New national initiative for environmental education
27 July, 2010
A new national initiative to improve the delivery of environmental education programs was launched at the Enviro10 Conference in Melbourne last week.
Victoria set to lead the nation in reducing greenhouse pollution
26 July, 2010
Environment Victoria has strongly welcomed the Brumby Government’s Climate Change White Paper released today, saying that the new greenhouse targets and policy package positioned Victoria as the leading state on climate change nationally.
Advancing sustainability in infrastructure
19 July, 2010
The Gillard Labor Government has approved $100,000 in funding for the Australian Green Infrastructure Council’s (AGIC) development of a Sustainability Rating Scheme.
Is your business carbon ready?
13 July, 2010
Marking a new benchmark in industry training, Australia’s first Diploma of Carbon Management is now being offered at Swinburne University of Technology’s Wantirna campus.
Voluntary carbon market stagnates: report
08 July, 2010
Sales and investment in the voluntary carbon market have stagnated in the last six months under the impact of federal government policy confusion, according to the latest update of the Carbon Offset Guide.
Victorian pressure sewerage project recognised
06 July, 2010
South East Water and its ‘us’ - Utility Services Alliance has received international recognition for its Flinders and Shoreham Pressure Sewerage project.
Research partnership aims to improve sustainability of Australia’s retail sector
02 July, 2010
Lend Lease and the University of Newcastle, with the support of the Australian Government’s Australian Research Council, have formed a research partnership to investigate possibilities in improving sustainability in the retail sector.
International water efficiency
29 June, 2010
National water conservation bodies the ‘savewater! Alliance’ (Australia), Waterwise UK and the Alliance for Water Efficiency (USA) have joined forces to form the International Federation for Water Efficiency.
Climate change adaptation conference
29 June, 2010
An international conference held in Australia to discuss the science and options for adapting to climate change begins on the Gold Coast on Tuesday 29 June.
$30m for Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources
28 June, 2010
The Hunter will continue to be at the forefront of sustainable energy research and development with the establishment of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources.
New commercial building disclosure scheme will drive energy efficiency in buildings
23 June, 2010
The Green Building Council of Australia says the new federal commercial office building disclosure scheme will help drive the transition to energy-efficient buildings.
Frankston City Council water conservation initiatives recognised
23 June, 2010
Frankston City, located approximately 40 kilometres south of Melbourne, has been announced as the winner of the Water Conservation Category of the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities Awards held in Melbourne.
AIFST convention to discuss sustainabilty
17 June, 2010
Over 100 international and local experts from the world of food will converge on Melbourne in July for the 43rd annual Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology Convention. Sustainability in food packaging will be discussed during the conference.
Urban water security
16 June, 2010
Infrastructure Australia engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to help identify opportunities to enhance existing water supply security strategies and to form practical recommendations for change at the federal, state and local government levels.
CO2 Group expands into New Zealand
16 June, 2010
Australian environmental services company CO2 Group Limited will expand into New Zealand in June this year, the company’s first overseas venture.
