Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Australia is facing a double threat from two of the world's most destructive ant species.
Bottling plans probed
Locals want tighter regulations on water extraction near UNESCO world heritage rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Crop issues predicted
Experts say climate change may increase the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures worldwide.
Dam deal for traditional access
A new agreement makes land at Chaffey Dam available to traditional custodians.
Minister seeks Murray fix
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in need of a “course correction”.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.
Next-gen recycling tested
Australian experts are working on ways to recycle next-gen materials that currently have just one life.
Restrictions lift for new plans
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a historic mining city in Western Australia, is making progress in plans to “drought-proof” the region.
State logging expands
Tasmania's state-owned forestry company, Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT), is expanding the area available for logging.
WMO sees El Niño effects
El Niño conditions are underway in the tropical Pacific, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Cosmic ripples revealed
NASA says 15 years of radio data has revealed evidence of a space-time ‘murmur’.
Silver needs stretched
The solar energy industry is driving an increased demand for silver, creating a supply deficit for the metal.
Tasmania inks hydrogen links
Tasmania could become a global leader in green hydrogen production and export by 2030, according to a new feasibility study.
'Morphobot' shows limb skills
The remarkable abilities of a robot named 'Morphobot' (M4) are highlighted in a new report.
'Sand boil' effect detailed
Sand boils caused by groundwater discharges affect beach stability, yet knowledge of these damaging underground erosions is largely misunderstood.
Barra backing questioned
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) allegedly disregarded its lending guidelines in a barramundi investment.
Big find at submerged site
Ancient stone artefacts have been found at an underwater spring off the Western Australia Pilbara coast.
Cloud creators shield Reef
Queensland scientists are conducting experiments to modify clouds and reduce the impact of global warming.
CSIRO launches soil tool
CSIRO has launched a new tool to help Australia sustainably manage its soil.
New tech for wet history
Environmental scientists have used cave stalagmites as a record of groundwater replenishment over time.