Environment
Sustainability
Revealed: How salmon politics trumped the environment
A freedom-of-information release reveals formal advice that salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour should cease while approval is reconsidered under federal environmental laws. The government backed the industry instead.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Hawthorn’s official battery partner kicks off-grid goals for fans
On the field, success comes down to preparation. Clubs plan for every quarter, every condition and every opponent. Off the field, many Australian families are applying the same thinking to their household energy.
- by Franki Hobson
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What makes a top-three solar battery brand?
When the power went out at an animal shelter in flood-prone Lismore, it wasn’t just an inconvenience.
- by Franki Hobson
How AARG and RESINC are changing lives together
A charitable collaboration at a Lismore animal shelter.
Boats wreak hidden havoc on the harbour. Now the damage is being undone
In “a major success for the city”, seagrass has been replanted for the first time underneath new environmentally friendly boat moorings.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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IAG helps drive lithium-ion battery safety standards
As lithium-ion devices including e-scooters, e-bikes and portable power banks become a staple in Australian homes, safety experts are warning of growing fire risks linked to untested products from online retailers that fail to meet Australian safety standards.
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Waste
The $3 billion fix promised for Sydney’s mysterious poo balls
A major upgrade of the city’s ageing sewerage system will also unlock housing development in south-west Sydney and could provide an environmentally friendly water source to data centres.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons