Environment
Victoria unveils zero emissions fleet plan
The Victorian Government has unveiled its road map to transform Victoria’s diesel bus fleet towards zero emissions.
The Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Plan will help...
NSW Fair Trading sparks Australian-first e-micromobility standards
In an Australian-first, NSW Fair Trading is set to introduce an Information Standard for lithium-ion battery-powered e-micromobility products in a bid to protect consumers...
New chair for WA Environmental Protection Authority
Darren Walsh has been appointed chair of Western Australia's independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Environment Minister, Reece Whitby said Mr Walsh brings significant experience in...
Tasmanian parks show steady visitor growth
Visitation to Tasmania’s parks and reserves continues to grow steadily according to the latest data released by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service.More than 1.42...
DESI wins restraint order against Ipswich composter
Queensland's Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has secured a landmark outcome that will see NuGrow Ipswich Pty Ltd ordered to reduce nuisance...
TAFE clean energy training centre for Queensland
The Queensland Government says a new TAFE Centre of Excellence will set up the state as a skills leader in clean energy battery technology...
WA rolls out first locally-made electric bus
Western Australia's first locally-made electric bus has today begun passenger services, marking a major milestone in delivering a cleaner and lower-emissions public transport network.
The...
New protection agreement for WA’s Shark Bay
The WA Government and Malgana Aboriginal Corporation have signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement that is set to pave the way for a new...
Independent review recommends reforms to opals industry
An Independent Review into the Statutory Framework for Small-Scale Titles for Opal Mining has issued its final report with 81 recommendations to enhance and...
Research fellowship to advance drone mapping of invasive plants
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Dr Fernando Vanegas Alvarez has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship $240,000 grant toward a project to develop a...
NSW looks to accelerate renewable fuels use
The NSW Government has announced it will develop a new renewable fuels strategy for the state, starting with the release of a discussion paper...
Tasmanian Govt welcomes wind farm approval
The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the Central Highlands Council’s decision to approve the St Patricks Plains Wind Farm development.
Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick...
Energy council welcomes Kean appointment
The Smart Energy Council has welcomed the appointment of former NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister, Matt Kean, to Chair Australia's Climate Change Authority.
"As the...
NSW rolls out road upgrades to support renewables growth
NSW regions from Newcastle to Dubbo and surrounds will benefit from a $128.5 million 2024–25 Budget investment to upgrade roads for drivers and allow...
$207.6m Hunter hydrogen hub gets green light
The NSW Government has given planning approval to a $207.6 million hydrogen hub in the Hunter.
The State Significant Development at Kooragang Island led by...