Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
NSW’s Legislative Council has blocked long-awaited reforms to floodplain harvesting.
More gains for future cells
Australian experts have shown that next-gen solar panels can run cooler.
NSW plans knocked back
The MDBA has told the NSW Government to revise almost all of its 20 water resource plans (WRP).
Sharks' GPS investigated
Researchers are working out how sharks use the Earth’s magnetic field to guide their international adventures.
Coal site picked for green switch
A new company is turning an old power station into a battery and industrial zone.
Diesel rebate tops $7.8 billion
Making fossil-fuel industries pay for diesel could save Australian taxpayers $7.8 billion a year.
Drone teams grid ocean
Scientists are flying small drones in a grid formation to monitor the environment.
Hybrid power plan funded
Approval has been granted for Australia's first net-zero hybrid power station.
New funds back big electrolysers
The Federal Government is funding some of the largest hydrogen electrolysers in the world.
Santos backs gas plan
One of Australia’s biggest gas producers has welcomed the Federal Government’s National Gas Infrastructure Plan.
Experts wrap coral probe
Scientists have completed the first comprehensive study of north western Australia’s deep corals.
Fish limits aid Reef
Experts say limited fishing ‘yellow zones’ are still important tools for protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Kakadu owners close key sites
Traditional owners have moved to close parts of Kakadu over a “lack of respect” for sacred areas by Parks Australia.
Ministers meet for water talks
Federal and state Murray-Darling Basin water ministers have agreed to a 2024 deadline for new water-saving projects.
NAB backs coal port
NAB is helping to finance the world's largest coal export terminal, but with a number of green conditions.
New bug kills waste bacteria
The discovery of a new organism could solve a common problem in wastewater treatment.
New disaster agency launched
The Federal Government is spending $600 million to create the National Recovery and Resilience Agency (NRRA).
Reef restoration efforts questioned
A global survey has highlighted a ‘notable’ lack of Australian coral restoration projects.
ATLA probe uncovers issues
Administrators have found millions of dollars is missing from one of Australia’s most prominent Indigenous corporations.