Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

A large shell-shaped structure is sucking tonnes of rubbish out of a river for free.

Government drops explosive sand bomb on rural towns

Some West Australian residents are not keen on having an unannounced explosives storage facility and sand mine in their backyards.

Breeze of uncertainty holds back green tide

With the results of a review still looming, insiders say Australian renewable energy is “dead”.

Damning data cover-up shows silent human rights

Groups representing virtually all of the Australian medical community say that the health issues affecting asylum seeker children are out of hand.

Nuclear nods for good source of green

Australian nuclear is being boosted this week with the re-animation of Queensland’s uranium industry, and some encouraging words from a former Prime Minister.

Well worries given weight in gas study

Research says leaks from Australian coal seam gas (CSG) wells are much less severe than leaks in the US, but they are still a major source of carbon emissions.

Big blow-hole could mean methane rising

A second massive hole in the earth has opened up in Siberia, which some say marks a tipping point in carbon-driven climate shifts.

Coal cooling as green commodities soar

Just days after the Federal Government’s approval of a massive new coal mine, it looks like rough times ahead for the classic source of fuel.

Dozens die to feed Japanese need for whales

Japan has completed its second whale-hunting campaign since the United Nations trashed its “scientific” excuse.

Ice-boss prized for cool science findings

An Australian researcher has been awarded for years of freezing toil in Antarctic studies.

Scientific roots of water plan questioned

The South Australian Government has introduced a water licensing policy years in the making, but some forestry bodies have taken shots at it already.

Scientific teeth to bite at fluoride fears

As fears about water fluoridation continue in several Australian regions, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says it will end the debate once and for all.

Small town spills could bring flow-on damage

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is investigating potential groundwater contamination from a fire-fighting chemical it used for over thirty years.

Sea will see drills after seven offshore approvals

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is helping industrial teeth sink into nearby sea-floors, issuing seven new underwater mining licences.

Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says

The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.

Industry hits back at unfriendly power-plays

Treasurer Joe Hockey’s poorly-received comments about a New South Wales wind farm do not befit a person of his position, one energy operator says.

Plans for green tech wave to wash one town

Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.

Supermarkets look to spice financial soup

This week has seen an odd interplay between the worlds of banking and groceries.

Cops called for fight over bike plan

Anyone who thinks there is no passion in politics should try to discuss bike paths in the City of Vincent.

Marijuana matters as Mayors look for hemp to help

Australia is missing the opportunity for billions of dollars in revenue, thousands of jobs and a better life for many citizens by ignoring one single industry.