Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
Space water hints at ocean origin
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
State picks Reef fixers
The Queensland Government has announced a $6 million investment in streambank remediation projects.
Offshore wind workers needed
Experts say Australia lacks the workforce for an aggressive offshore wind expansion.
APA eyes new REZ
One of Australia’s major gas pipeline companies says it can bounce back from recent disappointment.
Net Zero agency outlined
The Albanese government is set to establish the National Net Zero Authority (NNZA) ...
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...
Australia open to deadly bird flu
Australia is not ready for the arrival of an avian influenza strain that has killed millions of birds and thousands of mammals overseas ...
Big funds for hydrogen
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest could be one of the federal budget’s biggest winners.
Budget backs planned EPA
This week's budget papers lay out significant funding for threatened species and environmental outcomes.
Changes planned for green portfolio
The federal budget includes measures to re-jig the work of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
Farm gas standard set
CSIRO has launched a new standard for assessing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
MDB money flows
The latest federal budget includes new funding to ‘future-proof’ the Murray-Darling Basin.
Power plans aim to save
The Albanese government has announced a $1.6 billion “energy savings plan” that aims to make Australian homes more energy-efficient and cheaper to run.
Salmon plan lands
The Tasmanian government has released a Salmon Industry Plan aimed at reviving public support for the island's salmon industry.
Water spending contained
The Albanese Government is looking to save over $800 million by scrapping old water projects.
Asbestos scuttle begins
The West Australian government has commenced the demolition of Wittenoom, a ghost town that was once a hub for asbestos mining.