New Zealand needs to explore novel sources for producing biofuels if it is to play a greater role in meeting our energy needs, according to researchers at the University of Auckland.

"Solar energy businesses can increase in value even faster than oil wells," said Australian entrepreneur and scientist Dr Zhengrong Shi.

Water recycling remains a provocative topic for businesses and political organisations alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the latest in case studies and presentations from water industry leaders at the 2006 Australian Water Recycling & Infrastructure Summit.

Liquid/solid separation technology specialist GL&V has restructured it’s worldwide business groups to align its operations more closely with target market segments.

We know the condition of the water in Sydney Harbour and other estuaries, bays and rivers. What about the mud at the bottom? Until now, there have not been consistent ways to measure these sediments which are essential to aquatic life.

Sam Buchanan is the winner of the 2006 young water scientist award for his pioneering research to develop a cheap and effective method that accurately predicts groundwater depth.

Elders Ltd has entered into a partnership with Landcare Australia in a bid to secure a viable future for Australia’s agricultural sector.

Research that is helping to improve the management of Australia’s rivers, estuaries, harbours and coastlines has been awarded the Land & Water Australia Eureka Prize for Water Research.

Central Queensland University (CQU) economists Dr Jill Windle (Centre for Environmental Management) and Associate Professor John Rolfe (Faculty of Business and Informatics) have helped design a biodiversity auction which marks a new approach to land management.

Gold Coast City Council has moved a step closer to developing Australia’s largest water sustainable community with the appointment of a contractor to construct an $80 million waste and recycled water treatment plant at Pimpama.

Residents of Port Phillip are now able to recycle their unwanted electronic goods at the transfer station in South Melbourne.

Has your organisation set a new benchmark in energy or water efficiency? Do you have a sustainable approach to water and energy use? Do you know someone who has tirelessly championed the cause?

Australians will learn how to become more sustainable and save hundreds of dollars a year, as Keep Australia Beautiful Week launches nationally 28 August with the theme ‘Save the World. Start at Home’.

To maintain relevant Australian Standards, Standards Australia has embarked on a project to reassess about 2000 standards sectors that are more than 10 years old.

Energy crises are growing from New Zealand to New York; Europe and America face one of their hottest summers on record; Australia struggles to deal with water shortages; and the debate on climate change continues to rage.