Eco-shout exposes the green underbelly
Eco-shout was founded by an individual who found that, at the end of her student career as a green student, there was little information on what to do next; as a green volunteer it was hard to know where to …
Author: Bruce Boyes
Green Maps Around the World
Green Map System promotes inclusive participation in sustainable community development around the world, using mapmaking as the medium. Over 350 vibrant Green Maps have published to date, and hundreds more have been created in classrooms and workshops by youth and …
Melbourne’s natural environment under the microscope
In a media release on 30 June Victoria’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings announced that the Brumby Government will ask the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to undertake new investigations of how Crown land can contribute to Melbourne’s …
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Thousands to trial solar city venture in Perth
The West Australian11th August 2008 More than 6000 Perth homes and businesses are expected to take part in a solar city trial. Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced the $13.9million program today. Under the plans, Perth will become the country’s …
TREENET 9th National Street Tree Symposium Adelaide 4-5 September 2008
With the theme “The Role of Trees & Arboriculture in the 21st Century”, the 9th National Street Tree Symposium features two days of presentations, demonstrations and participation that will excite you about the value of trees and your unique role …
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World Sustainable Building Conference 2008, Melbourne, 21- 25 September 2008
SB08 is a Conference that all those involved in any aspect of building, planning and policy making should not miss. It is an opportunity to network with the best in the sustainable built environment sector, be more informed, and be …
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World-class environment vision for Mt Lofty Ranges
Associate Professor David Paton AM from the University of Adelaide will spearhead a world-class project to help revegetate the Mount Lofty Ranges, to stave off the effects of climate change and halt the loss of bird, animal and plant species. …
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Rainwater tanks could save public $600m
Melissa FyfeThe AgeAugust 10, 2008 TAXPAYERS would save more than $600 million if every new house and apartment block in Victoria was built with a rainwater tank, a State Government-commissioned study has found. But the economic study found that conserving …
Parks and Leisure Australia Conference, Melbourne, 9 – 12 November 2008
This year’s Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) conference promises to offer everyone from the policy maker to the on-ground professional, senior manager, practitioner and student, a host of challenges and innovative ideas to discuss and workshop during the conference and …
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Energy and Equity – Preparing households for climate change: equity, efficiency, immediacy
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing Australian society. The impacts of climate change will be particularly harsh on low income households and disadvantaged communities. CHOICE, ACOSS and ACF have joined forces to find fair responses to …