On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams The Fifth Estate - our view The big news on Thursday was that Google, the big daddy of them all, had entrusted an Australian company, Lendlease, to develop its massive new headquarters in San Francisco. 3
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? Brad Pettitt, City of Fremantle and Mark Taylor, JBA There is an often-repeated joke between West Australians that WA actually stands for “Wait Awhile”. 3
On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams The big news on Thursday was that Google, the big daddy of them all, had entrusted an Australian company, Lendlease, to develop its massive new headquarters in San Francisco. On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams The Fifth Estate - our view The big news on Thursday was that Google, the big daddy of them all, had entrusted an Australian company, Lendlease, to develop its massive new headquarters in San Francisco.
Match-making marketplace for the circular economy to go national There’s a new match-making service that started in Victoria that pairs up waste generators with remanufacturers, purchasers or recyclers that can repurpose the waste, and it’s got national ambitions. Match-making marketplace for the circular economy to go national Poppy Johnston There’s a new match-making service that started in Victoria that pairs up waste generators with remanufacturers, purchasers or recyclers that can repurpose the waste, and it’s got national ambitions.
NHFIC in social housing financing spree includes first construction loans The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has announced more than $85 million in finance for social and affordable housing across NSW. NHFIC in social housing financing spree includes first construction loans Poppy Johnston The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has announced more than $85 million in finance for social and affordable housing across NSW.
Gas: your end is near If you believe the hype from the government and from the fossil fuel industry, gas is poised to swoop in and heroically stimulate the economy, reduce energy prices and save Australia’s emissions trajectory. Gas: your end is near Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If you believe the hype from the government and from the fossil fuel industry, gas is poised to swoop in and heroically stimulate the economy, reduce energy prices and save Australia’s emissions trajectory.
Gas in the firing line: here comes WA’s Adani fight Woodside’s huge gas project in the Browse Basin has been dubbed Western Australia’s Adani. Now a huge battle is looming to get the state government to force the EPA to back down on its position on emissions offsets. Gas in the firing line: here comes WA’s Adani fight Willow Aliento Woodside’s huge gas project in the Browse Basin has been dubbed Western Australia’s Adani. Now a huge battle is looming to get the state government to force the EPA to back down on its position on emissions offsets.
On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams The Fifth Estate - our view The big news on Thursday was that Google, the big daddy of them all, had entrusted an Australian company, Lendlease, to develop its massive new headquarters in San Francisco. 3
Match-making marketplace for the circular economy to go national Poppy Johnston There’s a new match-making service that started in Victoria that pairs up waste generators with remanufacturers, purchasers or recyclers that can repurpose the waste, and it’s got national ambitions.
NHFIC in social housing financing spree includes first construction loans Poppy Johnston The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has announced more than $85 million in finance for social and affordable housing across NSW.
Gas: your end is near Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If you believe the hype from the government and from the fossil fuel industry, gas is poised to swoop in and heroically stimulate the economy, reduce energy prices and save Australia’s emissions trajectory. 1
Gas in the firing line: here comes WA’s Adani fight Willow Aliento Woodside’s huge gas project in the Browse Basin has been dubbed Western Australia’s Adani. Now a huge battle is looming to get the state government to force the EPA to back down on its position on emissions offsets.
How to do collaborative housing sustainably and more affordably – Melbourne style Poppy Johnston Three couples have pooled their sustainability, construction and architecture skills to transform a single family home in Brunswick, Melbourne, into three ultra sustainable townhouse with a semi-shared front yard. 1
Lendlease and Google’s $20billion deal at Google Silicon Valley is a great opportunity for sustainable outperformance Georgia Roach Co housing, retail, hospitality and other associated civic components are slated to be included, with the deal spanning about 1.4 million square metres across three of Google’s landholdings in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Mountain View.
Five important ways the federal leadership could show leadership Gabriel Metcalf, Committee for Sydney The federal government keeps pushing back on taking responsibility for major national infrastructure centred on cities. But there are five good reasons it needs to reassess and take a leadership position.
