Our latest articles
Environmental Authority Conditions for Critical Minerals Projects in Queensland
DETSI has released new Environmental Authority conditions for critical minerals projects including a requirement to install meteorological stations in line with BoM siting guidelines. These differ in detail from the AS/NZS 3580.14 standard for air quality monitoring, highlighting the need for comparison and careful interpretation when planning meteorological monitoring for air quality assessments.
Animal Noise Monitoring
Animal noise, particularly dog barking, is a common source of community complaints and regulatory action. This article explores how AI-based noise classification improves the accuracy, efficiency and defensibility of animal noise monitoring and compliance assessments.
Transport For NSW – Road Noise Guidelines 2025
Transport for NSW released two updated documents in April 2025: the Road Noise Criteria Guideline and the Road Noise Mitigation Guideline. The criteria guideline supersedes Practice Notes I and III of the 2001 Environmental Noise Management Manual, and the Mitigation Guideline supersedes RMS 14.584 and Practice Notes (iv), (iv-a) and (iv-c).
Our latest research
Correlation of Traffic Noise Parameters in Queensland
The current available approaches for predicting road traffic noise level indicators rely solely on Linear Regression models that use either LA10(18H) or LA10(1H) as an input variable. This paper extends the prediction scope of regression models to include important indicators and additional road traffic factors as input variables and compares the performance of several machine learning regression methods.
Noise Management Strategies: Large-Scale BESS Projects in Australia
This study reviews effective strategies, beyond traditional barriers, and underscores the importance of strategic planning and innovative noise mitigation to facilitate the sustainable growth of BESS projects in Australia.
Outdoor Event Noise Monitoring – Lessons Learnt and Recommendations for Future Events
This paper reviews 13 years of experience and more than 200 outdoor concert events and festivals, in the capacity of noise monitoring and live management, and discusses the insights gained regarding the interpretation of noise criteria and ability to achieve practical outcomes.
