National Recycling Week 8-14 November 2010: Big Aussie Swap, Friday File Fling, Recycle Right
Join in the Big Aussie Swap, Friday File Fling, and Recycle Right activities in National Recycling Week 8-14 November 2010 (and beyond)!
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ESA 2010 Annual Conference ‘Sustaining biodiversity – the next 50 years’, Canberra, 6-10 December 2010
The aims of this Conference – to be held in the International Year of Biodiversity, and on the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) – are to challenge ecologists, and to inspire them. A …
Walk to Work this Friday
Now in its 12th year, National Walk to Work Day this Friday 1 October 2010 is an annual event which helps employers and employees to build regular walking into their daily routine. It’s easy to participate – to find out …
WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition 2011
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2011 on February 2, WetlandCare Australia is hosting its 4th annual Australia-wide art and photography competition, offering categories for children and adults. The theme of the 2011 competition is Forested wetlands: their importance and wise …
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2010 Sydney Metropolitan Water Plan
As part of the NSW Government’s adaptive planning approach, the 2006 Metropolitan Water Plan has undergone a major review. The 2010 Metropolitan Water Plan builds on past plans by continuing to concentrate efforts on the four major areas of dams, …
New report: Melbourne Beyond 5 Million Volume Two – Density and Localised Economies
Produced by the Committee for Melbourne, the Melbourne Beyond 5 Million reports argue that growth is inevitable and that the challenge, therefore, is to ensure that there is better planning for this growth.
33 sustainable business case studies are now live
In 2007 the NSW Urban Sustainability Support Alliance (USSA) worked with a group of councils to establish the Sustainable Business Education network of local government practitioners working on sustainable business programs/initiatives. The Sustainable Business Education network has established a sustainable …
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China to invest $15 billion for green autos and electric car alliance launched
The Chinese government will invest more than 100 billion yuan ($15 billion USD) to subsidize its eco-friendly car industry over the next decade. Read the article or watch the video on the CCTV website. Sixteen Chinese central stated-owned electric vehicle …
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The wonder of water in urban design
Water: if you live by the harbour, river or oceanfront, you are considered a lucky Australian. Not only will your home be more valuable but proximity to the water will afford you lifestyle advantages denied to your land-locked neighbours. But …
Release of Source Catchments water quality and quantity modelling framework
Produced by the eWater CRC, Source Catchments is a water quality and quantity modelling framework that supports decision making and a whole-of-catchment modelling approach. It is designed to help natural resource managers and consultants develop targets, prioritise improvement programs and …
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