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Some hope to increase electric vehicle infrastructure in Australia

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing an accumulative $24.55 million in funding to five applicants across 19 projects to expand Australia’s fast charging network […]

Seven companies shortlisted for Hydrogen funding through ARENA

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has shortlisted 7 applicants and now is inviting them to submit a full application for the next stage of the […]

CSIRO report shows opportunities for hydrogen in commercial aviation

A new report produced by CSIRO, in collaboration with Boeing, shows that clean hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions with potential benefits seen within 5 years. […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Sustainable Infrastructure Fund opens

The Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio has announced the opening of the Sustainable Infrastructure Fund to increase the use of recycled […]

CASE STUDY: Funding for sustainable farming practices

Funding is being provided to Soil Carbon Company (SCC) through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to develop new ways to improve soil quality and reduce emissions in the agricultural sector. […]

Kights Body Temperature Scanner: Building confidence in the workplace and community

Australians’ new way of life in a COVID-19 environment includes social distancing, lots of hand santiser and a new measure – the Kights Body Temperature Scanners […]

Trial to use end-of-life truck tyres for roads

At least six SA Councils have agreed to take part in a trial using crumb rubber derived from end of life truck tyres. The agreement is […]

Premier’s sustainability awards 2019 winners announced

The winners in the 2019 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards, which recognise individuals, communities, organisations and businesses that are leading the way to a sustainable future, have […]

20-Year Waste Strategy for NSW

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and NSW EPA is leading the development of a NSW 20-Year Waste Strategy (20YWS) and it is expected […]

New Bill to protect the Great Barrier Reef

  The Queensland Government has introduced into Parliament new laws to further protect the Great Barrier Reef. The Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and […]

SA Planning System Reforms: Planning and Design Code – Have your say!

The South Australian Government has released a policy discussion paper to help inform the modernisation of South Australia’s new planning system with regard to unique environments, […]

SA Natural resources management system reform – Have your say!

The South Australian Government has released a discussion paper on proposed reforms to the natural resources management system. The proposed reforms include: Replacing the Natural Resources […]

Nominations open for Premier’s sustainability awards 2018

The finalists have been announced for the 2018 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards, which recognise individuals, communities, organisations and businesses that are leading the way to a […]

How to report on UN Sustainable Development Goals – What good looks like and Why it matters

  KPMG has published a study, How to report on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):  What good looks like and Why it matters, to assist […]

Biodiversity Plan – Released

The Victorian Government has released Protecting Victoria’s Environment – Biodiversity 2037, a biodiversity plan for the state. The plan is intended to stop plan the decline […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Phase 2 of National Landcare Program

The Federal Government has announced more than $1 billion in funding for phase two of the National Landcare Program, which will be delivered from July 2017 […]

Investigation into public land in the central west of Victoria – Submissions invited

The Victorian Environment Assessment Council (VEAC) has announced the first stage of public consultation for the Central West Investigation into the public land in the vicinity […]

Public land and fibre and wood supply assessments – Reports released

The Victorian Environment Assessment Council (VEAC) has released the following final reports: Statewide Assessment of Public Land, which was an assessment of public land in Victoria […]

Review of the Oyster Code of Practice – Have your say!

The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on changes proposed to the Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of the South Australian […]

National Landcare programme review – Comment sought

The Federal Government has announced a review of the delivery arrangements of the National Landcare Programme. The review will be conducted by the Department of the […]

Grant alert: Building Resilience to Climate Change program

Applications are now open for grants under a partnership program between Local Government NSW and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to address identified climate […]

GRANT ALERT – Victorian Litter Innovation Fund – Round 2 opens

Applications for Round 2 of the Victorian Litter Innovation Fund are now open. The fund provides support for the Victorian community to fund innovative approaches that […]

GRANT ALERT – Applications open for local environmental grants

The NSW OEH has announced that the Restoration and Rehabilitation grants program is now open for applications. A total of $4 million in grant funds is […]

Review into tree clearing announced

The Queensland Government Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles has announced a review into the risk tree-clearing poses to Queensland’s plant and animal species after 21 were […]

GRANT ALERT – Trade waste implementation grants for food and beverage industries

The Office of Green Industries South Australia is offering grants for eligible SA Water food and beverage customers to support implementation activities that will improve trade […]

GRANT ALERT – Funding announced for resource productivity assessments

The Office of Green Industries SA is now open for applications for its Resource Productivity Assessment program. The program is the second component of the SA […]

Banksia Awards – Closing date extended

The closing date for entries in the 2016 Banksia Sustainability Awards has been extended to 26 August 2016. The awards consist of 11 category awards and […]

Release of specialist information system for Queensland graziers

The Queensland Government has announced that FORAGE, a specialist information system used by scientists to track vegetation and climatic changes in the landscape, is now available […]

Premier’s Sustainability Awards – Entries open

Entries for the 2016 Premier’s Sustainability Awards are now open, with Victorians who lead the way in innovative and sustainable projects encouraged to apply. Now in […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – To improve on-farm nitrogen and irrigation management practices

Expressions of interest have opened for the Reef Trust Tender – Burdekin. Using a competitive tender approach, funding of up to $2.5 million will be available […]

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