Videos from the CRC for Low Carbon Living show how to cool our cities Sponsored: CRC for Low Carbon Living The CRC for Low Carbon Living may have officially wrapped up at the end of June, but its impact is far from over.
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? Brad Pettitt, City of Fremantle and Mark Taylor, JBA There is an often-repeated joke between West Australians that WA actually stands for “Wait Awhile”. 3
Building industry in turbulence Tina Perinotto “We’ll all be rooned,” said Hanrahan. If he’d been talking of the building industry he might just have been right. Especially when you think how shonky it’s starting to look and especially when you think how big a part of the economy it is. 2
North Sydney Council flags EUAs for sustainable apartment program Poppy Johnston Environmental upgrade agreements are on the cards as part of the North Sydney Council’s program for reducing greenhouse gas pollution and the cost of living in apartments. 1
Greater Sydney Commission report: Sydney’s gaping urban heat and liveability imbalance Poppy Johnston Some parts of Sydney continue to suffer through drastically worse heat than others, with Penrith sweltering through 37 days above 35 degrees Celsius last summer compared to just six hot days in both the CBD and Terrey Hills. 2
Tightening the divide between populism and public housing Jamie Muchall, Horizon Housing Company The aftermath of the latest federal election result has evidently revealed one thing about our society, being the worldwide trend toward “populism” and its drifting distance away from progressive ideals and policy. 4
WA could and should do more: - WA Government should develop a robust and clear energy and climate change strategy - Facilitate the development of …RUPERT LODGE on Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition?
Its not just the builders. Developers have a role and a responsibility here. In my experience, developers are driving down quality as they demand mini…RUPERT LODGE on On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams
Although the development model and sustainability measures sound admirable, no mention is made of whether the homes are accessible in any way. General…Mary Ann Jackson on How to do collaborative housing sustainably and more affordably – Melbourne style
You do realise that the construction industry already has a police force? It's called the police force.Nathan Rogers on On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams
Dan the Man Cooking: making sustainability delicious This creative catering company uses left over coffee grounds for its coffee vinaigrette, excess fat in candles and herbs from the community garden.
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? Brad Pettitt, City of Fremantle and Mark Taylor, JBA 3
State architecture awards showcase the beauty of small and green Willow Aliento The recent State Chapter awards in the Australian Institute of Architects National Awards program show an interesting trend compared to prior years.
Banksia Ignite: Lord Howe Island’s turnaround, circular thinking and more Georgia Roach There were some great ideas bouncing around at the sustainability discussion event, Banksia Ignite, attended by The Fifth Estate on Tuesday at the MCA in Sydney.
Jobs news: David Craven; Tony Capon; ClimateClever The Fifth Estate Systems architect and development expert Alexander Karan has join the EdTech ClimateClever team as chief technology officer. According to the founder of the Western Australia-based start up team, Dr Vanessa…
Jobs news: Pablo Berrutti; Dr Ingo Kumic; Michele Leembruggen The Fifth Estate Responsible investment is a growing sector and an increasingly important one for The Fifth Estate to keep tabs on, including with job movements. 1
AECOM: Sustainability Consultant Advertisement AECOM is seeking a senior level sustainability consultant to join their Melbourne office.
Jobs news: Evergen, Vic’s Solar Homes, Denton Corker Marshall, EPA, Climate-KIC The Fifth Estate Evergen has a new chief commercial officer, Cameron Young, who comes with an interesting background in innovative business and a multimedia business to boot.
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Jobs news: Sally Dominguez, Michael Peters, Frasers The Fifth Estate Sally Dominguez who hails from the land of OZ is a sustainable architect who made her mark on the ABC’s New Inventors before heading off to bigger fields snaring multiple awards and accolades as “adventurer, journalist and educator”.
