Environment

Night sky from One Tree Hill Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Council looks for multi-star reviews of new lighting plan

Around 40 percent of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area would be subject to a new light management plan under a proposal to create a Dark Sky Reserve in the
Read more 17 June 2025
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. | Newsreel

Trails, domes and light shows at new-look Mount Coot-tha

Singapore’s iconic Garden’s by the Bay is among the international inspirations for a re-imagined Mount Coot-tha. Brisbane Lord Mayor Andrian Schrinner has
Read more 16 June 2025
Helitak CEO Jason Schellaars and McDermott Aviation CEO John McDermott. | Newsreel

World-first fixed-wing response to fire disasters

Australia’s largest private natural disaster responder has bolstered its capability by adding fixed-wing firefighting aircraft to its arsenal. Sunshine Coast-based
Read more 13 June 2025
Map of world in rainforest. | Newsreel

Economic upside to robust climate policies

Better aligning climate policies with economic and social priorities can lead to higher global GDP and reduce poverty, according to a new report. Commissioned by the
Read more 11 June 2025
Big battery storage. \ Newsreel

Big battery plans surge over past year

Planned big battery storage has almost doubled in capacity in 12 months, according to analysis by the Climate Council. Climate Councillor and energy expert Greg Bourne
Read more 11 June 2025
Rocket launch. | Newsreel

Countdown to when rocket launches impact ozone layer

By Laura Revell and Michele Bannister The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage
Read more 11 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025
Businessman looking at reports.

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

By Cara Westerman Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial
Read more 4 June 2025
Mabon Thompson Range National Park, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Protected lands added to Queensland Wet Tropics

Protected areas in North Queensland’s wet topics have been expanded by 6000 hectares. Premier David Crisafulli said the additional protection was part of an almost
Read more 2 June 2025
Gloomy Brisbane river. | Newsreel

Get set for a warm, wet winter in Sunshine State

Many Queenslanders are in for a warmer and wetter winter than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its winter long-range forecast today, which stated warmer
Read more 29 May 2025