The Queensland Farmers Federation has issued a series of new case studies demonstrating how energy audits are delivering major savings for rural businesses.
Sydney City Council will make changes to planning policies and asset management and procurement practices as it sets course to slash emissions and conserve water, according to a new action plan.
A Melbourne City-led alliance has won draft ACCC approval for a renewables bulk-buy, seven councils are jointly tackling energy efficiency and the Municipal Association of Victoria is working with VicRoads on a plan to upgrade lights on major roads.
The NSW Government will expand an open access data "portal" already under development on coal seam gas so that it also includes biodiversity information drawn from multiple sources.
Teys Australia last night won the Queensland Premier's sustainability award for two projects that slashed energy costs, cut emissions and were part-funded through carbon price scheme grants.