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Fabian Le Gay Brereton and Pete Tickler exit ERM Power The Fifth Estate Fabian Le Gay Brereton and Pete Tickler have left ERM Power, the company that bought out the technology startup they founded, Greensense, three years ago. T
Jobs news: Moreland Energy Foundation, Hansen Partnership and City of Parramatta The Fifth Estate There are a few fresh faces at the Moreland Energy Foundation, including Mischa Vickas who joined the Sydney team early this year.
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Jobs news: Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation; Future Business Council; Stanton Hillier Parker The Fifth Estate Jobs movements from the industry.
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Arcadis: Senior Sustainability Consultant – Sydney and Melbourne based Advertisement Arcadis is looking for a senior sustainability consultant to join our growing, national sustainability team.
Gas: your end is near Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If you believe the hype from the government and from the fossil fuel industry, gas is poised to swoop in and heroically stimulate the economy, reduce energy prices and save Australia’s emissions trajectory. 1
Gas in the firing line: here comes WA’s Adani fight Willow Aliento Woodside’s huge gas project in the Browse Basin has been dubbed Western Australia’s Adani. Now a huge battle is looming to get the state government to force the EPA to back down on its position on emissions offsets.
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? There is an often-repeated joke between West Australians that WA actually stands for “Wait Awhile”. 3
Synergy’s Krystal Skinner: A lot has changed in Western Australia in the last 12 months There’s been a shift in emphasis towards long term sustainability in Western Australia’s energy sector, according to the manager of the New Energy team at Synergy, Krystal Skinner.
EnergyAustralia partners with solar and LED company Echo Group Australian gentailer EnergyAustralia has acquired 49 per cent in solar and LED company Echo Group with the intention of putting its products in front of industrial and commercial customers.
The real price of energy and its cost to us Are we really paying the highest energy prices in the world, or are we just consuming more than everyone else? 7
Adelaide’s new sustainability rebates revving up EV adoption A raft of new sustainability incentives will help prepare South Australia’s capital for the future influx of electric vehicles. 3
Five important ways the federal leadership could show leadership Gabriel Metcalf, Committee for Sydney The federal government keeps pushing back on taking responsibility for major national infrastructure centred on cities. But there are five good reasons it needs to reassess and take a leadership position.
North Sydney Council flags EUAs for sustainable apartment program Poppy Johnston Environmental upgrade agreements are on the cards as part of the North Sydney Council’s program for reducing greenhouse gas pollution and the cost of living in apartments. 1
The time has come for Voice, Treaty and Truth It’s high time for white Australians to confront the fact that their life outcomes are much better than their Indigenous counterparts.
Environmental sustainability is good for business, new report says Sustainability is good for your bottom line thanks to the rise of more environmentally-conscious consumers and investors, according to a new report from the University of South Australia.
Exciting new Micro Biz offer for The Green List We’re excited to bring you our latest offer from thegreenlist.com.au – crafted by the team at The Fifth Estate. If your business has four staff or less we can offer…
Tanya Ha – what happens when diversity meets environmentalism Tanya Ha, former presenter on ABC’s Catalyst, science communicator and environmentalist, is busy helping scientists to better communicate and has a “pet interest” in the green building and sustainable cities movement. Now she’s jumped further into diversity issues.
Rocky Hill coal mine case paves way for stronger legal protections for Aboriginal heritage The rejection of the mining company Gloucester Resources Limited’s appeal to develop the Rocky Hill Coal mine represents a landmark legal decision for Aboriginal communities when it comes to protecting sacred lands from mining interests.
Greater Sydney Commission report: Sydney’s gaping urban heat and liveability imbalance Poppy Johnston Some parts of Sydney continue to suffer through drastically worse heat than others, with Penrith sweltering through 37 days above 35 degrees Celsius last summer compared to just six hot days in both the CBD and Terrey Hills. 2
Better urban cities: lessons from the ancient Romans Poppy Johnston What can Australia learn about creating more sustainable, functional cities from the ancient Romans? A fair bit according to urban planner and history enthusiast Dr Shane Geha.
