Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its 2012 World Energy Outlook, concluding that the global energy map is changing in a ‘dramatic fashion’ and that changes will recast expectations about the role of different countries, regions and fuels in the global energy system over the coming decades.
Government announces Lower Balonne water purchases
The Federal Government has announced a series of three new water purchasing tenders in the Queensland Lower Balonne region of the Murray-Darling Basin.
SA extends Olympic Dam expansion plan
The South Australian Government has announced it will grant the extension to the indenture for the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam expansion works.
ARENA ready to invest
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) has released its inaugural funding strategy, marking the beginning of its investing in renewable energy technologies in Australia.
Melbourne leads CCS innovation
A team of researchers from the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) based out of the University of Melbourne have developed a novel method of capturing carbon capturing carbon dioxide that promises to reduce the cost of separating and storing the gas.
Victoria unveils Environmental Partnerships Plan
The Victorian Government has announced its new Environmental Partnerships Initiative, aimed at promoting greater collaboration between government, business, industry and community groups in environmental conservation efforts.
Australia to sign up to Kyoto 2.0
The Federal Government has announced it is set to join the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol.
$30 million water upgrade for Huon Valley water supply
The jointly funded $30 million upgrade and expansion of Southern Water’s Huon Valley water supply infrastructure has been given the go ahead.
Government releases Energy White Paper
The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.
Inaugural International Green Gown Awards winners announced
The inaugural International Green Gown Awards announced recently have highlighted the fantastic efforts of the tertiary education sector in becoming more sustainable, with the University of Technology, Sydney taking out one of the top honours.
CSIRO teams up with Google to deliver landscape imagery
CSIRO scientists and a crack team of Google experts have teamed up to deliver detailed satellite imagery of Australian landscapes for land managers in community and non-profit sectors.
Fraser Coast solar farm up and running
The Queensland Government has officially opened the new 401 kilowatt Solar Energy Farm at Hervey Bay.
Water crisis mentality ebbs away finds report
The mentality of crisis engendered by the long running drought across the country has abated, with concerns now squarely focused on infrastructure issues and water management, according to a new joint report published by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Biodiversity fund open for applications
Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke, has announced the Government is now accepting applications for the Northern Australia Targeted Investment, a funding round under the Biodiversity Fund, aimed at conserving the 'unique biodiversity values' of northern Australia.
Burke delivers Murray plan feedback
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.
Government releases draft framework accreditation
The Federal Government has released the draft Framework of Standards for Accreditation under national environmental law.
Government releases wildlife corridors plan
The Federal Government has announced the release of the National Wildlife Corridors Plan, an initiative aimed at ' reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors across Australia.'
Queensland releases draft Barrier Reef ports strategy
The Queensland Government has released the Great Barrier Reef Ports Strategy, outlining the State Government’s approach to future port development and planning in the Great Barrier Reef region.
Victoria opens Whitfield water plant
The Victorian Government has officially opened the new $2.2 million Water treatment Plant at Whitfield.
WA moves to maintain Esperance water quality
The Western Australian Government has announced a new plan to ensure the maintenance of the high quality of Esperance’s drinking water.
Barrier reef authority chair reappointed
The Federal Government has reappointed Russell Reichelt has been reappointed as chairman of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for a second five-year term.