Queensland News

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University of Queensland unveils new carbon neutral building

A $32 million building which meets the world’s most advanced levels of sustainability was officially opened at the University of…[Read More]

QLD Government investigating electricity competition in regional areas

QLD acting Minister for Energy Andrew Cripps recently said a petition, signed by 9,000 people and which calls for regional…[Read More]

Government committee confirms closure of QLD gas and energy efficiency schemes

A State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee report has supported a new bill, the Energy and Water Legislation Amendment Bill…[Read More]

AJ Bush upgrades bioenergy production

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is financing an upgrade of bioenergy production at the Beaudesert meat rendering plant of…[Read More]

QLD makes changes to EIS process

After consulting with stakeholders the state government has removed “overly prescriptive and duplicate requirements” within the Environmental Impact Statement process.…[Read More]

Solar energy researcher recognised with Premier’s Award

One of Queensland’s most respected academics and solar energy pioneers has received the top honour in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability…[Read More]

End of QLD electricity price regulation

Removal of electricity price regulation in south-east Queensland by July 1, 2015 and the introduction of price monitoring are further…[Read More]

No decisions made on QLD Land Access reforms

QLD Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps has moved to reassure landholders and resource companies that while the…[Read More]

QLD Budget targets businesses that contravene environmental conditions

Protecting the Great Barrier Reef, building healthy waterways and cracking down on ‘environmental vandals’ is a major focus of Queensland’s…[Read More]

QLD Vegetation Management Framework Bill passed

The Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 was passed in parliament on May 21. Most of the amendments are expected…[Read More]

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