Outdated government procurement polices stalling opportunities
12 May, 2009Outdated government procurement polices are stalling opportunities to stimulate the growth of green jobs and protect Australia’s environment, according to a report released by the Total Environment Centre (TEC).
Green car innovation fund open for applications
29 April, 2009The $1.3 billion Green Car Innovation Fund is now open for applications.
$16.4 million for climate change projects
23 April, 2009$16.4 million in funding has been provided to 19 companies to pursue green projects that will combat climate change and support 189 high-wage, high-skill Australian jobs.
CSIRO takes climate change talk global
17 March, 2009CSIRO research into community attitudes towards climate change and energy took to the world stage at the International Scientific Congress on Climate Change in Copenhagen.
Grapes, vines, wine and ... guinea pigs?
16 March, 2009When you think of sustainable wine production, guinea pigs probably aren't the first thing that spring to mind. Yet at Yealands Estate, that is exactly what is grazing between the vines.
Partnership to introduce students to sustainable development
05 March, 2009Australia’s national university will launch a partnership with the organisation Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) that will help students gain firsthand experience of sustainable development and offer young people opportunities to work with disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas.
Case for sustainability remains strong
04 March, 2009New Zealand companies are not sidestepping sustainability in the tougher economic climate, suggests a new report from the Sustainable Business Network.
$27.7m in climate-ready grants
27 February, 2009Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has announced the first round of offers under the Climate Ready program totalling $27.7 million, involving about 400 people working on 32 new green projects.
Investment to help business be green
23 December, 2008The NSW Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Carmel Tebbutt, announced two new programs to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and help NSW businesses cut power use.
Green building fund opens for business
01 November, 2008Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has launched the Australian government's $90 million Green Building Fund.
Youth forum takes control of sustainability
29 October, 2008Forty delegates from across Victoria participated in the inaugural Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand’s Sustainability Youth Forum.
Funding for river management model
28 October, 2008Developers of the next generation of water management technologies are set to receive $6 million in funding from the federal government. The funds will accelerate the development of a new river management model.
Riverina celebrates $2.36 million environmental savings
22 October, 2008Close to 2000 tonnes of greenhouse gases and a whopping $2.36 million have been saved in the last financial year by Riverina businesses participating in an environmental program aimed at addressing climate change.
Program to help manufacturers tackle climate change
18 September, 2008The Rudd government has launched a program that offers small and medium-sized manufacturers grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 to help them reduce the environmental impact of their production processes.
A smarter grid for greener power
29 August, 2008The UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures is leading a national research project to develop an electricity network for Australia that is smarter, greener and more efficient.
