Global recognition for K’gari name change
It’s official. Fraser Island is no more.
Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved.
Federal
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Mine waste to capture carbon and boost farm profits
Mine and quarry waste has the potential to save Australian farmers millions of dollars each year and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint.
University of
Read more14 July 2025
Five reasons the green hydrogen dream is faltering
By Alison Reeve
As the world looks for ways to tackle climate change, Australia has invested heavily in green hydrogen.
Green hydrogen is shaping as the best option to
Read more14 July 2025
World-leading active transport program on Sunshine Coast
A Sunshine Coast active school transport program has received international recognition by exceeding global benchmarks.
The top-tier international Journal of Transport
Read more10 July 2025
Looking back 150,000 years to predict future monsoons
Evidence dating back 150,000 years points to future monsoon seasons across northern Australia being more intense.
Scientists from Townsville’s James Cook University
Read more10 July 2025
Solar farm approval at the speed of light (sort of)
A Queensland solar farm project, designed to minimise environmental impact, has been approved in less than three weeks.
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said the
Read more9 July 2025
Extra boost to Cyclone Alfred recovery efforts
Almost $170 million in extra funding has been promised for restoration efforts in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Both the Queensland and Federal governments have
Read more7 July 2025
Micro approach to countering climate change
Greenhouse gas-munching microbes are the focus of new research out of Melbourne’s Monash University.
Study first author Francesco Ricci said the team hoped a closer
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Extra $432 million to support renewable hydrogen
More than $400 million has been granted to a renewable hydrogen project in New South Wales.
ARENA CEO Darren Miller said Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH) was
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Looking to nature to better prepare for disasters
A North Queensland trial is one of four under way across the country to test nature-based defences against natural disaster.
The First-Nations led cultural fire
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