Environment
Sustainability
Government backs new solar cell technology expansion into business
The Australian government's clean energy technology funding vehicle has backed new lightweight solar panels that will open solar pathways to business.
- by Nick O'Malley
Latest
QLD Votes 2020
Queensland is the only state without an independent EPA. Labor says it will change that
Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch says she will 'consult and investigate' an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Queensland if Labor is re-elected. The Greens will support the move.
- by Tony Moore
Skiing
'Like swimming outside the flags': Inexperienced skiers flock to remote backcountry
More people are venturing into alpine backcountry, spurring a warning to inexperienced skiers.
- by Mike Foley
Good Weekend
Roar deal: wildlife reserves cop a hammering as COVID bites
With tourism and safaris stalled, national parks in poor African and South American countries are under serious threat.
- by Greg Callaghan
Bushfires
Mental health spending tops list of new government spending on fires
The Berejiklian government will outlay another $192.2 million over five years as part of its response to the bushfire inquiry, including increased spending on mental health and equipment for firefighters.
- by Peter Hannam
Pollution
'It stinks': Botany Bay sewage releases must halt, Thistlethwaite says
Sydney Water is periodically releasing sewage into Botany Bay, creating risks for the health of the local community and ecosystems.
- by Peter Hannam
Water
Clampdown on illegal water use triggers doubling of enforcement cases
The state's main water regulator almost doubled its enforcement action last year as farmers battled drought conditions and the agency lifted its compliance staff numbers fivefold.
- by Peter Hannam
Gardening
When a rocket and radish salad costs 10 grand, you know this is serious
Raised veggie beds are the new battlefront as genteel preppers go to war.
- by Anson Cameron
Renewables
$1 billion pumped hydro scheme would open up NSW grid, backers say
A proposed pumped-hydro scheme supported by the state government would support the integration of $2 billion in new solar and wind farms in the north of the state.
- by Peter Hannam
Energy
Complaints about power and water companies have dropped. That is expected to change
NSW consumers lodged about a quarter fewer complaints about their utilities last year. But the drop may prove shortlived as corona virus-related income support starts to get wound back.
- by Peter Hannam
Electricity
Solar installations go through the roof despite Victoria's lockdown
A near-record number of rooftop solar systems were installed in Australia last month, despite a plunge in Victorian installations during COVID-19 lockdown.
- by Miki Perkins