Four innovative bioenergy projects and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have received top honours at the inaugural Bioenergy Innovation Awards. [ + ]

A new initiative aimed at developing a roadmap for a sustainable food and land use system for Australia has been launched by economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs. [ + ]

The changes are intended to protect rivers, reduce the burden on drinking water supplies, and deal with the challenges of climate change and a future with less rainfall. [ + ]

Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge will share his vision for smart, connected cities at the opening plenary at Smart Cities Week. [ + ]

A large-scale energy-from-waste project is expected to divert 400,000 tonnes of household and industrial waste from landfill each year and power up to 50,000 homes. [ + ]

Southern Green Gas has entered into a joint development agreement with APA Group, which will see the parties work together on renewable methane projects. [ + ]

Melbourne Water is launching a competition where entrants can submit ideas on how to reduce wastewater emissions and potentially share in an AU$200,000 prize pool. [ + ]

Australian property and infrastructure owners are not prepared for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and risk significantly devaluing their assets, Arcadis report reveals. [ + ]

Barwon Water's focus on renewable energy is designed to limit its impact on the environment and help to keep costs down for its customers. [ + ]

More than 8500 visitors attended this year's All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference, exploring the latest in government policies, renewables and clean energy technology. [ + ]

An art installation comprising 2255 orange spheres made from 120 kg of ocean debris has been suspended from the ceiling of Sydney's Customs House. [ + ]

One month after the launch of IoT Impact, Australia's largest IoT (Internet of Things) conference and exhibition, the inaugural event has been hailed a big success. [ + ]

UNSW's Professor Martin Green has received the Global Energy Prize, in recognition of his research, development and educational activities in the field of photovoltaics. [ + ]

Veolia Water Technologies has been awarded a contract for the supply of 20 Hydrotech Drumfilters for mechanical primary treatment at two of Sydney Water's treatment plants. [ + ]

The effectiveness of recycling services across Australia is being seriously questioned, according to a new survey from UNSW Sydney. [ + ]