The government aims to convert the state’s 8,000-plus diesel and gas bus fleet to zero-emissions technology by 2047.
Category: Environment
Canada accelerates transition to zero-emission vehicles
More than $9.7 million will be invested to install more than 850 EV chargers across Canada.
Councils can unlock Australia’s future productivity
This week’s Economic Reform Roundtable was an opportunity to remember the key role of councils, writes Matt Burnett.
New board members join Queensland energy GOCs
Queensland has appointed new board members to join two of the state’s government-owned energy corporations.
Joint effort to make social housing energy efficient
Rooftop solar panels are due to be installed across more than 2,000 NSW homes.
Productivity with purpose
“This week’s Economic Reform Roundtable is an opportunity to rethink productivity as a tool to build an equitable and sustainable society.”
SA councils call for cash to support circular economy
The local government peak says councils are “uniquely positioned” to boost the transition towards a circular economy.
SA’s new desalination plant one step closer
ACCIONA has been signed as the project’s major construction partner, with major work being done by McConnell Dowell and Leed.
Victoria updates Freight Plan for low carbon emissions
The state government says it wants to help decarbonise and supercharge the $36 billion freight sector.
NSW Government claims electric bus success
A trial of electric buses in Tweed Heads has racked up 42,000 passenger journeys with a 93% satisfaction rate.