Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
Old coal risk detailed
Experts have warned about the toxic legacy of an old coal-fired power station in Queensland.
State seeks gas input
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
ARENA remit expanded
The Australian Government has successfully allowed ARENA to support fossil fuel technologies.
Australia lags on green efforts
Australia has ranked very low in an analysis of OECD countries’ climate action efforts.
New bill for dead rigs
The Federal Government wants oil and gas companies to foot the bill for decommissioning old rigs.
Clean coastal plan laid out
The Federal Government is being strongly encouraged to join a new sustainable oceans strategy.
Hunter hails desal approval
Hunter Water has received planning approval for a new desalination plant.
Missing tests put towns at risk
Many Kimberley Indigenous communities do not have microbial drinking water testing.
Tank plan to protect platypus
Melbourne Water is encouraging the use of ‘smart tanks’ to help the humble platypus.
Turtles chew coastal pollution
Sea turtles in Australian waters are eating plastic at an alarming rate.
BHP dam case re-opened
London judges have revived a $9.43 billion Brazil dam lawsuit against mining giant BHP.
Bushfire effects checked
At least 15 per cent of people in affected areas report adverse health effects from the Summer bushfires of 2019-2020.