MWH Global, a strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm for the wet infrastructure sector, has finalised its acquisition of Outback Ecology, an Australian environmental consultancy associated with the natural resources and mining industry. [ + ]

An independent review has found the Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program is saving participants millions of dollars in energy costs each year. [ + ]

VCAT has given approval for the decontamination of polluted soil sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs. [ + ]

Revenue from the carbon price will help CSR Building Products, one of Australia’s largest manufacturers, to reduce its energy use and cut pollution. [ + ]

A new coalition of built environment groups, which includes the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), wants a ‘new deal’ for Australian cities. [ + ]

A major international conference co-hosted by the UN Global Cities Programme and the Global Cities Research Institute at RMIT University is set to challenge and transform the way we think about sustainability. [ + ]

Power and automation technology group ABB has won an order worth around $25 million to supply electrical and control systems for a new 75 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The order was booked in the first quarter. [ + ]

A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby. [ + ]

Veterinary vaccine manufacturer MSD Animal Health will use up to $335,660 of carbon price revenue to install a solar photovoltaic energy system at its manufacturing site in Bendigo East, cutting pollution and saving energy costs. [ + ]

The Australian Water Association announced today that its board of directors has named Jonathan McKeown as Chief Executive Officer effective 27 May. [ + ]

Green-tech exhibition Eco Expo Asia will take place once again at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from 28-31 October. [ + ]

University of Canterbury researchers are investigating an ecologically engineered treatment system to solve wastewater problems, such as acid mine drainage, on mining sites. [ + ]

A low-cost wastewater treatment system built entirely with recycled materials and parts from hardware shops will help transfer Australian expertise to classrooms in Tunisia. [ + ]

International environmental firm SLR Consulting has been appointed by Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) in Australia to provide expert advice as part of the port’s three-year sustainability program. [ + ]

GE has welcomed the recommendation to the Australian Government decision to preserve farmers’ access to assistance and income as hosts of resource and energy projects, such as wind farms. [ + ]