More could be done for sustainability in Budget, say industry groups
14 May, 2026 by Kylie BaraczIndustry and environmental leaders have provided strong reviews of the federal Budget after green schemes and future electric vehicle owners were left wanting.
Green schemes take a hit in federal Budget 2026
13 May, 2026The Australian Government announced its Budget for the 2026–2027 financial year, with future EV owners and some sustainability projects left the worse for wear.
NSW Govt to fast-track renewable energy project deliveries
06 May, 2026The new law will allow the NSW Energy Minister to identify and streamline the highest-priority renewable energy projects in the planning pipeline.
New method eliminates need for toxic lead in solar panels
05 May, 2026The safe and scalable fabrication method creates high-quality, lead-free perovskite material with fewer performance-limiting defects.
ARBS 2026: one week to go
29 April, 2026The refrigeration, air conditioning and building services event will open its doors at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre next week.
Water treatment plant receives 'Blue Loan'
29 April, 2026The WA plant's $170.5m refinancing has been recognised under the Blue Finance Guidelines Version 2.0 from the IFC.
Nominations open for TechDiversity Awards
28 April, 2026The 'Tech for Good' category at the Awards includes an Environmental Sustainability stream.
Five potential hubs found for CCUS
28 April, 2026An industry consortium developing a Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage hub study for Asia, has added three partners and has identified five potential hubs.
Packaging releases 1000 tonnes of plastic per year: study
28 April, 2026The study found that microplastic exposure from packaging is not random but driven by three predictable factors.
Key insights from first mandatory sustainability reporting
23 April, 2026Mallesons' latest report breaks down the insights from Australia's first wave of mandatory sustainability reports.
Cost greater to abandon net zero transition, say G7 leaders
22 April, 2026The latest BSI report states 74% of G7 leaders believe the economic risks of not transitioning to net zero are greater than the risks of doing so.
Office tower cuts HVAC energy use by nearly 50%
22 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe building has cut almost half of the HVAC electricity use and 5% of gas consumption annually, extending HVAC asset life by at least 20%.
American microbiologist wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
21 April, 2026Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded for her work as a key pioneer in the development of QMRA.
Leafy greens identified as potential metal mining tools
14 April, 2026Kale and broccoli could be used to extract toxic metals from contaminated soil for use in medical technologies and energy projects.
Veolia ANZ appoints new CEO
08 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia is moving into a new chapter in its development, leading to new appointments in its Australian and New Zealand operations.
