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Webinar coming up on non-urban water metering rules

Jacquelene 19 May 2026

The NSW Government is inviting stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of reforms to the state’s non-urban metering framework aimed at improving compliance and ensuring licensed water take is accurately measured and reported. From NSW DCCEEW The proposed changes to the Water Management (General) Regulation 2025 would […]

Inquiry may provide justice for the maligned dingo

Jacquelene 19 May 2026

Humane World for Animals Australia has welcomed a New South Wales Legislative Council Animal Welfare Committee Inquiry into the treatment of dingoes in the state’s national parks. From Humane World for Animals Australia* The organisation has called the inquiry a milestone in the effort to end persecution of the species, […]

Social outcomes partnerships used to solve UK’s most ‘wicked problems’

Jacquelene 13 May 2026

The UK’s long tradition of pioneering social innovation reached a new milestone earlier this year with the formal activation of the Better Futures Fund (BFF). Various sources* Representing a £500 million central government investment, and aiming for a total catalytic impact of £1 billion, the BFF is not merely a […]

Questions remain over IPC coal expansion consent

Jacquelene 7 May 2026

The NSW Government recently declared it would not permit any new coal mines in the state but that didn’t stop the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) from approving a two-year extension of the Chain Valley underground and underwater coal mine at Lake Macquarie. By Jacquelene Pearson* The NSW Independent Planning Commission’s […]

Greenpeace calls on Australian government to uphold international law and ensure safe passage of peaceful Gaza flotilla

Jacquelene 4 May 2026

SYDNEY, Monday 4 May 2026 — Following the illegal detention of six Australians by the Israeli military, Greenpeace Australia Pacific is calling on the Australian Government to act with urgency to uphold international law and ensure the protection of the Global Sumud Flotilla with concrete steps to ensure its safe […]

Women unite in Melbourne to “rebalance power and accountability for gender equality”

Jacquelene 27 April 2026

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) opened in Narrm (Melbourne) on Monday 27 April 2026, with a call to fundamentally rebalance how the world delivers gender equality. The Point ESG News Site will be reporting live from Women Deliver 2026 throughout this week including the announcement of the Melbourne Declaration […]

How to make moving to solar more affordable

Jacquelene 20 April 2026

Making the switch to solar is one of the smartest investments Australian households can make but the upfront cost can feel like a hurdle. The good news? With the right approach, support from government programs, and guidance from trusted providers, going solar is more achievable than ever. Here’s how you […]

New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panels

Jacquelene 7 April 2026

Engineers from UNSW have created a worldwide UV radiation map for solar panels, highlighting major differences in exposure depending on climate and mounting systems. From UNSW Sydney A new global study has revealed that ultraviolet (UV) radiation may be quietly shortening the lifespan of next-generation solar panels by up to […]

Electric car discount delivers as fuel prices bite

Jacquelene 7 April 2026

Australia has seen more electric vehicles sold in a single month than ever before, as rising fuel costs and the Electric Car Discount converge to drive Australians toward cleaner transport, the nation’s peak body for novated leasing said. From the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) Figures from […]

Bats have accents too

Jacquelene 6 April 2026

Accents are usually thought of as a human trait, indicating where a person has grown up or the communities they belong – and new research shows the same dialects can also occur in Australia’s largest carnivorous bat. From Charles Darwin University Research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Nicola […]

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Webinar coming up on non-urban water metering rules

Inquiry may provide justice for the maligned dingo

Webinar coming up on non-urban water metering rules

Inquiry may provide justice for the maligned dingo

Questions remain over IPC coal expansion consent

How to make moving to solar more affordable

New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panels

Electric car discount delivers as fuel prices bite

Bats have accents too

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