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Hotter and wetter days forecast for next 3 months

South-East Queensland and northern NSW are facing above-average rainfall over the next three months, according to the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast. The

‘Extinct’ plant rediscovered after 58 years

A plant species that was presumed extinct in the wild has been rediscovered in northern Queensland. The Ptilotus senarius (Amaranthaceae) plant is a small, slender

Returns policy unlikely to help fashion sustainability

By Anastasia Vayona Online fashion retailer Asos recently introduced additional fees for customers who return lots of items, marking a significant shift in the fast

Ultrasonic device shakes up water creation

Engineers have developed an ultrasonic system that “shakes” water out of air in minutes, rather than the hours it takes current methods. Principal research scientist

Battery-electric locomotives a first in Aussie mining

Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) are ready to get to work in Western Australia’s mining sector. BHP Western Australia Iron Ore

Influencer burned for lighting fire on K’Gari

An online influencer has been fined by the Queensland Government for lighting a fire on K’gari. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Senior Ranger Chad Hoult

Climate storm shows no sign of easing

By Robyn Eckersley Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then

How flammable is your part of Australia?

By Marta Yebra This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap. This

US investors look into Australian clean energy sector

More than a dozen United States clean technology companies are in Australia this week scoping investment opportunities in the sector. Federal Climate Change and Energy

Aquatic DNA study to inform conservation efforts

Native aquatic species living in more than 200 locations across South-East Queensland will be monitored through a million-dollar environmental DNA (eDNA) program. Led by

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