Industry News
State of the Water Sector Report 2013 released
The State of the Water Sector Report 2013 report was released yesterday by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA). The report was based on a survey of more than 1500 professionals working across Australia's water industry. [ + ]
Global study shows impact of climate change on rangelands
A team of international researchers, including Dr Matt Tighe from the University of New England, has found that the arid rangelands which cover around 70% of Australia may be profoundly altered by the impact of climate change. This will be due to a relatively small change in soil nutrient levels over the next 100 years. [ + ]
Even wet woodlands at risk from groundwater over-extraction
Scientists at Australia's National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) are warning nations around the world to cut back on their water use if they want to save their woodlands and rivers. [ + ]
Mark Sullivan elected as new chair of WSAA board
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has announced the appointment of Mark Sullivan AO, managing director of ACTEW Water in the ACT, as the new chair of the WSAA board. [ + ]
New Auckland by-law to encourage household recycling
Changes to the Auckland Council Solid Waste Bylaw are designed to encourage Auckland householders to recycle and compost more by providing region-wide restrictions around the disposal of garden waste and recyclable materials. [ + ]
It's Time to power Pacific Island schools
Hanwha Q CELLS Australia recently teamed up with the It's Time Foundation to install solar PV systems in two remote Pacific Island schools by donating 40 x Q/PRO-G2 235 W panels. [ + ]
Design tools to help install large-scale ocean energy arrays
Engineers are to create a suite of software to enable the design of ocean energy arrays. [ + ]
Online environmental management tool for businesses
To help businesses streamline and improve environmental compliance, the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has released its easy-to-use online Environmental Management Wizard to help businesses self-assess environmental obligations, and in doing so reveal opportunities to reduced risks, reduce costs and enhance business performance. [ + ]
Fujitsu Data Centre achieves NABERS rating
Fujitsu has announced its Noble Park Data Centre in Melbourne has achieved a NABERS Energy for data centres rating, making it the first in Australia to be certified using the NABERS data centres tools. [ + ]
Award for Agnes Water Seventeen Seventy project
An integrated water project servicing the towns of Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy has been recognised by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, Queensland division (IPWEAQ) for excellence in design and construction. [ + ]
SolarMax forms distribution partnership with Green Initiatives
Swiss solar inverter company SolarMax has announced a distribution partnership with Green Initiatives Australia, one of Australia’s largest installers of residential solar programs in Queensland. [ + ]
Australian Soil Consortium calls for food revolution
The Australian Soil Consortium (ASC) - a group of farmers, agribusiness companies and scientists who are concerned for the future of one of the nation’s most valuable assets - says Australia needs a nationwide effort to raise soil fertility. [ + ]
New cost-estimation tool for construction industry
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), launched today, will give the construction industry access to real-time cost data, leading to more precision in the pricing and scoping of major building and infrastructure projects. [ + ]
Eco Expo Asia opens next week
The eighth edition of Eco Expo Asia - Asia’s annual exhibition for green business solutions - opens next week from 28-31 October in Hong Kong. The fair aims to highlight green products and solutions for all parties concerned with reaching a greener future across Asia. [ + ]
2013 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Award winners announced
The winners of the 2013 Premier's Sustainability Awards for Victoria have been announced. The Premier's Recognition Award was won by Moonee Valley City Council and Wingate Avenue Community Centre for their project to introduce recycling to a community housing estate. [ + ]