Tesla extends charging station deal with regional councils

Griffith Council in regional NSW is extending a deal with electric car maker Tesla to provide EV charging stations in the CBD.

11 July, 2022

Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils

Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.

4 July, 2022

Report looks at potential of playful parklets

Community parklets can activate public spaces and make urban areas more healthy and sustainable, a study has found.

30 June, 2022

Big investment from NSW govt in renewable energy

The NSW government will use the state budget to fast-track critical energy infrastructure over the next 10 years.

13 June, 2022

Decarbonising the transport sector

A new report by three peak road, rail and infrastructure bodies provides a roadmap for decarbonising the nation’s transport sector.

6 June, 2022

Brisbane biosolids gasification project wins national award

A Brisbane council’s biosolids gasification project has taken out a prestigious national award.

5 June, 2022

Green recognition for Powerhouse, Sydney Opera House

The Powerhouse Museum is the first museum in Australia to sign the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.

5 June, 2022

Ground penetrating radar used for sustainable roadworks

Cardinia Shire Council in Victoria has used ground penetrating radar to reduce tree removal during road construction.

5 June, 2022

Report calls on councils to commit to e-buses from 2025

A new report says local governments should pledge to only buy electric buses from 2025.

30 May, 2022

Where to for climate under Labor?

The Climate Commission, disbanded by Tony Abbott in 2013, is unlikely to be revived under Labor, according to the body that followed it.

26 May, 2022

States team up with international partners on clean energy

Australian states are teaming up with international parters with a series of renewable hydrogen and clean energy agreements.

16 May, 2022

Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.

12 May, 2022

Shortlist announced for Central West REZ

A shortlist of potential operators has been announced for Australia’s first renewable energy zone in the NSW central west.

9 May, 2022

New tool helps plan resilient urban greening projects

A new tool helps urban greening teams work out which plants will survive where over the next 50 years.

9 May, 2022