Environment

Net Zero Economy Authority CEO David Shankey. Newsreel

Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy
Read more 4 December 2024
Hydrogen Electrolyser Manufacturing Report cover. | Newsreel

Path from water to hydrogen a $3.9 billion opportunity

An industry focussed on extracting hydrogen from water could inject almost $4 billion into the Australian economy. A new CSIRO report has projected Australia’s
Read more 4 December 2024
Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?

By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green
Read more 3 December 2024
Mining truck. | Newsreel

240-tonne electric mining trucks charged in 30 minutes

Heavy battery electric mining vehicles will be charged in less than 30 minutes as a result of a world-leading initiative in Western Australia. Technology, energy and
Read more 3 December 2024
Bulwer Island, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

$200m green hydrogen investment in Brisbane

Japan’s largest oil company will produce green hydrogen at a new purpose-built facility near the Port of Brisbane. Queensland Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
Read more 3 December 2024
Koala and baby. | Newsreel

Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity

Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the
Read more 3 December 2024
Traffic noise can reduce the positive effects of nature - Newsreel

Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature

Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment. Researchers from the University of the West of England said
Read more 2 December 2024
Woman cooling down n the rain. | Newsreel

Warmer, wetter summer for most Australians

By Andrew King After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store. The Bureau of Meteorology’s
Read more 1 December 2024
Man about to board a plane

Energy use climbing again following pandemic lull

Australia’s net energy use has increased for the first time since before the pandemic. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show 2022-23
Read more 30 November 2024
Woman holding her nose. | Newsreel

Record $600,000 fine over Ipswich odour complaints

An Ipswich waste operator has been fined more than $600,000 following complaints by near-by residents of a “rotten egg gas” odour throughout 2022. Queensland’s
Read more 28 November 2024