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Australia’s first Conserved Area in western Queensland

A property in Queensland’s Western Downs will become the first area of land in Australian to be conserved under a new environmental status. Weranga Scarps, a

$90 billion a year price-tag for net zero in 2050 not enough

Despite record investment in renewables, Australia needs to almost triple spending to remain on target for net-zero by 2050, while community groups call for that goal to

Australia rated in new WHO data release

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated country-specific report cards on the state of health and the environment across the globe. WHO Department of

Sustainability’s sphere of influence spreads across Coast

Almost half of Sunshine Coast residents are aware of the region’s Biosphere, three years after its UNESCO designation. The latest Living on the Sunshine Coast survey

Tourism operators follow new pathway to understanding

South-East Queensland tourism operators are taking part in a pilot program aimed at building stronger ties with Traditional Custodian Groups in the region. Developed by

Living Lab connects thousands of energy users

Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy. The CSIRO’s new National

Modern net captures Queensland wildlife

A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade. State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now

Global recognition for K’gari name change

It’s official. Fraser Island is no more. Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved. Federal

Mine waste to capture carbon and boost farm profits

Mine and quarry waste has the potential to save Australian farmers millions of dollars each year and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint. University of

Five reasons the green hydrogen dream is faltering

By Alison Reeve As the world looks for ways to tackle climate change, Australia has invested heavily in green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is shaping as the best option to

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