Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2024
Fresh funds for GAB scheme
The Queensland Government has announced an investment of up to $32 million over four years to enhance the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Water Security Project.
Mixed views on SA fix
Port Lincoln and the broader Eyre Peninsula in South Australia are facing a critical water shortage.
New sources in antibiotic sweep
Researchers have counted nearly a million potential sources of antibiotics in nature.
Soil storage at threat
The ability of soil to store carbon is being threatened by climate stressors.
Dutton slams clear plan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton says a “renewables-only” energy policy is damaging the economy.
EPA eyes giant coal plan
The NSW EPA is assessing the “largest coal-mining proposal ever put forward” in the state.
Fuel firm secures millions
An Australian company that creates hydrogen fuel has secured significant investment in the US.
Local role for WA works
WA has approved a major project through its Green Energy Approvals Initiative.
Offshore wind site outlined
The federal government has approved a significant offshore wind energy zone off the New South Wales South Coast.
'Giga-goose' find confirmed
After 128 years of exploration and excavation, Flinders University researchers have uncovered the skull of Australia's “giga-goose”.
Basic income benefits tallied
Providing a universal basic income (UBI) worldwide could boost economies and address environmental challenges...
Downstream issues outlined
Experts have studied the inequality caused by rivers that cross major boundaries.
EPA responds to PFAS find
The New South Wales EPA is reaching out to the community following the discovery of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the groundwater of Mullumbimby.
New site for soil science
A new website has been created to enhance understanding of soil science and management.
Water date pushed way back
Research has found evidence that fresh water on Earth appeared about five hundred million years earlier than previously thought.
Beach approved for offshore gas
The Victorian government has approved a new gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles, the first of its kind in over a decade.
Locals back Jabiluka call
The Northern Territory government has issued a two-year order to halt mining and exploration at Jabiluka, an uranium operation within Kakadu National Park.
New plans for old rigs
Chevron and Esso have both announced plans to address their decommissioned oil rigs off the coast of Australia.
Santos slapped for gas breaches
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to pay a $2,750,000 penalty for violations of the National Gas Rules.
Serco slammed for COVID standards
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has criticised Serco, the private operator of Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina, for not adhering to strict COVID-19 vaccination protocols.