BOM says summer heat will linger longer this autumn
The last day of summer has arrived and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released its long-range forecast for autumn.
In a statement, the weather bureau said while
Read more28 February 2025Environment
Tropical humidity focus of new location-based tool
Australians sweltering through sticky summer nights have a new tool which will help them lower heat stress in their specific suburb.
The CSIRO has developed a new portal
Read more27 February 2025
Nature’s economic benefit measured for the first time
Australia’s ecosystems contribute at least $85 billon in value to the national economy, according to a first-of-its-kind report.
The Australia Bureau of Statistics
Read more27 February 2025
Early warning system to protect beehives
New sensor-based technology has been developed to help commercial bee keepers reduce colony losses due to climate change and disease.
A team from the University of
Read more27 February 2025
Insurers call for $30 billion fund for flood defence
Australia’s insurance industry has proposed a $30 billion fund to protect some of the country’s most flood-prone areas.
In its policy recommendations in the lead up
Read more27 February 2025
Biorefinery plans for Wide Bay sugar mill
A Wide Bay sugar mill will be used to test the feasibility of converting sugar mill waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Australian technology developer Licella
Read more27 February 2025
Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes
An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes.
Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
Read more26 February 2025
New Alliance as consumers become energy producers
A new consumer group has been formed to support Australians in the transition to cleaner energy.
Formed by the Tech Council of Australia (TCA), the Consumer Energy Tech
Read more25 February 2025
Splendid record for Aussie jumping spider
Australia is renowned for having some of the world’s deadliest animals, but we also have some of the quickest.
Our Splendid peacock spiders, known for their vibrant
Read more25 February 2025
3D-printed green packaging uses coffee grounds
Researchers have combined coffee grounds with other organic materials to create 3D-printable packaging, with the potential to replace Styrofoam.
The team at the
Read more25 February 2025