Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Federal Government may halt a planned development over environmental concerns.
Visionary physicist passes
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, whose work led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, has passed away ...
EPA takes action on asbestos
Australia’s asbestos mulch scandal has spread, with discoveries in a number of Melbourne parks.
Combet speaks on power shift
Greg Combet, incoming chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, has urged a “just transition” for coal workers in the shift to renewable power.
Letter urges art protection
A long list of prominent people are speaking out against major gas works.
New method for critical search
New techniques could help Australia find resources critical to its net-zero goals.
Pioneering commissioner resigns
Criticism over disaster response is one of the reasons the NSW SES commissioner is resigning.
VicGrid plots path
VicGrid has announced details of its planned investigation into a new transmission line route.
ACT signs water deal
A new deal should allow the ACT to fulfil its water recovery commitments under Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Big calls for tiny creatures
Experts have outlined research priorities for zooplankton - tiny creatures at the heart of the marine food chain.
Dry models show mega risk
Experts say Australia is on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts.
New link for better warnings
Australia is set to upgrade its severe weather and flood warning capabilities.
NWI shift outlined
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...
Supernova countdown tightened
Betelgeuse,one of the best known stars in the galaxy, could become the first observed supernova in over four centuries.
Air standards outlined
Experts say new standards are needed for indoor air quality in public buildings.
Climate details demanded
Australia’s new climate reporting legislation will come into force next year.