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