Peak car – what is it, and so what? The “peak car” phenomenon has captured the attention of many but what is it really? This is a deep dive into mobility trends of today and where this might steer us into the future. 1
BRIEF: New NSW Planning, Industry and Environment secretary wants environment and development to make peace
Yep they’re planning for the apocalypse – your guide to the preppers Dewy Lawrence is owner and manager of Ziptac Outdoor Equipment in Bargo in NSW’s Southern Highlands. His business has been growing rapidly since he founded it two years ago. He has around 2000 customers a month and about 30 per cent of them are prepping for disaster. Quite a few are high-income urban professionals. 3
Why NSW needs a revised medium density housing code The Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code has attracted widespread criticism from those concerned with suburban over-development, amenity and the role of state government in local planning. 1
NHFIC in social housing financing spree includes first construction loans Poppy Johnston The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has announced more than $85 million in finance for social and affordable housing across NSW.
How to do collaborative housing sustainably and more affordably – Melbourne style Poppy Johnston Three couples have pooled their sustainability, construction and architecture skills to transform a single family home in Brunswick, Melbourne, into three ultra sustainable townhouse with a semi-shared front yard. 1
Lendlease and Google’s $20billion deal at Google Silicon Valley is a great opportunity for sustainable outperformance Co housing, retail, hospitality and other associated civic components are slated to be included, with the deal spanning about 1.4 million square metres across three of Google’s landholdings in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Mountain View.
Videos from the CRC for Low Carbon Living show how to cool our cities The CRC for Low Carbon Living may have officially wrapped up at the end of June, but its impact is far from over.
Building industry in turbulence “We’ll all be rooned,” said Hanrahan. If he’d been talking of the building industry he might just have been right. Especially when you think how shonky it’s starting to look and especially when you think how big a part of the economy it is. 2
Tightening the divide between populism and public housing The aftermath of the latest federal election result has evidently revealed one thing about our society, being the worldwide trend toward “populism” and its drifting distance away from progressive ideals and policy. 4
Europe’s solutions to the barriers to deep energy retrofits The European Commission estimates that almost 75 per cent of Europe’s building stock is energy inefficient, with a renovation rate of just 0.4 to 1.2 per cent per year, depending…
On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams The Fifth Estate - our view The big news on Thursday was that Google, the big daddy of them all, had entrusted an Australian company, Lendlease, to develop its massive new headquarters in San Francisco. 3
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? Brad Pettitt, City of Fremantle and Mark Taylor, JBA There is an often-repeated joke between West Australians that WA actually stands for “Wait Awhile”. 3
Tightening the divide between populism and public housing The aftermath of the latest federal election result has evidently revealed one thing about our society, being the worldwide trend toward “populism” and its drifting distance away from progressive ideals and policy. 4
Peak car – what is it, and so what? The “peak car” phenomenon has captured the attention of many but what is it really? This is a deep dive into mobility trends of today and where this might steer us into the future. 1
The time has come for Voice, Treaty and Truth It’s high time for white Australians to confront the fact that their life outcomes are much better than their Indigenous counterparts.
On the 3.5 per cent rule for winning You might get a couple of good laughs out of Willow’s story on the preppers this week. These are the people preparing for all sorts of catastrophes from meteors to…
It’s time for the Australian Institute of Architects to declare a climate emergency Architects, together with engineers and other building professionals, are uniquely placed to make a difference in the fight to save the planet. That’s why it’s important for them to step up and declare a climate emergency. 3
2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration Willow Aliento – book review It can be hard to feel hopeful about the future of life on earth some days, particularly in the current political climate in most English-speaking nations.
A pathway to One Planet cities Willow Aliento – Book review Our UK based correspondent David Thorpe has written what’s quickly gaining acclaim as a stunning book that offers a holistic solution to the sustainability crisis on our hands… not that we’re biased of course. Here’s our resident book reviewer Willow Aliento’s take.
Problems and Where to Find them by James Murray-Parkes Some books defy easy description or the usual glib reviewer phrases, and Problems and Where to Find them is just such a book. 3
The sustainable summer reading list Here’s our list of (mostly) relaxing yet educational books to pack into your suitcase this Christmas break. Happy reading.
