The federal and New South Wales governments have partnered to inject nearly AU$25 million into expanding clean energy training facilities and growing the state's vocational education workforce. The joint AU$24.8 million package allocates AU$16.7 million to upgrade and expand training facilities across six TAFE NSW campuses, alongside an $8.1 million investment designed to bolster the capabiliti... more

A pioneering First Nations cultural landmark has made history at the 2026 Living Future Oceania Biophilic Design Awards, taking top honours in a competitive field of sustainable projects from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The Quandamooka Arts & Culture Centre (QUAMPI) on Minjerribah, designed by COX Architecture, was named a dual winner at an industry celebration. The cultur... more

The Queensland government is investing AU$18.56 million to establish a cutting-edge biofuels project in Brisbane, aimed at strengthening the state's fuel security and driving local innovation. Funded through the government’s AU$180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund (SIDF), the grant will enable local company Wildfire Energy to develop the Bulwer Island Biofuels Hub. Located at ... more

Electrification is a priority for build-to-rent developers in Australia who want to future-proof older apartment buildings. The business case for sustainable retrofits is clear to most real estate decision-makers. However, some organisations are less keen on replacing fossil-fueled systems, installing photovoltaic (PV) panels and investing in on-site shared electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ... more