Manufacturing industries will be able to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution through a federal government grant of $1 billion. Plant and equipment will be affordable for manufacturers provided through…
Tag: sustainability
State plan boosts QLD renewable energy
Industry growth and renewable energy investment will see Queensland become a competitor in sustainable development. The state government has released the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan (QREP) 2012, which aims to…
Opinion from Fuji Xerox on green ICT
By Elizabeth Leslie- marketing programs manager, Office and Production Marketing. Case studies from virtually every industry show that it’s possible for businesses today to develop green initiatives that will make…
Opinion on connecting communities to local farmers
By Kim Thomas, an architectual student at University of Technology Sydney Sydney is characterised by relatively high population density, ever increasing house prices, constant urban growth and renewal, new infrastructure…
Melbourne increases Indian business ties
By Paul Hemsley The plan titled the International Engagement Framework Draft India Statement recommends the City of Melbourne focus on its ‘inward investment’ in key industry sectors. These sectors are…
Perth engages green improvements
The City of Perth has approved previously introduced green priorities provided for community based environmental services and programs. Council has allocated $60000 for the current financial year, with individual cash…
Sydney seeks green expertise
An independent expert panel will guide environmental programs in sustainability for the City of Sydney. Energy efficiency expert Allan Jones said Sydney is calling for tenders from expert consultancies and…
SA councils budget for sustainability
South Australian metropolitan councils have found an ongoing commitment to sustainability in their annual budgets. The draft annual business plans show funding plans for roads, footpaths, waste management, sporting facilities…
Sydney moves ahead with trigeneration
By Lilia Guan The City of Sydney has entered the first phase of the installation of a low carbon energy system at Town Hall House. City of Sydney…
Townsville receives funds from IBM
Technology giant IBM has selected Townsville as one of the first cities in Australia and one of 100 cities worldwide to receive a grant worth $US400,000. Townsville was a…