Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - April, 2024
MDBP review talks begin
Major talks have outlined new plans for the management of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Murray unity sought
Researchers have called for unified water theft laws in the Murray-Darling Basin.
New standard for federal buys
A new sustainability initiative imposes stricter standards for government contracting.
Uni returns ancient spears
A set of stolen Indigenous artefacts have been returned to their community.
Wastewater change calculated
Researchers in the US say billions could be saved by a switch to green wastewater infrastructure.
IV pushes preventative spend
Experts urge Victoria to bolster roads, electricity networks, and buildings against escalating extreme weather events.
Powercor pleads guilty
Powercor, the electricity distribution giant, has pleaded guilty to 104 charges stemming from failures in vegetation management around power lines, which led to a dangerous bushfire.
Queensland lays green road
Queensland is taking new steps on its path to sustainable energy and climate management.
Woodside to face green push
Major investors are challenging Woodside Energy’s climate strategies ahead of the company’s AGM.
Deep space in new detail
An international research team has recently introduced the most extensive and intricate 3D map of the universe ever produced.
APVMA to stay in place
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) will not return to Canberra, despite ...
Blue whale recovery studied
Flinders University has conducted an extensive study on the current status of global blue whale populations.
Fine for winery water theft
A NSW court has imposed hefty fines on a wine company and its manager for illegal water extraction.
Green laws going slowly
The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.