Smart Cities Council backs govt program but calls for expansion
30 January, 2017Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) has given its full backing to the Australian Government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program, but claimed that additional support programs will strengthen the program's ability to shape the marketplace.
University of Melbourne releases four-year Sustainability Plan
25 January, 2017The University of Melbourne has released its first institution-wide Sustainability Plan — an ambitious four-year strategy that is intended to position Melbourne as a sector leader in sustainability.
Leave No Trace at the Kathmandu Coast to Coast race
23 January, 2017Kathmandu Coast to Coast has partnered with Leave No Trace New Zealand, ensuring that the natural landscape of New Zealand's South Island is preserved for the duration of the 243 km race.
NZ's Green Property Summit to focus on sustainable future cities
23 January, 2017Green Property Summit 2017 will bring together experts in sustainability and the built environment to discuss how New Zealand can combine building green with lucrative investment opportunities to create healthy cities of the future.
EPA Victoria to undergo a $45m transformation
18 January, 2017The Victorian Government will boost the powers of the Environment Protection Authority with an immediate injection of over $45 million over two years, as part of its response to an independent inquiry into the EPA that was released last year.
Building on smart-city thinking
16 January, 2017A sustainable built environment is dependent on smart technology — and that means the entire property industry must work together to open its systems, said serial disruptor Catherine Caruana-McManus.
ICC Sydney to host Total Facilities 2017
13 January, 2017Darling Harbour's new International Convention Centre Sydney will transform into a facilities hub this March as the nation's FM minds converge at Total Facilities 2017.
Australian Beef Sustainability Framework released for public comment
12 January, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe first Australian Beef Sustainability Framework has been released, after 12 months in development.
Accelerator program recruiting energy innovators
09 January, 2017Australian utilities AusNet Services and Origin Energy have co-founded a new global consortium searching for energy start-ups to participate in a business mentoring and development program that includes three fully funded week-long workshops in Europe, Silicon Valley and Asia.
National performance framework to evaluate Australia's cities
21 December, 2016The Australian Government has unveiled a new National Cities Performance Framework to assist in developing smart cities policy and allow the public to see how cities are progressing.
Eco-development to reinvigorate tourist town
01 December, 2016After more than two years of planning, an eco-development is on the cards for the tourist hotspot of Eumundi in Queensland.
Results released for fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction
28 November, 2016The fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction, held from 16–17 November, saw 47 carbon abatement contracts awarded for 49 projects.
Surf the green wave or drown?
15 November, 2016 by Jonas Bengtsson, CEO and co-founder, Edge EnvironmentWhat are Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and how are they changing B2B sales conversations? Jonas Bengtsson, CEO and co-founder of Edge Enivironment, provides his opinions.
WA organisations funded to divert waste from landfill
10 November, 2016WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced $690,000 in funding to support waste management projects to divert waste from landfill.
Brisbane Airport releases Sustainability Report
08 November, 2016Brisbane Airport Corporation has released its first Sustainability Report, demonstrating how the business addresses its responsibilities to customers, partners, shareholders and community in operating Brisbane Airport in a sustainable manner.
