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- How does desalinated water help koalas? August 5, 2026Sydney Desalination Plant (SDP) and Veolia have announced a major expansion of their environmental partnership. The organisations have committed to scaling the onsite eucalypt plantation at Kurnell to 2000 trees to support local wildlife and help feed Sydney’s koala population. Building on the success of an initial plantation at the site in 2020, planting has […]
- Free cardboard drop-off service opens in Sydney's south-east August 5, 2026A free cardboard and paper drop-off service has opened at Opal Paper & Recycling’s Botany Mill in Matraville, giving local residents, schools and businesses an easy way to recycle everyday used cardboard packaging and paper. The initiative comes as NSW continues to generate significant volumes of waste each year. According to the NSW Environment Protection […]
- Govt solar scheme expansion reduces installation costs August 4, 2026The Australian Government has announced the expansion of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to help reduce the cost for businesses, farms and community organisations to install medium-sized solar systems. The scheme will be expanded from 100 kW to 1 MW, allowing organisations to install solar systems up to 10 times larger, while slashing the […]
- Protecting the environment is top reason people recycle: report August 4, 2026New research has shown protecting the environment is the number one reason Queenslanders participate in Containers for Change. Research commissioned by Container Exchange (COEX) — the not-for-profit that runs Containers for Change — and conducted by Veracity, found reducing litter and landfill outweighs financial incentives as a motivator for recycling, while nine in 10 Queenslanders […]
- Conveyor belt recycling initiative for Gladstone Ports Corporation August 3, 2026Fenner Conveyors (Fenner), in partnership with Tyrecycle, has delivered a conveyor belt recycling initiative for Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), providing a practical circular economy model for Australia’s bulk materials handling sector. Fenner coordinated the recovery and recycling pathway for decommissioned conveyor belts from the Port of Gladstone, where GPC operates 65 conveyor systems and more […]
- Qld wind farm agreement to power 360,000 homes August 3, 2026GreenPoint Energy (GPE) has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Queensland’s CleanCo for its 600 MW Jackson North Wind Farm. The PPA would see CleanCo purchase 100% of Jackson North’s output, supporting the state’s growing energy needs. Located in Queensland’s Western Downs and co-located with existing agricultural and industrial land uses, Jackson […]
- Applications open for 2026 Chloe Munro Scholarship August 3, 2026Applications are now open for the 2026 Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership, which provides women across the clean energy sector with the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and build the capabilities needed to make an impact. The scholarship supports emerging and mid-level women leaders working in clean energy, energy management and carbon abatement to […]
- 2026 Love Water Grants recipients announced August 3, 2026Hunter Water has announced the recipients of its 2026 Love Water Grants program. Sixteen community organisations, schools and community groups were awarded a share of $123,839 in funding to support water-saving and sustainability-focused initiatives across the Lower Hunter region. Now in its eighth year, Hunter Water’s Love Water Grants program provides one-off funding of up […]
- How Energy Technology can advance net zero journeys July 30, 2026Modern organisations operate complex, energy-intensive estates across multiple locations. They are under pressure to reduce emissions, modernise ageing infrastructure and improve operational resilience while accommodating new electrical loads and distributed energy resources. Universities are no different. Their campuses bring together buildings, transport, research facilities and critical services, creating a demanding environment for energy transformation. La […]
- When sustainability targets outpace building systems July 30, 2026Buildings are designed to operate for decades. Sustainability targets, energy expectations and operational requirements can change much faster. That creates a growing challenge for commercial property owners. A building can remain a high-quality asset while its mechanical and electrical systems need to evolve to meet new expectations for efficiency, resilience, visibility and occupant comfort. As […]
- From AC to DC: The next phase of electrification will reshape power distribution July 30, 2026Australia’s energy transition is often discussed at grid scale: new renewables, new transmission and more storage. All of that matters. But the next phase of electrification will also be shaped by what happens inside the buildings, depots, campuses and facilities that use electricity every day. As more of our economy electrifies, power distribution becomes a […]
- The water sector's biggest problem may not be underground July 30, 2026For decades, the performance of water and wastewater has been defined by physical infrastructure: pipes, pumps, and treatment assets engineered to last generations. Today, utilities are being asked to do more with systems built for a different era. Climate variability, energy volatility, regulatory change, and skills shortages are all increasing operational pressure and accelerating the […]