A much-anticipated Senate Inquiry into climate change’s impact on housing, buildings and infrastructure has seen the three major political parties unable to agree on a single recommendation.
A much-anticipated Senate Inquiry into climate change’s impact on housing, buildings and infrastructure has seen the three major political parties unable to agree on a single recommendation.
Combustible aluminium composite cladding will be banned in NSW on the exteriors of multi-storey buildings, including residential buildings and public buildings over two storeys, from tomorrow.
Combustible aluminium composite cladding will be banned in NSW on the exteriors of multi-storey buildings, including residential buildings and public buildings over two storeys, from tomorrow.
Some of Australia’s leading property companies have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero or beyond. Will the NEG help or hinder?
Some of Australia’s leading property companies have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero or beyond. Will the NEG help or hinder?
Australia can learn from European and US approaches to ending homelessness through adopting a similar “housing first” approach, according to housing advocate Robert Pradolin.
Australia can learn from European and US approaches to ending homelessness through adopting a similar “housing first” approach, according to housing advocate Robert Pradolin.
Melbourne has been displaced by perennial close contender Vienna as world’s most liveable city on The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual poll.
Melbourne has been displaced by perennial close contender Vienna as world’s most liveable city on The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual poll.
A much-anticipated Senate Inquiry into climate change’s impact on housing, buildings and infrastructure has seen the three major political parties unable to agree on a single recommendation.
Combustible aluminium composite cladding will be banned in NSW on the exteriors of multi-storey buildings, including residential buildings and public buildings over two storeys, from tomorrow.
Some of Australia’s leading property companies have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero or beyond. Will the NEG help or hinder?
Australia can learn from European and US approaches to ending homelessness through adopting a similar “housing first” approach, according to housing advocate Robert Pradolin.
Melbourne has been displaced by perennial close contender Vienna as world’s most liveable city on The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual poll.
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It was designed to be a 6 Star Green Star building, but the City of Canning in Perth is taking design firm Christou and consultant Aecom to court over alleged “misleading or deceptive” conduct regarding the $37 million Cannington Leisureplex’s ecologically sustainable design.
You’d expect a dual-parent family on a median income to be able to put enough healthy food on the table.
We appear to have a gambling problem that extends way beyond poker machine habits and flutters on the fillies. It’s a runaway risk appetite for maintaining things as close to the status quo as possible in the face of the reality of climate change and its impacts on all humans.
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More than half (55 per cent) of all professionally managed assets are now being managed as “responsible investments”, according to the latest Australian Responsible Investment Benchmark Report.
The appeal of decentralised energy models is being underestimated in a market where consumers are wary of traditional energy retailers, says LO3 director of public policy Con Van Kemenade.
Victoria’s long-awaited residential tenancy reforms hit the table in the state parliament’s lower house this week. But while Premier Daniel Andrews said the reforms would be the biggest change to the state’s residential tenancy in 20 years, missing in action was any requirement for minimum energy standards and thermal comfort.
Will the three city plan be a win for the sprawlers or a win for the (connected) city region advocates?
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Australia’s population clock ticked over to 25 million last night, and it’s easy to see why most of this number are living in the bigger cities.
This is your chance to hear what the experts have in mind for our urban future… and maybe influence what they do.
Andrew Mather’s Integral Group in Sydney branded itself “deep green” right from the get go.
Comfortable, affordable and low-carbon housing is possible, but according to experts at Wednesday’s National Forum on Low Carbon Housing for Low Income Households, there are multiple challenges that need tackling to get there.
This is your chance to hear what the experts have in mind for our urban future… and maybe influence what they do.
Beverage and food company Lion is hiring a Sydney-based Group Sustainability Manager for a newly created role responsible for developing and setting the company’s sustainability strategy. You will engage teams across all business…
Physicist Dr Cathy Foley has been appointed the chief scientist of the CSIRO, and will begin in the role at the end of September.
Four new faces from the property industry, the community housing sector and the infrastructure financing sector have been appointed as National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) board members.
Marketing executive Sandra Brewer has been appointed executive director of the Western Australian chapter of the Property Council, replacing Lino Iacomella, who has stepped down after 13 years. Meanwhile, the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA’s chief executive Allison Hailes has resigned.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the City of Parramatta’s large dedicated place-making team as a Place Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, motivated sustainability engineer to join Cundall’s growing team in the Sydney office.
Queensland Rail, Queensland Rail, David Jones, The Department of Industry, Skills & Regional Development NSW are the latest jobs in sustainability on offer.
Engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has appointed structural engineer and design manager Evelyn Storey as regional director of its South East Queensland business.
The City of Melbourne chief executive Ben Rimmer has announced he will step down at the end of the year, citing the sexual harassment case against former lord mayor Robert Doyle as a factor in his decision.
City of Melbourne’s Toby Kent is taking the reins from Alison Rowe as chair of the Future Business Council (FBC), bringing his experience as Australia’s first chief resilience officer to…
Read our weekly wrap-up of the latest jobs in the sustainability sector.
