Environment

Outback Australia. | Newsreel

1000 more Indigenous rangers to manage Country

Queensland will receive the lion’s share of places under a boost to the Indigenous Rangers Program. More than 1000 new Indigenous ranger jobs will be created across
Read more 4 November 2024
Land in drought. | Newsreel

Global health risks hit climate-induced highs

Two thirds of the indicators tracking global health risks have hit new record highs. The 2024 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed an escalation in
Read more 3 November 2024
Storm and lightning. | Newsreel

Australia’s weather continues to intensify on all fronts

Australia’s weather has intensified over the past two years with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more heavy rainfall and sea level rise. The
Read more 31 October 2024
CSIRO flexible solar cell production facility. | Newsreel

New facility to print flexible solar cells on plastic

A flexible solar cell manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria to fast-track development of the technology. Operated by the CSIRO, the complex can produce thousands
Read more 30 October 2024
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