Environment
Queensland snaps up new crocodile management plan
The Queensland Government is delivering the state's first major update to crocodile management for almost a decade, with a new plan firmly focused on prioritising public safety. Â
The Government says the new Queensland Crocodile Management Plan puts human safety first and was developed with feedback...
New Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Strategic Plan launched
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has launched its Strategic Plan 2026-2031, building on a long-standing partnership between the University of Tasmania and the...
Adelaide welcomes state’s first electric buses
The first of 60 new electric buses have been welcomed into its Adelaide's public transport fleet.
Due to hit the road this week, the new...
$10m announced for North Queensland resource management
The Queensland Government has announced $10 million in funding to help North Queensland land managers to tackle weeds, feral animals and wildfires across the...
ACT Govt approves new landscape protections
The ACT Government has approved changes to protect the unique and significant ecological values of key sites across Canberra including Coombs Peninsula and Bluetts...
New national park locked in for Vergemont
Negotiations to create a new western Queensland national park on Vergemont Station have been finalised, marking a major milestone in the State Government’s plan...
Major Byron Bay wetlands restoration revealed
The NSW North Coast has celebrated the restoration and reopening of a major wetland in the heart of Byron Bay as part of a...
NSW confirms e-bike safety rule backflip
The NSW Government has confirmed it will move to reduce the maximum legal power output of e-bikes in NSW to 250 watts, bringing the...
Pilbara Ports upgrade work reaches final stage
Important works to strengthen port infrastructure are underway at the Port of Port Hedland as part of the final stage of Pilbara Ports Eastern...
$27m renewable energy pledge for remote Aboriginal communities
The WA Government has announced it will invest $27 million in renewable energy for remote Aboriginal communities throughout the state.
The Mid-year Review funding will...
New prospectus showcases Tasmanian minerals potential
The Tasmanian Government has signed off on the Tasmanian Critical Minerals Prospectus, which it says will showcase the state’s mineral potential and invite new...
Construction begins on historic WA clean energy project
Construction has begun on four key Western Power sites as part of the WA Government's Clean Energy Link - North project, in what is...
Drought support programs expanded for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Government is boosting drought support for farmers and communities, with the extension of key drought programs.
At Friday's Drought Response Taskforce meeting, Minister...
World-first green infrastructure management manual launched for South Australia
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA), LGA South Australia and project partners have announced the launch of the Green Infrastructure Management Manual.
Green...
WA Govt fills shot-hole borer tree loss for 20 councils
The WA Government has awarded $1 million to 20 councils under the first found of the Local Government Grant Program, supporting the replacement of...

















