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National performance framework to evaluate Australia's cities

21 December, 2016

The Australian Government has unveiled a new National Cities Performance Framework to assist in developing smart cities policy and allow the public to see how cities are progressing.


Eco-development to reinvigorate tourist town

01 December, 2016

After more than two years of planning, an eco-development is on the cards for the tourist hotspot of Eumundi in Queensland.


Results released for fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction

28 November, 2016

The fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction, held from 16–17 November, saw 47 carbon abatement contracts awarded for 49 projects.


Surf the green wave or drown?

15 November, 2016 by Jonas Bengtsson, CEO and co-founder, Edge Environment

What are Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and how are they changing B2B sales conversations? Jonas Bengtsson, CEO and co-founder of Edge Enivironment, provides his opinions.


WA organisations funded to divert waste from landfill

10 November, 2016

WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced $690,000 in funding to support waste management projects to divert waste from landfill.


Brisbane Airport releases Sustainability Report

08 November, 2016

Brisbane Airport Corporation has released its first Sustainability Report, demonstrating how the business addresses its responsibilities to customers, partners, shareholders and community in operating Brisbane Airport in a sustainable manner.


Eight features for greener and healthier offices

31 October, 2016

The World Green Building Council has revealed its business case for healthy buildings, identifying eight factors and showcasing 15 case studies for creating healthier and greener offices which can impact on the bottom line.


EECCA website showcases Australia's energy efficiency schemes

25 October, 2016

The Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association has launched its new website, providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia.


Building smarter cities

18 October, 2016

Many facets of our cities, from transportation and water management to building design and public safety, are ripe for reinvention.


Final round of WLRM Weighbridge Fund announced

17 October, 2016

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.


Grants to help Victorian small businesses operate sustainably

17 October, 2016

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.


National energy-efficiency education needed for built environment

10 October, 2016

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.


New Energy Jobs Fund grant recipients announced

07 October, 2016

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


Green leasing standard launched by Better Buildings Partnership

16 September, 2016

The Better Buildings Partnership has released a new commercial green leasing standard to help landlords and tenants benchmark their agreements against others and save on power and water bills.


Counting down to the 2016 Smart Lighting Summit

01 September, 2016

The 2016 edition of the annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit convenes in Melbourne next week from 6–7 September. This year's event will discuss smart lighting, smart cities and the Internet of Things.


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