Adventure in the tree tops
An environmentally friendly 'tree top adventure park' business has opened at the Hunter's newest regional park, in a unique partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
View ArticleMacquarie chairman backs gas exploration protests
Macquarie Group chairman David Clarke has backed a street protest against AGL's coal seam gas exploration.
View ArticleWorld-first iron recovery technology could be rolled out across the globe
The company behind a world-first Iron Recovery Plant, set to be built on Newcastle's Kooragang Island, will look to build similar plants around the world from next year.
View ArticleUni seeks further funds from coal giants
The University of Newcastle says efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, do not conflict with the millions of dollars it accepts from the region's coal industry.
View ArticleHunter recycling park promises to be world-first
Plans for a $400 million 'world-first' recycling plant in the Hunter Valley will be unveiled at a sustainability conference in Newcastle.
View ArticleCalls for transition from coal to clean energy
Newcastle University's Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment says it's crucial the region starts addressing environmental sustainability while the mining boom continues.
View ArticleForum to discuss impacts of carbon tax
The ramifications of a carbon tax on specific industries in the region will be discussed at a forum being held by the Hunter Business Chamber today.
View ArticleTAFE's new sustainability program
The Hunter is leading the way in sustainablity education with Hunter TAFE offering a first-of-its kind program for businesses this year.
View ArticleSaving the planet and smelling like chips
Grant and Dan are on the frontline of making your chips taste great while saving the planet.
View ArticleClimate change forum calls for sustainable Hunter industries
A Newcastle University researcher says Hunter industries need to become more environmentally sustainable, to survive a climate change future.
View ArticleGreen industries: key for the Hunter
A former unionist from Victoria's Coalfields believes plans to develop new industries in the Hunter is the key to maintaining Australia's skilled workers.,
View ArticleNew life proposed for former Tillegra Dam site
A Dungog councillor is calling for land set aside for the axed Tillegra dam project to be used to boost sustainable forestry and tourism in the region.
View ArticleEmission-free battery-powered bus close to reality
A team of Newcastle engineers has spent a decade developing a battery-powered bus, which promises to cut emissions and offer commuters a smoother ride.
View ArticleLabor and Liberal MPs slam council move away from coal investments
Newcastle's Council's decision to move its investments away from the fossil fuel industry has come under fire from both Labor and Liberal MPs.
View ArticleNewcastle Council abandons fossil fuel investments
In what could be a seismic shift in its coal mining heritage, the industrial city of Newcastle joins the global push to abandon investments linked to fossil fuels.
View ArticleMayfield Koppers plant to cut carbon footprint
It is hoped an Australian first waste heat recovery plant will go a long way to helping a Newcastle chemical manufacturing firm reduce its carbon footprint.
View ArticleEnvironmental pioneer says goodbye to iconic property in NSW Upper Hunter Valley
A well-known farmer has said goodbye to an iconic property in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, made famous for its revolutionary landcare practices.
View ArticleBeef Australia 2018: Industry uses virtual reality to address consumer...
The growing demand for transparency and ethically, socially and environmentally sustainable food is one of the hot topics at Beef Australia 2018.
View ArticleAll-electric commercial passenger planes could take off in as little as four...
A Gold Coast aviation technology company believes the first commercial all-electric-powered plane could be just four years away.
View ArticleRegenerative agriculture finds solid backing as decades of success show renewal
While many farmers are struggling with drought, others have found a pathway to recovery by partnering with nature instead of trying to control it.
View ArticleNSW election questions reveal vote could come down to three key issues
Over the past seven weeks, ABC readers have been submitting questions about the NSW election in the process, you actually told us three things would decide your vote this Saturday. Here's a peek.
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