Victoria's Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change has announced a $3 million grants program that will equip small to medium-sized businesses with the skills needed to cut energy costs, reduce greenhouse emissions and improve productivity. [ + ]

The NSW EPA has released its fourth and final round of the Weighbridge Fund under the $465.7 million NSW Government Waste Less, Recycle More (WLRM) initiative. [ + ]

To overcome the problems that are leading to pressure on water resources in urban areas, the International Water Association has announced the Principles for Water-Wise Cities. [ + ]

Sydney Water has won the International Water Association's Project Innovation Award in Applied Research for the project 'Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction'. [ + ]

By 2030, natural disasters may cost cities worldwide $314 billion each year. This is according to a new report by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), which calls for significant investment into making cities more resilient. [ + ]

CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) research has found that there are more impediments than incentives to Australian education policies for sustainability, energy efficiency and low carbon living for trades and professionals working in the built environment. [ + ]

The University of Queensland's leadership on water solutions will be heard by 3500 global delegates at the World Water Congress and Exhibition this week. [ + ]

The Victorian Government has confirmed the first group of successful recipients of its New Energy Jobs Fund grants. [ + ]

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) welcomes the commitment of the COAG Energy Council to an independent assessment of energy security in Australia. [ + ]

Five years in the making, the project formerly known as Waste to Energy — now known as ReWaste — is on the brink of opening its doors to customers. The digesters are currently being seeded as part of the commissioning of the facility. [ + ]

World Bank, AECOM and C40 Cities have launched a Climate Action Tool. [ + ]

Olivia Leal-Walker, sustainability coordinator with Frasers Property Australia, has been named 2016 Future Green Leader by the Green Building Council of Australia. [ + ]

Carnegie Wave Energy is set to design and build the world's first renewable energy island 'microgrid' that includes wave energy generation as part of the mix. [ + ]

Climate change is driving storms like that in South Australia, says the Climate Council. However, it has been reported that some are suggesting that South Australia's commitment to renewable energy was the cause of Wednesday's statewide blackout. [ + ]

More than 5000 water experts, industry professionals and political leaders from over 100 countries will come together at the IWA (International Water Association) World Water Congress & Exhibition. [ + ]