Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

New research has led to the development of a model for assessing the best way to install natural barriers for protecting vital groundwater supplies.

Resource Council says public unaware of dredge safety

The Queensland Resources Council is trying to douse the widespread concerns over planned dredging works near the Great Barrier Reef.

Sand mining continues amid concern, outrage

Sand mining will continue on North Stradbroke Island despite protests from traditional owners and conservationists over the threat to delicate wetlands and aquifers.

Ship's skeleton on shore once more

Wild weather has forced the ocean to give up one of its secrets.

Conflict on gas, EPA and Federal influence

There is controversy unfolding over gas projects in the west, with a ruling that the approval of a massive offshore Kimberly gas hub was unlawful due to conflicting interests.

Demos show opinions divided

The people have taken to the streets over the weekend to voice their various concerns about the future of resources projects in the country’s south-eastern corner.

Industrial dust ousts high-tech engineers

A firm which engineers and manufactures equipment for the mining industry has been forced to leave the Hunter Valley region of NSW, pushed out by unrelenting dust pollution from a nearby mine.

German plants' decline a sign of the times

A major German power company has shut down six domestic plants and another provider is considering moving to Turkey, as the nation trims down its addiction to fossil fuels and carbon-heavy energy.

Seeing the light on WA's poor solar plan

The West Australian government has paid attention to the massive public and governmental criticism of plans to cut the state’s solar feed-in tariff, the Premier has decided not to go ahead with changes he now calls the “wrong decision.”

Dung and giant emus; an Oxford look at the recent past

A new study has revealed the effects of the rapid loss of giant ancient creatures, whose massive droppings played a significant role in forming the current ecosystem.

Fuel to run on the fumes of algae

A Spanish company is making moves towards the energy future, growing their first crop of algae which will be used to manufacture bio-fuel.

GhostNets re-appear with funding confirmed

The Federal Government has re-enlivened support for a conservation group which removes deadly abandoned fishing nets from Australian seas and waterways.

Nano-filter to help keep millions bug-free

Researchers at CSIRO have developed a new technique which paves the way for the next generation of portable potable water devices.

New design to put people in solar cars

A team of engineering students at the University of New South Wales has had a re-think of the traditionally super-sleek solar car design, remodelling the sun-mobile with humans in mind.

Popular swimming hole to serve humans again

A crocodile in Queensland may have its holiday extended, with a plan to restore safety to a popular swimming and watering hole.

Shree ploughs ahead with protesters at the gates

Protests have continued over two proposed iron mines in Tasmania’s Tarkine forest region, after approvals from the Environment Minister failed to allay concerns.

Claims of secret Zimbabwe-Iran uranium deal

A stoush is unfolding in international energy relations, with reports that Zimbabwe has undertaken a secret deal to sell uranium to Iran being strongly denied by Zimbawean officials.

Fabulous fibro fit-out awarded gold in Solar Olympics

A University of Wollongong team has taken out an international prize for renewable energy-based house design.

Fusion reactor coming together in France

The world’s latest bid has been launched in the effort to harness a form of energy which seems as revolutionary as it is elusive.

Palmer's Bimblebox project on to next phase

The Queensland Government has granted approval for one of the most contentious planned mining developments in the state, which will see a series of mines dug in what is currently a significant natural refuge.