Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A new robot could soon patrol the Great Barrier Reef, spotting and attacking crown-of-thorns starfish.
Solar strips could signal shift
A new research centre will focus on the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.
Basin probe avoids some authorities
South Australia's Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission will not cross–examine federal officials.
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Bottled bias probed
Researchers have uncovered some of the reasons Australian love bottled water despite having some of the highest-quality tap water in the world.
Drought climate link ignored
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Farm bosses face big fraud claim
Two Cotton farm executives have been arrested over an alleged $20 million fraud involving water-saving funds.
Locals grow new tree of life
Australian scientists are developing a new evolutionary tree for bacteria based on DNA.
Mine leak harms FNQ creek
A mothballed Queensland mine has been found to have contaminated waterways.
CSIRO scores in safe gold trial
CSIRO has produced gold using a non-toxic chemical process without cyanide and mercury.
CSIRO plan to tap hydro rise
CSIRO has laid out a plan for Australia to maximise its role in the growing hydrogen industry.
Morrison makes powerful moves
The new PM has appointed an anti-wind energy minister, and a coal lobbyist as chief of staff.
NSW lights up LED plan
The NSW Government will spend $72 million from its Climate Change Fund to help businesses and households reduce energy costs.
Unclear future could harm industry
An energy expert says Australia’s unclear power policies could lead to an expert brain drain.
Akuna claims questioned
Questions have been asked about the source of water for a controversial Northern Territory water bottling operation.
Fires, felines and fences tested in NT
A review has found feral cat exclosures have had a positive impact on local reptile populations in the NT.
Joyce accused of river influence
Barnaby Joyce has been accused of tilting the MDBA towards irrigation interests over the environment.
Marine heatwaves set to worsen
A new study has added to be belief that marine heatwaves will get worse.