Environment

Cassowaries. | Newsreel

Cassowary release first in Far North Queensland

For the first time, sibling cassowaries have been released into the wilds of Far North Queensland after almost a year in care. State Wildlife ranger Jeffrey Lewis said
Read more 19 August 2025
Artist's impression of an extended Cavill Mall on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Mall trial stops Surfers Paradise Esplanade traffic

A 300m section of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed to traffic from next week as part of a trial to extend pedestrian access to the east of Cavill Mall. Gold
Read more 15 August 2025
Homes flooded in Brisbane. | Newsreel

10,000 properties added to Brisbane flood risk map

Brisbane’s flood mapping will be updated next month, with more than 10,000 properties added after recent studies. Brisbane City Council Environment, Parks and
Read more 15 August 2025
BluVein charging system. | Newsreel

Brisbane charging system out to decarbonise mine haulage

A Brisbane company producing a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy vehicles has received a multi-million-dollar Federal grant. Northgate-based BluVein
Read more 15 August 2025
Bored and hot students in classroom. | Newsreel

Heat is on to prevent decline in education outcomes

Climate change could reduce educational outcomes by up to 10 percent within 25 years, according to new research. A study by Australian researchers has found the
Read more 7 August 2025
Brisbane City Council green bins. | Newsreel

160,000 green bins set to roll across Brisbane

Brisbane’s rollout of green waste recycling bins has begun with 160,000 to be delivered over the next four months. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said eligible households
Read more 6 August 2025
Heard Island. | Newsreel

20-year wait over to visit active Australian volcano

Scientists will visit the site of Australia’s only active volcano for the first time in more than 20 years. The Australian Antarctic Division is planning to visit
Read more 4 August 2025
Worker installing roof-top solar. | Newsreel

Solar and battery surge sparks ACCC warning

Battery and solar suppliers and electricity retailers have been put on notice as the popularity of household power generation and storage increases. As the Australian
Read more 4 August 2025
Marinus Link. | Newsreel

Green tick for Marinus Link to deliver power to mainland

An energy link capable of supplying power for around 1.5 million homes has been granted Federal Government environmental approval. Federal Environment Minister Murray
Read more 4 August 2025
Koala | Newsreel

Drone reveals South-East Queensland koala hotspot

Thermal imaging has confirmed a pocket of the Sunshine Coast is home to one of the largest koala populations in the region. The drone-enabled surveyed found Reesville,
Read more 4 August 2025