Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - November, 2012
The inaugural International Green Gown Awards announced recently have highlighted the fantastic efforts of the tertiary education sector in becoming more sustainable, with the University of Technology, Sydney taking out one of the top honours.
CSIRO teams up with Google to deliver landscape imagery
CSIRO scientists and a crack team of Google experts have teamed up to deliver detailed satellite imagery of Australian landscapes for land managers in community and non-profit sectors.
Fraser Coast solar farm up and running
The Queensland Government has officially opened the new 401 kilowatt Solar Energy Farm at Hervey Bay.
Water crisis mentality ebbs away finds report
The mentality of crisis engendered by the long running drought across the country has abated, with concerns now squarely focused on infrastructure issues and water management, according to a new joint report published by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Biodiversity fund open for applications
Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke, has announced the Government is now accepting applications for the Northern Australia Targeted Investment, a funding round under the Biodiversity Fund, aimed at conserving the 'unique biodiversity values' of northern Australia.
Burke delivers Murray plan feedback
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.
Government releases draft framework accreditation
The Federal Government has released the draft Framework of Standards for Accreditation under national environmental law.
Government releases wildlife corridors plan
The Federal Government has announced the release of the National Wildlife Corridors Plan, an initiative aimed at ' reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors across Australia.'