Sustainability

RET reduction deal backed by Labor

10 April, 2015 by Lauren Davis

The ALP will reluctantly support a forced compromise deal of a 33,500 GWh Renewable Energy Target (RET) in 2020, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has announced.


Trends and challenges facing water utilities in Australia

09 April, 2015 by Francois Gouws, Managing Director, TRILITY | Supplied by: TRILITY

Water utilities have a well-deserved reputation for being quiet achievers. They are constantly being challenged to adapt to climate variability and meet sustainability targets.


2015 ASPIRE award focuses on disaster resilience

08 April, 2015

The Australian Academy of Science has called for applications from Australian researchers for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASIPIRE) award for 2015.


Sydney Opera House celebrates sustainability legacy

07 April, 2015

The Sydney Opera House has released a YouTube video celebrating its sustainable design, as originally envisioned by architect Jørn Utzon.


Sydney Opera House celebrates sustainability legacy

07 April, 2015

The Sydney Opera House has released a YouTube video celebrating its sustainable design, as originally envisioned by architect Jørn Utzon.


Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash

02 April, 2015

Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.


Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash

02 April, 2015

Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.


Graphene light bulb to brighten up the future

02 April, 2015

Just over a decade since graphene was first isolated by researchers at The University of Manchester, spin-out company Graphene Lighting PLC plans to produce a light bulb made of the revolutionary material.


Graphene light bulb to brighten up the future

02 April, 2015

Just over a decade since graphene was first isolated by researchers at The University of Manchester, spin-out company Graphene Lighting PLC plans to produce a light bulb made of the revolutionary material.


Peter Smith appointed to SLR Consulting

01 April, 2015

SLR Consulting has announced the appointment of Peter Smith as technical director in the Environmental Management, Planning and Approvals team, based at the environmental consultancy's Brisbane office.


Peter Smith appointed to SLR Consulting

01 April, 2015

SLR Consulting has announced the appointment of Peter Smith as technical director in the Environmental Management, Planning and Approvals team, based at the environmental consultancy's Brisbane office.


Water is the key to future Sydney growth and sustainability

27 March, 2015 by Kevin Young, Managing Director, Sydney Water | Supplied by: Sydney Water Corporation

Kevin Young, Managing Director of Sydney Water, provides his insights on the utility's sustainability achievements.


Water is the key to future Sydney growth and sustainability

27 March, 2015 by Kevin Young, Managing Director, Sydney Water | Supplied by: Sydney Water Corporation

Kevin Young, Managing Director of Sydney Water, provides his insights on the utility's sustainability achievements.


Communities key to the future of placemaking

26 March, 2015

At the inaugural Future of Place forum, hosted by real estate group Mirvac in Sydney last week, designers, thought leaders, urbanists and social innovation specialists shared how to unlock the 'place potential' in communities across Australia.


Communities key to the future of placemaking

26 March, 2015

At the inaugural Future of Place forum, hosted by real estate group Mirvac in Sydney last week, designers, thought leaders, urbanists and social innovation specialists shared how to unlock the 'place potential' in communities across Australia.


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