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New Authority to support transition to net zero

A new authority will be established to support the Australian economy’s transition to net zero. As global efforts to reduce emissions intensify, the $180m Net Zero

Sheil to chair Great Barrier Reef expert panel

QUT Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Sheil is the new chair of the Reef 2050 Independent Expert Panel. The panel provides independent advice to Government on a range

National disaster resilience focus on latest funding

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has received federal funding to help the state’s communities prepare for disasters. The Authority was one of four

Billion-dollar shot in the arm for manufacturers

Businesses can now register to be part of a $1 billion project to develop Australian-based manufacturing of solar panels. The Solar Sunshot project, to be delivered by

Whale watching tours up for grabs in Hervey Bay

For the first time in a decade new tourism operators have a chance to run whale watching tours in the Great Sandy Marine Park off Queensland’s Hervey Bay. Current

Eight billion no small change for environment

Eight billion drink containers have been returned through the Containers for Change scheme, putting $800m into Queenslanders’ pockets. Launched in November 2018, the

Extreme weather risk hitting home

The threat of being forced out of their homes due to extreme weather is weighing heavy on many Australians. A Climate Council survey found one in three Australians were

No escape from heat for state’s disadvantaged

Many Queenslanders feel trapped in their over-heated homes and are batting serious health issues as a result. Around 80 percent of respondents to the latest QCOSS Heat

Renewable diesel a crucial pitstop on road to net zero

An increased focus on renewable diesel is needed to support the construction industry on its path to net zero and decarbonisation. A report released by the Australian

Climate change exposing sporting bodies to legal risk

Sporting organisations and their directors face growing legal risks as climate change and extreme weather impact sporting events. A new report from the Environmental

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