Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A new training program is designed to empower Aboriginal rangers in water management.
Doped plastic eats itself
Scientists have developed a self-digesting plastic that could reduce plastic pollution and also strengthen itself.
Bug study looks at hospital loo
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Corbell commits to SEC
A former ACT environment minister will take a top role at Victoria's green power body.
Millions saved in vaccine age
A global study has reviewed the global, life-saving impact of vaccines.
Official emissions probed
Australia's open cut coal mines could be emitting more than double the methane levels officially recorded.
Offshore bids move ahead
The first offshore wind feasibility licences have been granted for six potential projects.
Trust seeks to cut coal
Australia’s second largest pension fund is giving up thermal coal investments.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
Experts explore Murray future
Experts have detailed ways to ensure a sustainable future for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Gold Coast spill discovered
The Gold Coast City Council faces public scrutiny and possible legal action after a significant sewage spill into a local river.
Peopling patterns re-traced
A new study has unveiled insights into the migration patterns of the first humans to the landmass that became Australia.
Sea shift allows invasion
Climate change is helping tropical fish invade the normally cooler Australian waters
Billions paid for dam disaster
Mining giants BHP and Vale have proposed a $38 billion settlement over the catastrophic failure of the Samarco tailings dam in 2015.
Bricks remixed for green gains
Engineers have developed a brick made from recycled materials that promises to reduce household energy costs.