Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire in Victoria has heard allegations that a Melbourne University researcher was pushed to change her wording to protect the Health Department from blame.

Huge new sea scorpion surfaces

Evidence of a previously unknown ancient sea monster has been uncovered in the USA.

Rights restored in WA native title win

Fifteen years after the application was made, traditional land owners in WA’s Pilbara region have gained legal recognition.

Hawaii sees return of sea power

Engineers in the US are reviving an old method of generating electricity using the change in ocean temperatures.

QLD marks two years of fluoride freedom

Fluoridation of water has been optional in Queensland since 2012, and coverage has dropped by 10 per cent.

Big bug release loosens dengue's grip

Townsville currently has no dengue fever outbreaks - for the first time in 15 years.

Gas firm seeks sunny side of WA

Gas giant Alinta Energy has seen the future – announcing that it will offer solar and battery storage systems to households later this year.

NSW scores low in green stakes

Stats show New South Wales is under-achieving in the field of renewable energy.

Ipswich runs old coal out of town

Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.

Food scientist slams organic myths

Eating organic foods may be good for personal gratification or Facebook posts, but new research suggests it may not be all the people think.

GhostNets goes to source

GhostNets Australia is looking to help Indonesian fishers stop stray fishing nets from reaching our shores.

Menindee mourners mark dry times

Over 100 people have gathered on the bone-dry bed of Lake Menindee to mourn the ‘death’ of the system.

Sea-life switch in shifting oceans

Another study has reinforced the point that warming oceans will cause profound changes for marine species.

Species surprise in big new reef

The iconic Great Barrier Reef could have a new counterpart, with the discovery of a large coral community in the waters south of Melbourne.

ACT's green goal could grow

The ACT Government has announced Canberra will run entirely on renewable energy by 2025.

Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive

Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.

Grape fuel finding leaves experts bubbling

Australian engineers have found that the solid waste left over from wine-making could make a competitive biofuel.

Oil drop makes heads roll at Santos

Santos’ half-year profits have slumped 82 per cent to $37 million, tumbling alongside global oil prices.

Victoria's 'road map' for new power revealed

Victoria has outlined a modest aim to get at least 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.

Green group gag seems barely necessary

The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.