en query@gs-press.com.au Copyright 2012 2012-05-18T04:30:39+00:00 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/urban_renewal_planned_for_darwin/069084/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/urban_renewal_planned_for_darwin/069084/ The Federal Government has announced that it will work in partnership with Darwin City Council and the Northern Territory Government to develop a master plan to reshape Darwin’s central business district and improve the region’s productivity, liveability and sustainability. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Projects, Construction, Design, Engineering, Sustainable Transport 2012-05-16 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/clean_technology_competition_launched/069079/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/clean_technology_competition_launched/069079/ The 2012 Australian Clean Technologies Competition is now open for nominations. Policy, Technology, EcoGeneration, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Events, Research and Development, Technology 2012-05-15 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/energy_research_facility_open_for_business/069076/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/energy_research_facility_open_for_business/069076/ Brookfield Multiplex has completed construction of an $85 million Tyree Energy Technologies Building at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Education and Training, Research and Development, Technology, Clean Energy, Engineering 2012-05-13 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/new_federal_budget_announced/069080/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/new_federal_budget_announced/069080/ Industry stakeholders have questioned the lack of funding for green buildings, sustainable infrastructure and clean technology in the Federal Government’s newly-released 2012-13 budget, and have criticised the Government’s decision to remove the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Policy and Regulation, Built Environment 2012-05-08 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/infrastructure_group_establishes_sustainability_and_wellbeing_series/069075/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/infrastructure_group_establishes_sustainability_and_wellbeing_series/069075/ Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has launched a Sustainability Month to improve the company’s vision for sustainability and to provide better education and working conditions for its employees. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Education and Training, Business Integration, Community Engagement 2012-05-08 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/australian_businesses_voice_support_for_carbon_price/067639/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/australian_businesses_voice_support_for_carbon_price/067639/ A coalition of Australian and international companies including GE, AGL Energy, Arup and Alstom have publicly announced their support for the carbon price due to come into effect from 1 July 2012. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Policy and Regulation 2012-05-06 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/greening_stormwater_in_geelong/067645/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/greening_stormwater_in_geelong/067645/ Geelong’s Botanic Gardens and Eastern Park, located in western Victoria, will have improved water supply security thanks to the construction of new stormwater irrigation infrastructure. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Policy and Regulation, Projects 2012-05-02 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/new_dates_and_prices_for_ecogen_master_classes_mastering_pv_opportunities_i/067648/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/new_dates_and_prices_for_ecogen_master_classes_mastering_pv_opportunities_i/067648/ Following the great success of the inaugural EcoGeneration Master Class in Melbourne, hosted by solar expert Nigel Morris, Director of Solar Business Services, sessions will now head to Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Events, Marketing, Perspective, Products and Services 2012-04-24 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/online_sustainability_shop_launched/067647/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/online_sustainability_shop_launched/067647/ The publishers of Sustainability and Infrastructure have launched a new online shop to provide sustainability professionals with a central toolkit containing high-level knowledge and insight needed for successful business decision-making, staff training and idea generation. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Marketing, Perspective, Policy and Regulation, Products and Services, Projects, Research and Development 2012-04-24 http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/agic_welcomes_antony_sprigg_as_interim_ceo/067644/ http://sustainabilityandinfrastructure.com.au/news/agic_welcomes_antony_sprigg_as_interim_ceo/067644/ Following the retirement of the Australian Green Infrastructure Council Chief Executive Doug Harland in March 2012, the Council has appointed Antony Sprigg as its interim Chief Executive. Sustainability and Infrastructure, Policy and Regulation, Projects, Research and Development 2012-04-23