News
Premier muddies water over Traveston dam
It was a surprise announcement, from left field. The Premier on the morning news stating that Traveston Dam may be delayed by “at least several years” and that water re-cycling was in doubt…
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Editorial
A time for decency
Econews has long been an opponent of the proposed Traveston Crossing dam — based on the wishes of the people, sound scientific facts, and the rule of law. We can no longer stand by and let an elected government sustain an ideology of growth at all costs. A government that has stopped listening to the very people that fund its wages…click the image to continue reading
Featured Articles
Greenhouse at WoodfordA special guide and lift-out to this year’s Greenhouse at the Woodford Folk Festival
Don’t buy greenwashThere is a growing list of products that are marketed under the labels environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, recyclable, biodegradable, climate neutral, organic or just simply green. But Anne Nolan asks: Are we being greenwashed?
Turning your business greenWithin every crisis is opportunity. Many entrepreneurs, designers, inventors and environmentalists are seeing this as the time to step into the spotlight with their innovative ideas, writes Sonya Wallace…
Packaging optionsDid you know that in Australia, enough styrofoam cups are used each year to circle the world at least five times? Monica Naples reports…
Enough landfillAs a Sunshine Coast resident, you would have created 1.28 tonnes of waste over the last financial year, and 0.71 tonnes would have ended up in landfill. Carlos Robinson reports…
Recycling our wasteRecycling has become an accepted and essential part of how we deal with our daily waste. But is it really worth it? And, are our efforts really achieving anything?
Queensland’s coal expansionDespite other alternatives such as wind, solar and geothermal the Government is continuing to invest large amounts of money into the coal industry …
Omissions trading schemeCommunity advocacy organisation GetUp is concerned that the Federal Government’s green paper, outlining options for a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme …
Special Feature
Coast’s green achieversThe Sunshine Coast recently recognised local environmentalists, schools and businesses…
Group Profile
Protecting BribieJohn Burrows reports on the work of Bribie Island’s environmental protectors…
book review
Green books for ChristmasThe festive holiday season is here and what better gift for a child than an engaging book about the environment…
wildlife volunteers
Wasting our wildlifeAs a wildlife carer I am always saddened by anything that negatively affects a country’s native animal population…
Schools
Schoolyard warriorsStudents at two local Sunshine Coast schools have been recognised for making a difference to their schoolyard and the environment through the inaugural Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge.
traveston dam
Traveston doesn’t add upThere have been various estimates about the cost of damming the Mary River, but what is the real dollar price if all factors are taken into account
Eco Adventures
Exploring the ConondalesNot too far inland from the coast is a lush green wonderland of mountains, forest and crystal-clear streams flowing through hidden gorges – the Conondales…
Sustainable Business
Recylcing paper‘Good Corporate Citizens’ is one of the buzz phrases in large businesses. But what is really heartening to see is small local businesses going beyond their core business to help the community.
wildlife
Bush Heritage continues good workAncient artesian springs boasting arguably Australia’s most endangered fish species have been saved for future generations with the purchase of a Central Queensland property by conservation group Bush Heritage Australia.
