Assessing the assimilative capacity of catchments for nitrate
13 January, 2014Lincoln Agritech, a subsidiary of New Zealand's Lincoln University, has conducted research into the impact of denitrification - the conversion of nitrate into gaseous forms of nitrogen - on catchment management.
Technical assistance program for Pacific Islands
06 January, 2014The new Pacific Technical Assistance (PacificTA) Programme is funded from the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed by Local Government New Zealand. It coordinates local government staff from across the country to share their expertise with Pacific Island authorities.
Agreement for Sydney light rail project signed
20 December, 2013The City of Sydney and Transport for NSW have signed an agreement setting out the standards under which the new Sydney light rail project will be built through the LGA.
Two applicants chosen for Antarctic trip
19 December, 2013The winners of 'Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment' - an initiative which will take environmental enthusiasts to Antarctica to assist National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards - have been announced.
Jacobs Engineering completes Sinclair Knight Merz merger transaction
16 December, 2013Jacobs Engineering has completed its merger transaction with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) - an agreement which was initially announced in September. Jacobs purchased SKM for approximately AU$1.3 billion in cash.
Colorbond Steel has reduced environmental impact
16 December, 2013 | Supplied by: BlueScope SteelManufacturing changes made to the latest version of Colorbond steel have produced substantial environmental improvements.
Red sand could be used for road construction
12 December, 2013Curtin's Sustainable Engineering Group (SEG) has found that red sand could be used as a viable and more environmentally friendly alternative to virgin sand and limestone in road construction. This would reduce the need for quarries to extract those materials.
Melbourne Retrofit Survey 2013 released
10 December, 2013The '1200 Buildings, Melbourne Retrofit Survey 2013', released by the City of Melbourne last night, explores how Melbourne's older office buildings are upgrading to more sustainable systems and fit-outs.
USC waste management system wins council award
10 December, 2013The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), which has begun rolling out a new waste management system, has won its category of the Sunshine Coast Council's inaugural Good Recycler awards, held recently at the council’s launch of a recycle market at the Buderim Resource Recovery Centre.
A review for the National Energy Efficient Building Project
10 December, 2013Engineering consultancy pitt&sherry, in conjunction with Swinburne University, is working with key stakeholders from Australia's building industry to deliver recommendations for the National Energy Efficient Building Project (NEEBP) following a national review.
City of Sydney supports green roofs and walls
09 December, 2013The City of Sydney has released a draft policy calling on residents to green their roofs and walls as a way of improving air quality, supporting biodiversity and creating new spaces in the heart of the city for food production and relaxation.
Philmac Project for funding water initiatives closes in two weeks
06 December, 2013Only two weeks remain for schools, sports clubs and community organisations to apply for funding for projects that have the potential to save water and benefit the environment in regional Australia.
China takes on UQ's CarbonGame
06 December, 2013 by Tahlia MathiesonUniversity of Queensland (UQ) PhD student Adrian Ward has used the CarbonGame iPad app to run a workshop for the Shanghai Energy and Environment Exchange, the Chinese government agency in charge of implementing the country's emissions trading scheme.
Training program on climate change adaptation
06 December, 2013EIANZ NSW Division and Special Interest Section on Climate Change, in partnership with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, is offering a training program designed to upskill environment and sustainability professionals on climate change adaptation.
New national deputy president for Engineers Australia
06 December, 2013Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd has been elected as national deputy president of Engineers Australia for 2014 and will assume the position of national president in 2015.
