Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - July, 2018
Australian scientists have discovered the oldest colours in the geological record.
Frozen food recall launched
Authorities have issued a recall of frozen vegetables due to listeria fears.
Tas. town on boil alert
The northern Tasmanian town of Deloraine has been put on a boil water alert with no end in sight.
Zoos lose palm oil products
Zoos Victoria has dumped Nestle products from its zoos over a palm oil controversy.
Australia on track to smash 2030 goal
New analysis shows Australia reached a 19 per cent share renewable energy in the year to June 30.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
Councils claim bin money repackaged
Councils have reacted poorly to NSW’s attempt to ease recycling issues.
Abbott wants out of Paris
Tony Abbott wants Australia to pull out of the global climate agreement he signed the nation up for.
Brumby plans questioned
There are calls this week for the Commonwealth to intervene on controversial brumby culling plans.
Butterfly wings remixed
Researchers have modified butterfly genes to change the way their wings look.
DNA croc check coming
Researchers in the Northern Territory are working on a way to use DNA to detect saltwater crocodiles in the water.
Irrigation accused of interrupting birds
Researchers say irrigation is depriving waterbirds of nesting sites in Australia's most important wetlands.
Chemical sensitivities mapped
A new study has found a range of common household chemicals are making people sick.
Old sea builds seen as new sites
Experts say old offshore oil rigs could have a second life as a coral reef.
Green firm sees renewable rise
A new study predicts renewable energy will provide one third of the national electricity market's needs within two years.
Victoria shifts Snowy share
The Victorian Government has sold its share in Snowy Hydro to the Federal Government.