BluVein charging system. | Newsreel

Brisbane charging system out to decarbonise mine haulage

A Brisbane company producing a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy vehicles has received a multi-million-dollar Federal grant. Northgate-based BluVein
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Bored and hot students in classroom. | Newsreel

Heat is on to prevent decline in education outcomes

Climate change could reduce educational outcomes by up to 10 percent within 25 years, according to new research. A study by Australian researchers has found the
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Brisbane City Council green bins. | Newsreel

160,000 green bins set to roll across Brisbane

Brisbane’s rollout of green waste recycling bins has begun with 160,000 to be delivered over the next four months. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said eligible households
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Heard Island. | Newsreel

20-year wait over to visit active Australian volcano

Scientists will visit the site of Australia’s only active volcano for the first time in more than 20 years. The Australian Antarctic Division is planning to visit
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Worker installing roof-top solar. | Newsreel

Solar and battery surge sparks ACCC warning

Battery and solar suppliers and electricity retailers have been put on notice as the popularity of household power generation and storage increases. As the Australian
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Marinus Link. | Newsreel

Green tick for Marinus Link to deliver power to mainland

An energy link capable of supplying power for around 1.5 million homes has been granted Federal Government environmental approval. Federal Environment Minister Murray
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Koala | Newsreel

Drone reveals South-East Queensland koala hotspot

Thermal imaging has confirmed a pocket of the Sunshine Coast is home to one of the largest koala populations in the region. The drone-enabled surveyed found Reesville,
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Diver on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Eureka moment for Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz

A survey of marine life on the Sunshine Coast, which galvanised the support of more than 1000 volunteers, has been nominated for a national research and science
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Hailstones. | Newsreel

Hailstorms set to pepper Brisbane more often

Brisbane residents can expect to seek cover from hailstorms more often as climate change warms the atmosphere. A new study from UNSW Sydney’s Institute for Climate
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City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery. | Newsreel

National award for keeping animals and motorists safe

A South-East Queensland initiative to reduce road collisions involving wildlife, across a 3700km road network, has received national recognition. The City of Moreton
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