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New sodium-based battery can charge in seconds

Korean researchers have announced the development of a sodium-ion battery that can be charged in seconds. The breakthrough is attracting global attention because sodium

Redlands to seek new ways to upgrade Toondah Harbour

Redland City Council has declared it will continue to work with private investors to progress “vital upgrades” to the Toondah Harbour area, west of Brisbane. This

Green light for wind farm to take pressure off solar

A 400-megawatt wind farm in Central Queensland has been given the green light by the Federal Government. The Mount Hopeful Wind Farm, located 45km south of Rockhampton

Aussie dragon drops in to disrupt doze

By Graeme Wilson Enjoying her golden years in the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane, nature lover Jean Bray is a living angel when it comes to the local wildlife. A

Net zero and 80 percent renewables now law

Queensland is committed to 80 percent renewable energy generation by 2035 under new laws passed by State parliament today. Three renewable energy targets, 50 percent by

$21m donation helps secure national park

A $21 million donation has helped the Queensland Government purchase a cattle property in the state’s west, to add to the list of national parks in the area. The

Energy projects must deliver for communities

Future renewable energy projects in Queensland will need to adhere a new code of conduct to ensure the current and future needs of communities are fully considered. The

Response to national EPA not so positive

The second stage of the Federal Government’s plan to better protect the environment has received a luke-warm response from the nation’s conservation groups. The

New spin on life for organic shampoos

New research is opening the way for organic shampoos to last longer and clean hair better. The American Chemical Society announced this week that spinning the shampoos

Roaming tropical sea life at risk from cold blasts

Tropical marine creatures moving into new ocean territories because of climate change risk being killed by blasts of cold water. Researchers at James Cook University in

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