Increasing support for business R&D
14 May, 2010
Australian businesses will receive a significant boost in support for research and development, under new R&D tax incentive legislation introduced into Parliament.
$18m to help office buildings go green
13 May, 2010
Thirty-nine commercial office buildings around Australia will have their greenhouse gas emissions cut by 30,000 tonnes a year as a result of the latest grants under the Rudd government’s Green Building Fund.
Investing in renewable energy
13 May, 2010
A number of key renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives have been announced as part of the 2010-2011 Australian Federal Budget. Treasurer Wayne Swan said the government accepts the science of climate change and the need for combined global and domestic action. A number of industry associations welcomed the budget speech saying that energy efficiency and smart electricity networks could be an important part of the solution.
GHD engineer named one of Australia’s most inspiring
12 May, 2010
GHD mechanical engineer Andrew Bagnall has been named one of Australia’s Most Inspiring Young Engineers for 2010. The award is part of the 2010 Year of Engineering Leadership, an initiative of Engineers Australia, aimed at celebrating the achievements of motivated, inspirational engineers.
$23m for the nation’s new national waste policy
12 May, 2010
Environment Protection Minister Peter Garrett says the government will invest $23 million over five years to deliver Australia’s new landmark National Waste Policy.
National Waste Report 2010 released
11 May, 2010
Australia's first comprehensive report on waste and resource recovery was released on Friday 7 May - the National Waste Report 2010.
Water savers to be recognised in the 2010 savewater! awards
07 May, 2010
Water savers from around Australia and internationally are being called to enter the national 2010 savewater! awards to be acknowledged for their conservation achievements.
Government will negotiate on passage of renewable energy targets
05 May, 2010
The Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Penny Wong, told a packed house at Australia’s biggest ever clean energy conference that the federal government will negotiate with major parties on the passage of amendments to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation.
Ecospecifier recognised under GBCA’s product certification assessment framework
05 May, 2010
Ecospecifier has been recognised under the Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA’s) Assessment Framework for Product Certification Schemes.
Goodbye big tin sheds of yesterday
05 May, 2010
GBCA has launched a new Green Star rating tool for industrial facilities to support the sustainable planning, design and construction of high-performance industrial buildings.
Minister congratulates Sydney Water for winning international award
05 May, 2010
The NSW Minister for Water, Phil Costa, has congratulated Sydney Water for winning the 2010 Public Water Agency of the Year Award at the Global Water Intelligence Conference in Paris.
Green Jobs plan a welcome investment for our future
05 May, 2010
Environment Victoria has welcomed the state government’s Green Jobs Action Plan released by Premier Brumby.
NZ contractor wins clean energy centre contract
05 May, 2010
Taupo firm Ross Construction has been awarded the contract to build the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre. Stage one of the facility, costing in excess of $2m, will be built on land leased from Taupo District Council near the intersection of Napier Highway and the new ETA.
Syngenta Connections program launches first project on water use efficiency in rice
05 May, 2010
Syngenta has launched its first Connections program aimed at helping rice growers in North India farm more sustainably by providing skills and tools to use water more efficiently.
Builders claim green win on jobs package
05 May, 2010
Victoria’s peak building industry body, the Master Builders Association, says the state government’s Jobs for the Future Economy package will help boost building workforce productivity and reduce housing costs for future Victorian homebuyers.
