Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2012
New research findings published by the CSIRO warns that serious declines in the April-May period will occur following the expansion of the subtropical dry-zone.
Victoria releases five-year Yarra plan
The Victorian Government has released a new five year plan that will co-ordinate the $1 billion worth of works being rolled out over across the state’s waterways to improve the health of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay.
WA to test carbon farming to combat salinity
The Western Australian Government has announced salt-affected agricultural land will be the target of a new $330,000 pilot project to test carbon farming as a solution to salinity.
$10 million for Victorian large-scale solar project
The Victorian Government has announced a commitment of $10 million in funding for the next stage of the large-scale Solar Systems Project, which will see a new 1.5 megawatt solar pilot plant build near Mildura, consisting of 40 photovoltaic dishes.
Top UK scientist to tour Australia
The UK’s Chief Scientist, Sir John Beddington, will visit Australia later this month to share his insights on scientific policy in the UK.
Turbines begin operations at Macarthur Wind Farm
AGL Energy and joint venture partner Meridian Energy has announced that the first turbines have started turning and generated energy at the Macarthur Wind Farm in South Western Victoria after 23 months of construction.
Victoria releases solar atlas to stimulate investment
The Victorian Government has released its Victorian Solar Atlas tool, which maps the state’s solar energy resources in a bid to help investors and developers to make decisions about the best sites for new solar projects.
Phosphate mine gets green go ahead
A new multi-million dollar open cut phosphate mine looks likely to go ahead after the Queensland Government completed its assessment of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Thornley named global chief of Better Place
Global electric car charge network company Better Place has announced the appointment of David Thornley as the company’s new global Chief Executive Officer.