Dairy Tomorrow — NZ dairy sector launches new strategic vision
27 November, 2017New Zealand's dairy sector has launched its 'Dairy Tomorrow' strategy, which is intended to lead to a longer term conversation about what New Zealand's future farm and food systems could look like.
Urban SOS 2017 finalists redefine the 'hour city'
21 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdUrban SOS 2017: hOUR City is a global student ideas competition that challenged multidisciplinary teams to connect more people in regions around the world to the opportunities found in contemporary cities.
First round of Smart Cities and Suburbs grants allocated
17 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling and Lauren DavisAssistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor has announced the recipients of the first grants under the federal Smart Cities and Suburbs program, awarding $28.5 million to 52 projects across Australia.
Australian Energy Storage Conference heads to Adelaide
17 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdThe Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition is heading to Adelaide in 2018.
Circular economy conference kicks off this week
15 November, 2017A conference focused on the circular economy is being held in Adelaide's Tonsley Innovation District, bringing together business, government and academia to collectively work towards a more sustainable and circular economy for South Australia and the country more broadly.
Untapped opportunities for Australia's mid-tier buildings
14 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaAustralia's cities are built on untapped opportunities — specifically, up to 80,000 untapped opportunities that need government support to meet their potential — if a new report is to be believed.
GHD awarded for pump station upgrade, sanitary survey improvement
10 November, 2017 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdProfessional services company GHD has been the recipient of two different awards in recent weeks, which were presented at opposite ends of Australia.
Green infrastructure needed to futureproof Sydney, students claim
09 November, 2017Students at UNSW are urging regulators to properly consider green infrastructure — such as natural drainage, tree canopies and green walls — when setting charges for new property developments.
Virtual greening app helps Australians style their homes with plants
08 November, 2017Horticultural Innovation Australia has launched the Plant Life Balance campaign, which is designed to get Australians excited about styling their homes with plants by promoting the health and wellbeing benefits they bring.
How algorithms can improve our responses to environmental incidents
08 November, 2017 by Robin Ormerod, Managing Director, Envirosuite | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdWhen an environmental incident occurs, acting quickly and effectively is the aim of every regulatory agency and industry involved. In many cases, however, achieving the goal of speed and effectiveness can be difficult.
Winners announced for 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia
07 November, 2017Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) has announced the winners of the 2017 Green Gown Awards Australasia — an awards scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australasia.
The new home of Woodside achieves 6 Star Green Star rating
06 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungTower 1 Capital Square, the former site of Emu Brewery and new global headquarters for Woodside Petroleum, has received a 6 Star Green Star Office Design v3 rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) — an outcome that represents world leadership in building design.
War on Waste takes out the Gold Banksia award
03 November, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe 2017 Banksia Sustainability Awards have been presented in Sydney, celebrating some of the most innovative, effective and outstanding contributions to improving Australia's sustainability.
Winners announced for 2017 Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
02 November, 2017The Victorian Government and Sustainability Victoria have announced the 10 winners of the 2017 Premier's Sustainability Awards, recognising and celebrating Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future.
Consulting firms report progress addressing gender equality issues
01 November, 2017Flexible work arrangements, sexual harassment policies and non-gendered parental leave are amongst the key policies identified in a progress report published by a group of executives from some of Australia's largest consulting firms seeking to address systemic gender equality issues.
