Environment
Extension approved for Meandu thermal coal mine
The Queensland Government has approved an extension to Stanwell’s Meandu thermal coal mine, 25km south-east of Kingaroy.
The approval for the mine extends operations by a...
Melbourne chemistry project embeds sustainability into science education
More than 3,000 first-year chemistry students at the University of Melbourne are now learning sustainability principles alongside foundational scientific concepts, thanks to an innovative...
Tasmania fires up new EV charging program for tourism businesses
The Tasmanian Government has announced a new $250,000 grant program to help expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at tourism businesses across the State.Minister...
NSW scientists lead international research to protect kelp and fisheries
An international team of scientists, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), is working on a groundbreaking project designed...
EPA Victoria issues $70,000 in fines over missing asbestos records
Asbestos removal contractors who don't properly track their toxic waste are being hit with hefty fines following an intelligence-sharing operation between EPA Victoria and...
NT Govt recognises key role of rangeland pastoralists
As part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP), the Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is celebrating the people...
SafeWork NSW launches farm safety training pilot
SafeWork NSW has launched a 12-month Farm Safety Training Program to improve work health and safety (WHS) outcomes among agriculture and farming workers.
The Farm...
Australian Water honour for WA water-saving initiative
A WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation water-saving initiative which embeds Aboriginal environmental and cultural knowledge into its design and implementation has received...
UOW secures $2.1 million for smarter energy research
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured more than $2.1 million in funding from the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) most recently announced Linkage Round for four...
NSW Govt approves $693m minerals project
The NSW Government has approved the $693 million Copi Mineral Sands Project in the State’s Far South West in a move it says will...
$31m infrastructure boost for NSW biosecurity research facility
Construction has begun on $31 million worth of infrastructure upgrades at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) as part of the NSW Government’s commitment...
$10 million investment to grow Landcare NSW efforts
Twenty-two Landcare NSW projects across the state are set to share $10 million in grant funding through the NSW Government's Landcare Enabling Program to...
New data reveals value of private landholder biodiversity efforts
New data from the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust has shown how private landholders across NSW are making a powerful impact by protecting the state’s...
NSW Govt launches state’s largest renewables tender
The NSW Government is launching the largest renewable energy tender in the state’s history, seeking enough new generation to power about one-third of homes...
Report cards track Busselton wetlands health
Tracking the health of Busselton's Vasse Wonnerup wetlands has been made easier through the release of new Indicator Program Report Cards.
The report cards present...
















