Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO
A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy
Read more4 December 2024Environment
Path from water to hydrogen a $3.9 billion opportunity
An industry focussed on extracting hydrogen from water could inject almost $4 billion into the Australian economy.
A new CSIRO report has projected Australia’s
Read more4 December 2024
Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?
By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison
Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green
Read more3 December 2024
240-tonne electric mining trucks charged in 30 minutes
Heavy battery electric mining vehicles will be charged in less than 30 minutes as a result of a world-leading initiative in Western Australia.
Technology, energy and
Read more3 December 2024
$200m green hydrogen investment in Brisbane
Japan’s largest oil company will produce green hydrogen at a new purpose-built facility near the Port of Brisbane.
Queensland Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
Read more3 December 2024
Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity
Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the
Read more3 December 2024
Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature
Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment.
Researchers from the University of the West of England said
Read more2 December 2024
Warmer, wetter summer for most Australians
By Andrew King
After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s
Read more1 December 2024
Energy use climbing again following pandemic lull
Australia’s net energy use has increased for the first time since before the pandemic.
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show 2022-23
Read more30 November 2024
Record $600,000 fine over Ipswich odour complaints
An Ipswich waste operator has been fined more than $600,000 following complaints by near-by residents of a “rotten egg gas” odour throughout 2022.
Queensland’s
Read more28 November 2024