Environment

Spectacular giant claims have moved to the critically endangered list

Giant clams placed on critically endangered list

The giant clam is in danger of going extinct after suffering a population plunge of more than 80 percent over the last century. University of Colorado Boulder
Read more 30 October 2024
Woman charging electric vehicle. | Newsreel

$4 million boost for Brisbane battery technology

A Brisbane company has received a $4 million grant to commercialise its new battery technology and boost Australia’s manufacturing capability. AnteoTech, which
Read more 30 October 2024
Koala crossing the road. | Newsreel

Central Queensland highway a koala death trap

Almost three koalas a week are killed on a 50km stretch to road in Central Queensland, elevating the risk to the region’s already endangered population. Researchers
Read more 30 October 2024
Battery-electric Toyota HiLux double cab ute. | Newsreel

First electric HiLux tested in western mining conditions

The first battery-electric Toyota HiLux double cab ute will be tested in the harsh conditions of northern Western Australian. In a partnership with BHP, the Japanese
Read more 29 October 2024
Dingo K'gari (Fraser Island), Queensland

Man fined for killing K’gari dingo with speargun

A man has been fined and order to perform community service after being found guilty of killing a dingo on K’gari earlier this year. In a statement, the Queensland
Read more 29 October 2024
Woman and child putting plastic bottle in recylcing bin. | Newsreel

Consumers dump on government recycling efforts

Australians have lost confidence in all levels of governments to support recycling efforts. A new survey from Planet Ark found well under half of those surveyed believed
Read more 29 October 2024
Open cut mine in Australia. | Newsreel

Aussies know mining is needed for net zero transition

The majority of Australians acknowledge mining harms the environment, but still believe it is critical to achieving net zero. A new CSIRO survey of more than 6400 people
Read more 29 October 2024
Woman on plastic bottle production line. | Newsreel

CSIRO leads regional focus on plastic waste

Environmental entrepreneurs from across the Indo-Pacific are being brought together in an attempt to solve the issue of plastic waste. Australia’s national science
Read more 29 October 2024
Forest in Australia. | Newsreel.

Small growth in national forest footprint

The size of Australia’s forests grew by a little over 0.5 percent in the five years to 2021. In its latest report, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource
Read more 28 October 2024
Curlew Sandpiper. \ Newsreel

More Australian animals added to the red list

Almost 750 Australian animals and plants are now on the endangered list after an international register updated its data. Australian Conservation Foundation National
Read more 28 October 2024