The Energy Networks Association (ENA) welcomes the commitment of the COAG Energy Council to an independent assessment of energy security in Australia. [ + ]

Five years in the making, the project formerly known as Waste to Energy — now known as ReWaste — is on the brink of opening its doors to customers. The digesters are currently being seeded as part of the commissioning of the facility. [ + ]

World Bank, AECOM and C40 Cities have launched a Climate Action Tool. [ + ]

Olivia Leal-Walker, sustainability coordinator with Frasers Property Australia, has been named 2016 Future Green Leader by the Green Building Council of Australia. [ + ]

Carnegie Wave Energy is set to design and build the world's first renewable energy island 'microgrid' that includes wave energy generation as part of the mix. [ + ]

Climate change is driving storms like that in South Australia, says the Climate Council. However, it has been reported that some are suggesting that South Australia's commitment to renewable energy was the cause of Wednesday's statewide blackout. [ + ]

More than 5000 water experts, industry professionals and political leaders from over 100 countries will come together at the IWA (International Water Association) World Water Congress & Exhibition. [ + ]

CO2CRC, The University of Melbourne and Federation University Australia have opened new emissions reduction laboratories aimed at providing clean, efficient energy for Australia. [ + ]

The speed and extent of the disruption from electric car uptake in Australia will be determined by the answers to four key questions. [ + ]

This year's Australian Geographic (AG) Society Gala Awards will be held on 27 October. [ + ]

The Victorian Government and the Premier of Victoria are proud to announce the finalists for the 2016 Premier's Sustainability Awards. [ + ]

Sustainability Victoria (SV) has released Round 2 of the Victorian Litter Innovation Fund. [ + ]

Turnaround Management Association's (TMA) Annual Awards showcase some of Australia's finest turnaround organisations. [ + ]

The Better Buildings Partnership has released a new commercial green leasing standard to help landlords and tenants benchmark their agreements against others and save on power and water bills. [ + ]

Health organisation Austin Health has won the 2016 Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) Fleet Environment Award. [ + ]