Some of Australia’s leading property companies have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero or beyond. Will the NEG help or hinder?
The appeal of decentralised energy models is being underestimated in a market where consumers are wary of traditional energy retailers, says LO3 director of public policy Con Van Kemenade.
Businesses are savings a motza by signing renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs), but a new report says these savings could increase by up to another third by implementing demand response measures.
It’s the “golden era” for commercial solar, according to Huon Hoogesteger, founder and managing director of Smart Commercial Solar.
Employment opportunities for people in renewables looks strong, with 73 per cent of clean energy and storage companies planning to increase staff numbers in the next 12 months.
Do large-scale solar installations have a place in our cities?
A sewage byproduct could soon be converted into renewable jet fuel to make air travel a more sustainable mode of transport in the future.
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A much-anticipated Senate Inquiry into climate change’s impact on housing, buildings and infrastructure has seen the three major political parties unable to agree on a single recommendation.
More than half (55 per cent) of all professionally managed assets are now being managed as “responsible investments”, according to the latest Australian Responsible Investment Benchmark Report.
Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) is turning its attention to the general public in order to boost demand for green buildings.
Aside from the ACT, all Australian states and territories are far behind on energy efficiency efforts, according to RMITsenior industry fellow Alan Pears.
Twelve months ago the NSW Government walked back its program of council amalgamations in Sydney, leaving a lopsided local government sector.
Alternative asset manager Morrison & Co and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have announced a new $1 billion green fund targeting social and economic infrastructure.
More investors than not now view sustainability as critical in asset selection decisions, real estate services firm CBRE’s global Investor Intention Survey has shown for the first time in its four-year history.
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A much-anticipated Senate Inquiry into climate change’s impact on housing, buildings and infrastructure has seen the three major political parties unable to agree on a single recommendation.
You’d expect a dual-parent family on a median income to be able to put enough healthy food on the table.
Will the three city plan be a win for the sprawlers or a win for the (connected) city region advocates?
Australia’s population clock ticked over to 25 million last night, and it’s easy to see why most of this number are living in the bigger cities.
Understanding where driverless cars are taking us – in terms of physical safety, governance models and unintended consequences – is still in its infancy. In this article David Wilson, a planning professional part-way through a PhD doctoral thesis on the topic, provides a helicopter view of what’s coming.
A new way of reducing the environmental impact of neighbourhoods is being piloted around the world, using citizen engagement and open source data to monitor resource flows and assist citizens improve resource efficiency.
SPECIAL REPORT: The Walker Corporation has come under the spotlight for its masterplan at Toondah Harbour redevelopment on Brisbane’s Moreton Bay that encroaches on mangroves protected under the Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland. So how important are mangroves?
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Combustible aluminium composite cladding will be banned in NSW on the exteriors of multi-storey buildings, including residential buildings and public buildings over two storeys, from tomorrow.
Australia can learn from European and US approaches to ending homelessness through adopting a similar “housing first” approach, according to housing advocate Robert Pradolin.
Marketing executive Sandra Brewer has been appointed executive director of the Western Australian chapter of the Property Council, replacing Lino Iacomella, who has stepped down after 13 years. Meanwhile, the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA’s chief executive Allison Hailes has resigned.
It was designed to be a 6 Star Green Star building, but the City of Canning in Perth is taking design firm Christou and consultant Aecom to court over alleged “misleading or deceptive” conduct regarding the $37 million Cannington Leisureplex’s ecologically sustainable design.
Comfortable, affordable and low-carbon housing is possible, but according to experts at Wednesday’s National Forum on Low Carbon Housing for Low Income Households, there are multiple challenges that need tackling to get there.
Independent South Australian Senator Tim Storer has flagged a new bill to make changes to the tax system to remove split incentives that cause property owners to avoid bringing rental housing up to scratch on energy efficiency.
Australian cities are changing. Instead of families living in low-density suburban areas, more parents are raising children in high-rise housing in inner-city areas.
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Some of Australia’s leading property companies have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero or beyond. Will the NEG help or hinder?
We appear to have a gambling problem that extends way beyond poker machine habits and flutters on the fillies. It’s a runaway risk appetite for maintaining things as close to the status quo as possible in the face of the reality of climate change and its impacts on all humans.
Will the three city plan be a win for the sprawlers or a win for the (connected) city region advocates?
Understanding where driverless cars are taking us – in terms of physical safety, governance models and unintended consequences – is still in its infancy. In this article David Wilson, a planning professional part-way through a PhD doctoral thesis on the topic, provides a helicopter view of what’s coming.
News from the front desk – Issue No 398: “Affordable, safe and sustainable” are three words we hear tossed about a lot in the housing discussion. But it’s hard not to sound like the kid in the backseat asking, “Are we there yet? How long till we get there?”
