Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) has announced the appointment of an NCCARF Advisory Board to guide the facility through its operational phase from 2011-2013.
The Advisory Board is chaired by Ian Carruthers, until recently Division Head in the Department of Climate Change and Energy.
Members include
- Professor Chris Cocklin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, James Cook University;
- Allan Jones, Chief Development Officer, Energy and Climate Change, City of Sydney;
- Amanda McCluskey, Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investment, Colonial First State Efficiency;
- Professor Jean Palutikof, Director, National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility;
- Professor Ned Pankhurst, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) and Provost (Gold Coast), Griffith University;
- Professor Jim Piper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Macquarie University;
- Harinder Sidhu, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and First Assistant Secretary, Adaptation, Science and Communications Division;
- Greg Withers, Assistant Director-General of the Office of Climate Change, Queensland; and
- Stephanie Ziersch, Executive Director of the Sustainability and Climate Change Division of the South
Australian Government
Further consultation for Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program
The Government has announced it will conduct further consultations around the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program to deliver the best outcomes for industry.
Tasmania launches $30 million Renewable Energy Loan Scheme
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new program to help Tasmanian businesses invest in renewable energy.
Land Sector Working Group announced
The Federal Government has announced the members of the Land Sector Working Group to examine the benefits and opportunities for the land sector under a carbon price.
ECU in research collaboration with Rio Tinto Dampier Salt
The Edith Cowan University has entered a new research collaboration agreement with Dampier Salt Ltd (DSL), part of the Rio Tinto group, which will pave the way for a series of research opportunities in Australia’s north west.
Roaring 40's fizzles
The joint 'Roaring 40's' joint wind farm construction project between Hydro Tasmania and China Light and Power (CLP) is to be dissolved.
Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern Tasmania released
The Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern Tasmania 2010-2015 has been launched by the State's Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage Brian Wightman.
Industry joins to back carbon price
Companies from a range of industries including GE, AGL, Linfox, Fujitsu, BP, Better Place, IKEA, Kell & Rigby, Alstom, Pottinger, ARTC and Pacific Hydro have released a joint statement to back a carbon price.
Renewable energy joint venture targets $6b projects
Renewable energy firm, CBD Energy has signed a joint venture agreement with two of China’s largest renewable energy companies with the aim of developing $6 billion of renewable energy projectsand a third of the Australian renewable energy market over the next eight years.
BHP Billiton releases Port Hedland expansion environmental review
BHP Billiton has moved to get government approval of its plan to expand its Port Hedland operations, with the release of its public environmental review and draft environmental impact statement on the development.
National Greenhouse Accounts released
National Greenhouse Accounts released by the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency show carbon pollution is continuing to rise, highlighting the need for action on climate change.
Responsible Futures, La Trobe University’s first sustainability report
La Trobe University, Melbourne is proud to present Responsible Futures, which follows the establishment of sustainability governance and management structures at the University.
Queensland integrated solar – coal electricity facility to go ahead
The Federal Government has approved construction of the $104.7 million Kogan Creek Solar Boost project near Chinchilla in Queensland.
Government reveals carbon tax impact
About 50 high-emitting polluters would pay two-thirds of the government's carbon tax take, Climate Change Minister Greg Combet told the National Press Club as he hinted at a carbon price at the lower end of predictions.
Queensland Cleantech Industry Development Strategy released
The Queensland Government has launched its Cleantech Industry Development Strategy, setting out measures to support the environmental services, green building and materials, clean energy, resource recovery and recycling, sustainable transport, and water and wastewater management sectors.
Clean 21 Technology Innovation Network launched
A national Clean 21 Technology Innovation Network has been established by the Australian Government to help small and medium businesses reduce running costs and become more competitive and sustainable.
Research finds vehicle emissions testing "flawed"
A new environmental rating system is needed for vehicles because its current model is flawed and irrelevant in Australia, according to research by the University of South Australia.
Web guide to sustainability in higher education launched
A new web guide to sustainability in higher education has been launched.
National Wildlife Corridors Plan advisory group established
Environment Minister Tony Burke has announced members of an advisory group to inform the Federal Government’s development of a National Wildlife Corridors Plan, to be chaired by former Environment Minister Bob Debus.
Funding for new pallet technology
A new manufacturing process using organic fibres to make planks for shipping pallets, developed by Biofiba Limited, based at Gosford, NSW, has been awarded funding of up to $1.97 million from CSIRO’s Australian Growth Partnership (AGP).