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event. 4
No Place Like Home – repairing Australia’s housing crisis BOOK REVIEW: Regular readers of The Fifth Estate who have been following our coverage of housing issues – around affordability, sustainability, homelessness and urban planning are going to love this book.
Jellyfish, capitalism and trees: Perspectives on the human-earth relationship Climate change is not a binary issue of believe or don’t believe, whether it is examined from the perspective of the economic system, disruptions in the marine environment, or the impact on trees. 1
On why Peter Dutton should be given the job of his dreams The Fifth Estate - our view The big news on Thursday was that Google, the big daddy of them all, had entrusted an Australian company, Lendlease, to develop its massive new headquarters in San Francisco. 3
Match-making marketplace for the circular economy to go national Poppy Johnston There’s a new match-making service that started in Victoria that pairs up waste generators with remanufacturers, purchasers or recyclers that can repurpose the waste, and it’s got national ambitions.
NHFIC in social housing financing spree includes first construction loans Poppy Johnston The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has announced more than $85 million in finance for social and affordable housing across NSW.
Gas: your end is near Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If you believe the hype from the government and from the fossil fuel industry, gas is poised to swoop in and heroically stimulate the economy, reduce energy prices and save Australia’s emissions trajectory. 1
Gas in the firing line: here comes WA’s Adani fight Willow Aliento Woodside’s huge gas project in the Browse Basin has been dubbed Western Australia’s Adani. Now a huge battle is looming to get the state government to force the EPA to back down on its position on emissions offsets.
How to do collaborative housing sustainably and more affordably – Melbourne style Poppy Johnston Three couples have pooled their sustainability, construction and architecture skills to transform a single family home in Brunswick, Melbourne, into three ultra sustainable townhouse with a semi-shared front yard. 1
Lendlease and Google’s $20billion deal at Google Silicon Valley is a great opportunity for sustainable outperformance Georgia Roach Co housing, retail, hospitality and other associated civic components are slated to be included, with the deal spanning about 1.4 million square metres across three of Google’s landholdings in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Mountain View.
Five important ways the federal leadership could show leadership Gabriel Metcalf, Committee for Sydney The federal government keeps pushing back on taking responsibility for major national infrastructure centred on cities. But there are five good reasons it needs to reassess and take a leadership position.
Videos from the CRC for Low Carbon Living show how to cool our cities Sponsored: CRC for Low Carbon Living The CRC for Low Carbon Living may have officially wrapped up at the end of June, but its impact is far from over.
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? Brad Pettitt, City of Fremantle and Mark Taylor, JBA There is an often-repeated joke between West Australians that WA actually stands for “Wait Awhile”. 3
Building industry in turbulence Tina Perinotto “We’ll all be rooned,” said Hanrahan. If he’d been talking of the building industry he might just have been right. Especially when you think how shonky it’s starting to look and especially when you think how big a part of the economy it is. 2
North Sydney Council flags EUAs for sustainable apartment program Poppy Johnston Environmental upgrade agreements are on the cards as part of the North Sydney Council’s program for reducing greenhouse gas pollution and the cost of living in apartments. 1
Jobs news: David Craven; Tony Capon; ClimateClever The Fifth Estate Systems architect and development expert Alexander Karan has join the EdTech ClimateClever team as chief technology officer. According to the founder of the Western Australia-based start up team, Dr Vanessa…
Jobs news: Pablo Berrutti; Dr Ingo Kumic; Michele Leembruggen The Fifth Estate Responsible investment is a growing sector and an increasingly important one for The Fifth Estate to keep tabs on, including with job movements. 1
AECOM: Sustainability Consultant Advertisement AECOM is seeking a senior level sustainability consultant to join their Melbourne office.
Dan the Man Cooking: making sustainability delicious This creative catering company uses left over coffee grounds for its coffee vinaigrette, excess fat in candles and herbs from the community garden.
