In the face of rapid urban change, RMIT University has launched a Master of Urban Design to help address the critical issues facing cities locally and globally. [ + ]

A new report, released today by the National Sustainability Council, marks the start of a national conversation about sustainability, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). [ + ]

Registered clubs across NSW can reduce their energy bills with the help of the Energy Saver Registered clubs toolkit which was launched on 2 May by the NSW Environment Minister, Robyn Parker. [ + ]

MobileMuster is calling on local councils who have helped promote and collect mobile phones for recycling over the last year to nominate for the 2013 MobileMuster Local Government Awards. [ + ]

The pitt&sherry Carbon Emissions Index (CEDEX) for April indicates that demand for electricity, and associated emissions from the electricity generation sector, have continued to fall in the past 12 months. [ + ]

The City of Unley will save up to 98 million litres of drinkable water per year and have a more secure, safe and sustainable water supply for the local community, thanks to an Australian Government funded stormwater-harvesting project launched today. [ + ]

At the OzWater conference and exhibition in Perth this week, Schneider Electric is demonstrating customised solutions designed to help Australian water and utility organisations better manage their operating and energy costs. [ + ]

The Victorian Department of Health has released some fact sheets on wind farms, sound and health. The fact sheets are designed to clear up confusion about the issue and make it clear that wind farms produce less sound than other things such as an office or a car. [ + ]

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) will take place from 23-26 May 2013 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It is estimated that 30,000 disposable cups will be used over the four-day event. [ + ]

MWH Global, a strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm for the wet infrastructure sector, has finalised its acquisition of Outback Ecology, an Australian environmental consultancy associated with the natural resources and mining industry. [ + ]

An independent review has found the Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program is saving participants millions of dollars in energy costs each year. [ + ]

VCAT has given approval for the decontamination of polluted soil sites across Melbourne’s western suburbs. [ + ]

Revenue from the carbon price will help CSR Building Products, one of Australia’s largest manufacturers, to reduce its energy use and cut pollution. [ + ]

A new coalition of built environment groups, which includes the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), wants a ‘new deal’ for Australian cities. [ + ]

A major international conference co-hosted by the UN Global Cities Programme and the Global Cities Research Institute at RMIT University is set to challenge and transform the way we think about sustainability. [ + ]