SITA welcomes the announcement that the federal government has removed Legacy Emissions caused by waste landfills from the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

Sustainable buildings among outstanding projects honoured in NZIA 2009 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

The Australian urban water industry has entered a partnership with US drinking water and wastewater research bodies to cooperatively fund water-related research projects and share knowledge and outcomes.

The state government needs to provide more funding and guidance to councils to help them prepare for the impacts of climate change, according to the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW.

Germany’s Roth & Rau AG, an international supplier for the solar power industry, will set up a silicon solar cell production line at the University of New South Wales. The pilot line will be the backbone of the $20 m Solar Industrial Research Facility (SIRF) at UNSW.

Murdoch University scientists have combined engineering and modern biotechnology in a process that will combat offending industry odours — particularly wastewater treatment and secondary waste processing.

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding for energy efficiency, with a commitment to consider signing an Intergovernmental Agreement on the National Strategy.

The Rudd government has announced a $4.5 billion investment for clean energy initiatives in its 2009/10 budget.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its draft water planning and management charge rules and draft advice to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, for public consultation.

Outdated government procurement polices are stalling opportunities to stimulate the growth of green jobs and protect Australia’s environment, according to a report released by the Total Environment Centre (TEC).

Event professionals across Australia can begin preparing their entries for the Australian Event Awards, with guidelines and judging criteria now announced.

The Alice Solar City Consortium is seeking proposals from solar technology providers to develop iconic projects at Ilparpa (south of Alice Springs) and the Alice Springs Airport.

The savewater! Alliance is calling for all regional and rural businesses around Australia to enter the national 2009 savewater! awards.

An agreement which has the potential to increase recycling of computer equipment from Australian households, and create many jobs, has been announced by The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and the Total Environment Centre (TEC).

The Ministry of Transport is offering motorists in Christchurch and Wellington instant rewards when they scrap unwanted vehicles. Participating vehicle recyclers will also be giving these motorists the chance to win a brand new Toyota Corolla.