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Hervey Bay solar projects keep powers on

Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has welcomed another key milestone in the Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with clean energy.

Fri 03/02/2012 03:06:44 / Read More »

Wastewater treatment plant given sustainable options

The Tasmanian Government is initiating a project providing total reuse of wastewater effluent to communities across the state.

Fri 27/01/2012 04:12:04 / Read More »

Schools given funds to generate energy

The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, has announced the latest schools to receive grants as part of the Gillard Government's National Solar Schools Program.

Wed 25/01/2012 03:34:22 / Read More »

Water recycling drought proofs Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire Council has launched its Water-Reuse Scheme, becoming the only council inside the Sydney Water operating area using tertiary treated effluent to irrigate both public and private property.

Tue 17/01/2012 09:54:08 / Read More »

Commonwealth drives Ford's fuel and emissions

Automotive manufacturer Ford will receive government funding to improve the fuel efficiency and emissions performance of its Australian produced vehicles.

Wed 11/01/2012 12:30:34 / Read More »

Victoria's winds of change

Green projects at risk through changes made to the wind industry in Victoria.

Fri 06/01/2012 11:06:56 / Read More »

Melbourne agrees to environmental upgrades

Two Melbourne based building sites will receive environmental upgrades under signed agreements with between local government and the private sector.

Wed 04/01/2012 02:52:41 / Read More »

Opinion from Fuji Xerox on green ICT

Tue 20/12/2011 11:51:01 / Read More »

Cogent Energy powers central Sydney

The City of Sydney will use trigeneration as a low-carbon energy network to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Wed 07/12/2011 09:55:27 / Read More »

Opinion on impact of carbon price on procurement

Procurement officers will need to assess how the carbon tax will affect their purchasing choices and how those choices will affect the market.

Fri 25/11/2011 02:29:45 / Read More »

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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

AHPM Congress

13-14 August 2012 Doltone House, Sydney www.ahpmcongress.com.au

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GeoNext Forum

GeoNext is a new forum that addresses the gap between industry and vendor geo events. It aims to connect all traditional users of geo and ‘mash them up’ with emerging ‘neo-geo’ users and communities to inspire, collaborate and redefine what it mea

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COURSES & TRAINING

Government funded business and management qualifications.

ITCC has a range of business and management qualifications, some of which are government funded. If eligible, Federal Government funding will cover the total cost of some of the below qualifications for you or your staff.

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Take the Pain out of Managing your Training

Partner with mytraining.net we help take the headache out of multi-quotation requirements & streamline training reservations

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Funded diplomas, for your future in government

Business Success Group has funded places available for existing workers.

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SECURITY PROFILE

ADT Security solutions

Security solutions that are tried and tested, technically advanced yet flexible enough to meet specific needs.

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GREEN PROCUREMENT

Zero emissions sweeper

The Green Machines 500ze is a Lithium-ion powered vacuum street sweeper, heralds a significant step in the drive for reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Isuzu - The One For Low Emissions

Scratch the surface and it's easy to see that not all truck manufacturers are created equal in terms of exhaust emissions.

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Turn Any Flat Surface Into an Electronic Whiteboard

Mount this ultra-short-throw projector in close proximity to any flat surface to produce an interactive projection surface

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The new MC50 Municipal Sweeper

MC50 Municipal sweeper from Karcher shows how economy and ecology go hand in hand

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