Expert unpicks drought impacts
A leading water researcher says government water reforms have worsened the effects of the drought.
Huge PFAS case gets rolling
Australia’s largest ever class action has been launched over PFAS contamination.
Local Roundup cases loom
A farmer is the first person in Australia to launch legal action claiming Roundup caused his cancer.
Taylor's false claims answered
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has provided little explanation for using doctored documents to criticise Sydney’s lord mayor.
Dissent sweeps GHD
Leaks suggest one of the major contractors for the Carmichael mine has been rocked by internal dissent.