Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has announced $4.2 billion will be allocated in the 2013-14 State Budget to rebuild the state after this year’s floods, with $2.1 billion of that going to road rebuilding.
$80 million for Queensland NRM
The Queensland Government has announced $80 million dollars for natural resource management (NRM) in the State’s budget.
Opposition's move to cancel parks voted down
Parliament has voted down a motion by the Coalition to kill of the Federal Government’s network of marine parks.
Untouched lake baffles scientists
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have found a lake on an island off the coast of Queensland that has remained untouched by changes in the earth’s climate over the past 7,000 years.
Up the target urges new WWF report
Increasing the carbon price’s emission reduction target from 5 per cent to 25 per cent by 2020 would have a marginal impact on the economy, according to the latest economic modeling released by WWF-Australia.
SA announces full Murray allocation
The South Australian Government has announced 100% allocation in 2013-14 for the state’s Murray irrigators.
Government announces solar research fellowships
The Federal Government has announced 25 solar researchers will share in $3 million to pursue their ground breakering work to make solar technologies cheaper, more efficient and more accessible.
NT EPA releases new guidelines
The Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released its new Draft Environmental Guidelines for public comment.
PER needed for Nyrstar development
The South Australian Government has announced Nyrstar will be required to produce a Public Environment Report (PER) for its proposed $350 million smelter transformation at Port Pirie.
Victoria begins East West Link impact assessment
The Victorian Government has released the framework for assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed East West Link between the Eastern Freeway to the Port of Melbourne.
CSIRO hits Ctrl+P on newest solar tech
A team of scientists from the CSIRO have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in the country – up to 10 times larger than what has previously been able to be produced – using a new solar cell printer.
Scientists narrow warming range
Global warming is unlikely to exceed a two degree celcius hike over the coming 100 years, according to groundbreaking research by a team of Australian scientists.
Survey shows upswing in carbon price support
A new survey of over 1,000 people found that 45 per cent of respondents want to see the Federal Government’s carbon price given a go, while those wanting to see it dropped has fallen from 42 per cent to 35 per cent, while those unsure about it has remained at 19 per cent.
Government announces petroleum management reform
The Federal Government has flagged its intention to reform the way major petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters are assessed and approved.
Safework SA teams up with EPA to crack down on asbestos
SafeWork SA and the SA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have completed the first stage of a joint audit of licensed asbestos removalists.
Tasmania announces biodiversity funding
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will provide $175,000 each year in continual funding for the operation of the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Tasmania outlines waste management improvements
The Tasmanian Government has outlined its planned changes to the state’s waste management scheme in this year’s state budget, with State Environment Minister Brian Wightman saying the Government will investigate the possibility of implementing a container deposit scheme as well as exploring the potential for a mine remediation centre of excellence.
NSW launches new biosecurity strategy
The New South Wales Government has officially launched the state’s new biosecurity strategy, with Premier Barry O’Farrell calling on residents to work with government agencies to ensure the sate maintains its ‘excellent biosecurity status’.
Australia submits ocean fertilisation amendment
Australia is acting on the international stage to address ocean fertilisation, an emerging technology that presents a significant risk to the international marine environment.
Basin Plan taken before UN
Chairman of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, Craig Knowles, has presented the Basin Plan before the United Nations General Assembly late last week.
Climate change slower than previously thought
The speed of climatic change is up to 20 per cent slower than previously thought, according to a new research report from Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute.