Council looks for multi-star reviews of new lighting plan
Around 40 percent of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area would be subject to a new light management plan under a proposal to create a Dark Sky Reserve in the
Read more17 June 2025Environment
Trails, domes and light shows at new-look Mount Coot-tha
Singapore’s iconic Garden’s by the Bay is among the international inspirations for a re-imagined Mount Coot-tha.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Andrian Schrinner has
Read more16 June 2025
World-first fixed-wing response to fire disasters
Australia’s largest private natural disaster responder has bolstered its capability by adding fixed-wing firefighting aircraft to its arsenal.
Sunshine Coast-based
Read more13 June 2025
Economic upside to robust climate policies
Better aligning climate policies with economic and social priorities can lead to higher global GDP and reduce poverty, according to a new report.
Commissioned by the
Read more11 June 2025
Big battery plans surge over past year
Planned big battery storage has almost doubled in capacity in 12 months, according to analysis by the Climate Council.
Climate Councillor and energy expert Greg Bourne
Read more11 June 2025
Countdown to when rocket launches impact ozone layer
By Laura Revell and Michele Bannister
The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage
Read more11 June 2025
Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy
An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy.
Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more9 June 2025
SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability
By Cara Westerman
Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial
Read more4 June 2025
Protected lands added to Queensland Wet Tropics
Protected areas in North Queensland’s wet topics have been expanded by 6000 hectares.
Premier David Crisafulli said the additional protection was part of an almost
Read more2 June 2025
Get set for a warm, wet winter in Sunshine State
Many Queenslanders are in for a warmer and wetter winter than usual.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its winter long-range forecast today, which stated warmer
Read more29 May 2025