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Call for policies to support energy reform at home

A broad cross-section of Australian advocacy groups have urged the Federal Government to use the upcoming budget to better invest in the clean economy. The group, which

20-year ‘mega droughts’ loom for our sunburnt country

Researchers have warned that Australia could be facing 20-year “mega-droughts” and that future dry periods may be “far worse than we imagined”. A research team

Former Lord Mayors unite to preserve Victoria Park

Five former Brisbane Lord Mayors descended on Victoria Park at the weekend to oppose a proposal build a stadium in the inner-city Herston parklands. The plan for a new

Dangerous ants attacking our way of life

Researchers have warned that Australia’s way of life is under real threat from dangerous fire ants that have crossed the Queensland border and are invading

Mayors demand answers on insurance flood data

Queensland mayors have questioned the veracity of insurance company data as ratepayers are slugged with flood insurance hikes up to $10,000, despite living in towns

Data-driven passion secures top science award

From creating Australia’s first interactive cancer atlas to saving jaguars in the Amazon, QUT Professor Kerrie Mengersen’s research is changing the world. As well as

GMG explores graphene for cleaner battery

A Brisbane-based clean-technology company has secured a $2 million grant to support construction of an Automated Battery Pilot Plant. Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG),

Energy changes fill gaps but ‘need a closer look’

Three Federal Government energy bills recently introduced into Parliament will have serious implications and deserve closer scrutiny, according to a leading national

New Authority to support transition to net zero

A new authority will be established to support the Australian economy’s transition to net zero. As global efforts to reduce emissions intensify, the $180m Net Zero

Sheil to chair Great Barrier Reef expert panel

QUT Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Sheil is the new chair of the Reef 2050 Independent Expert Panel. The panel provides independent advice to Government on a range

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