Feedback sought on draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
21 January, 2013Australian governments have decided to pursue a voluntary code of practice for businesses that manage, handle or use products containing 11 chemicals identified as having the potential to be used to make homemade explosives.
NZ sheep genetics could improve UK sheep industry
18 January, 2013Marks & Spencer sustainable lamb trial suggests New Zealand genetics could improve UK sheep industry efficiency.
Tree-planting partnership sprouts five-year deal
17 January, 2013A community partnership which has seen more than 5000 trees planted in the Brisbane area during the past two years has been extended for a further five years.
Victorian Premier endorses NMW 2013
16 January, 2013The state government of Victoria has welcomed the return of National Manufacturing Week (NMW) to Melbourne in 2013 as a reflection of its strategy for revitalising the state’s manufacturing sector.
Mark Dreyfus to say G’day USA
14 January, 2013The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and Industry and Innovation, Mark Dreyfus, will visit the United States this week to highlight the best of Australian innovation, tourism and produce at the 10th annual G’day USA: Australia Week in California.
Beekeepers help tackle climate challenges
09 January, 2013A passion for the best climate risk management by the Australian beekeeping industry runs in the family, with two NSW beekeepers stepping up to the national Climate Champion program.
DCCEE releases consultation paper on reporting under NGER Scheme
21 December, 2012The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a consultation paper on the efficiency of reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme.
Water recycling fellowships to build skills and partnerships
20 December, 2012A fellowship program aiming to stimulate collaborative research between the water re-use industry and academia has been launched by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence.
New CRC to cut carbon in built environment
14 December, 2012Minimising Australia’s carbon footprint, while saving Australians millions of dollars a year, is the focus of a new $100 million partnership between the Gillard government, researchers and the construction industry.
Green label cred crisis
05 December, 2012In an effort to stem consumer concern prompted by a flood of ‘eco-labels’ and green claims by product manufacturers, the Buying Better project has released its proposals to improve the reliability of ‘green’ credentials.
Seven signposts on the road to sustainability
03 December, 2012 by Romilly Madew*The signposts are all pointing in one direction - and that direction is greater sustainability for both individuals and organisations. So, what lies ahead for Australia’s built environment? Where do the opportunities and risks lie?
Australia joins global effort at Doha climate change talks
03 December, 2012Mark Dreyfus, the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, is leading the Australian delegation at the 18th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in Doha, Qatar, until Friday.
Australian farmers dealing with climate change
27 November, 2012The 2012 Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) Conference is being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 27-29 November.
AGIC’s Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme gains momentum
27 November, 2012The Great Eastern Highway Upgrade project (WA) is the latest project to register to pursue an Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating through the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC).
Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Sites Impacted by Hazardous Ground Gases
27 November, 2012The NSW EPA Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Sites Impacted by Hazardous Ground Gases have been finalised.