The banking royal commission has not only put a spotlight on banking practices. In the aftermath of the commission, people want to see business overall support sustainable, public-spirited and responsible policies – not continue with business as usual.
Twelve months ago the NSW Government walked back its program of council amalgamations in Sydney, leaving a lopsided local government sector.
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Carolita was hurrying down the path to her apartment when she was intercepted by her neighbour. “Oh! They’ve cut me off for the rest of the month! I went O-D…
Diving into The Long Goodbye, a Quarterly Essay by Anna Krien, means buckling up for a deeply personal, highly analytical and multi-layered tapestry of nature, politics and personalities.
Canberra-based science communicator Stuart McMillen regularly publishes non-fiction comics about social and environmental issues. We have previously featured his work on The Fifth Estate, including his comics Peak Oil, St…
Cartoonist Stuart McMillen recently shared his comic Energy Slaves on The Fifth Estate, which looked at the human power needed to maintain our lifestyles. Now he has written a series of…
Dr Robin Brimblecombe and Dr Kara Rosemeier’s Positive energy homes will not only be valuable for anyone looking to embrace some or all of the principles of Passive House design, construction and technology, it is also a fantastic primer on the fundamental principles of building physics.
For any of us that have felt deep concern about the lack of vision in government, We do things differently is a timely reminder of the power of grassroots innovation to create solutions to some of the world’s big challenges.
Former Cundall principal Alistair Coulstock wants to change the way the top end of town does business in The conscious business – how to achieve purpose with profit. There are…
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A much-anticipated Senate Inquiry into climate change’s impact on housing, buildings and infrastructure has seen the three major political parties unable to agree on a single recommendation.
Combustible aluminium composite cladding will be banned in NSW on the exteriors of multi-storey buildings, including residential buildings and public buildings over two storeys, from tomorrow.
Some of Australia’s leading property companies have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero or beyond. Will the NEG help or hinder?
Australia can learn from European and US approaches to ending homelessness through adopting a similar “housing first” approach, according to housing advocate Robert Pradolin.
Melbourne has been displaced by perennial close contender Vienna as world’s most liveable city on The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual poll.
1
It was designed to be a 6 Star Green Star building, but the City of Canning in Perth is taking design firm Christou and consultant Aecom to court over alleged “misleading or deceptive” conduct regarding the $37 million Cannington Leisureplex’s ecologically sustainable design.
You’d expect a dual-parent family on a median income to be able to put enough healthy food on the table.
We appear to have a gambling problem that extends way beyond poker machine habits and flutters on the fillies. It’s a runaway risk appetite for maintaining things as close to the status quo as possible in the face of the reality of climate change and its impacts on all humans.
1
More than half (55 per cent) of all professionally managed assets are now being managed as “responsible investments”, according to the latest Australian Responsible Investment Benchmark Report.
The appeal of decentralised energy models is being underestimated in a market where consumers are wary of traditional energy retailers, says LO3 director of public policy Con Van Kemenade.
Victoria’s long-awaited residential tenancy reforms hit the table in the state parliament’s lower house this week. But while Premier Daniel Andrews said the reforms would be the biggest change to the state’s residential tenancy in 20 years, missing in action was any requirement for minimum energy standards and thermal comfort.
Will the three city plan be a win for the sprawlers or a win for the (connected) city region advocates?
1
Australia’s population clock ticked over to 25 million last night, and it’s easy to see why most of this number are living in the bigger cities.
This is your chance to hear what the experts have in mind for our urban future… and maybe influence what they do.
Beverage and food company Lion is hiring a Sydney-based Group Sustainability Manager for a newly created role responsible for developing and setting the company’s sustainability strategy. You will engage teams across all business…
Physicist Dr Cathy Foley has been appointed the chief scientist of the CSIRO, and will begin in the role at the end of September.
Four new faces from the property industry, the community housing sector and the infrastructure financing sector have been appointed as National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) board members.
Marketing executive Sandra Brewer has been appointed executive director of the Western Australian chapter of the Property Council, replacing Lino Iacomella, who has stepped down after 13 years. Meanwhile, the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA’s chief executive Allison Hailes has resigned.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the City of Parramatta’s large dedicated place-making team as a Place Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, motivated sustainability engineer to join Cundall’s growing team in the Sydney office.
Queensland Rail, Queensland Rail, David Jones, The Department of Industry, Skills & Regional Development NSW are the latest jobs in sustainability on offer.
Engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has appointed structural engineer and design manager Evelyn Storey as regional director of its South East Queensland business.
The City of Melbourne chief executive Ben Rimmer has announced he will step down at the end of the year, citing the sexual harassment case against former lord mayor Robert Doyle as a factor in his decision.
City of Melbourne’s Toby Kent is taking the reins from Alison Rowe as chair of the Future Business Council (FBC), bringing his experience as Australia’s first chief resilience officer to…
Read our weekly wrap-up of the latest jobs in the sustainability sector.
Andrew Mather’s Integral Group in Sydney branded itself “deep green” right from the get go.
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