Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Queensland quantum physicists have come upon a new paradox that challenges some long-held beliefs about nature.
Funds to tackle Alice challenge
The Federal Government has announced $2.17 million to support the Alice Springs Future Grid Project.
Oil liability extension studied
There are calls for Woodside Petroleum to clean up a flogged-out oil production site it runs in the Timor Sea.
Voltage hinders solar savings
Experts say powerlines may be limiting the savings Australians can make from solar.
Dam raising slammed
Reports say the NSW Government plans to raise the wall of Sydney's main reservoir by 3 metres more than it originally announced.
Federal water plan released
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office has released its Water Management Plan for 2020‑21.
Fodder plan goes quiet
The Federal Government appears to be walking away from its Water for Fodder scheme.
Gas plan brings water risk
Scientists say the Narrabri coal-seam gas project is too great a risk to water supplies.
Green light for coal expansion
Plans to expand Whitehaven Coal's Vickery mine in north-west NSW have been approved.
Light shed on distant Ceres
Findings from the Dawn spacecraft suggest that the dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world.
MOFs clean water quick
Monash University technology has been used to purify brackish water and seawater in less than 30 minutes.
NLC works on fishing plan
The Northern Land Council (NLC) has worked out a timeline to negotiate and lock in the sea-country rights of traditional owners with the NT Government.
Destruction plans detailed
Details have emerged of Rio Tinto’s decision to destroy the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Rare earth site set for WA
A remote WA town is pushing to build a multi-million-dollar processing plant that Malaysia wants banned.
ARENA backs car grid
ARENA has announced $838,000 in funding for an electric vehicle (EV) smart charging trial across the NEM.
Treasury questions QLD green funds
Reports say the Queensland Government has been warned that its conservation underfunding is not sustainable.
Treaty path continues
Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly has held its first formal Aboriginal treaty talks with the State Government.
Beer brewed into green power
Millions of litres of beer that expired while the SA hospitality industry was shut down has been used to brew renewable energy.