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GEELONG TOORAK TIMES

The Way I See It exhibition at Queenscliff Gallery

The Way I See It: Marian Blank, Moli Carew, Kati Thamo, and Sophia Xeros-Constantinides In The Way I See It, collages, paintings, and etchings describe the worlds of Marian Blank, Moli...

Eco Voice Q & A: Michael Lotfy Gierges, Global Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Home & Distribution Segment

Background Michael Lotfy Gierges is Executive Vice President for the Home & Distribution division and has held the position since June 2023. In this role, he has full responsibility for all aspects of Schneider Electric’s residential & small buildings offer and solution development, including strategy, R&D, market development, production and go-to-market, utilizing his extensive industrialization […]

Research reveals gains and gaps in Aussie green initiatives

SAP reveals increasing Australian investment in sustainability solutions driven by competitiveness and profitability benefits 68% of Australian businesses see relationship between sustainability and competitiveness and profitability, leading to 11 point increase in businesses increasing their investments Australian organisations say their overall business performance is intrinsically linked to treating sustainability as a strategic priority – and […]

TAFE NSW graduate provides lifeline for endangered species

At a critical time for Australia’s threatened species, TAFE NSW is equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to a sustainable future. Skilling future workers with specialist conservation skills comes at a time when over 550 native Australian animals have been found at risk of becoming extinct, according to World Wildlife Fund […]

Ashurst advises Aquila Capital on procurement and portfolio financing of New Zealand solar PV projects

Global law firm Ashurst has advised Aquila Capital as international counsel on their procurement and portfolio financing of solar PV projects with an expected capacity of 180MWp in New Zealand. The portfolio forms part of a broader 1.4GW portfolio of solar PV assets to be developed by a joint venture between Aquila and Far North […]
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Therapeutic garden in bloom at Frankston Lighthouse home for youth

L-R: Nathan Chandler from Priority Plumbing; South East Water Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, Anita McKenzie; Ken Grigg from Priority Plumbing; Catherine Gayed and Charmaine White and  from The Lighthouse Foundation. The Lighthouse Foundation has created a therapeutic and sustainable garden at their home for vulnerable young people in Frankston City. With help of a South East […]

AIRTRUNK OPENS SECOND TOKYO HYPERSCALE DATA CENTRE TO ACCELERATE JAPAN’S DIGITAL FUTURE

AirTrunk’s platform in Japan offers over 430MW to meet hyperscale data centre demand from large technology companies Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk, has officially opened its second data centre in Tokyo, named AirTrunk TOK2 (TOK2). Scalable to over 110 megawatts (MW), TOK2 will be one of the largest data centres in Japan, supporting growing […]

Epson projects as the Australian Fashion Council host Innovation and Sustainability Showcase at Kirribilli House

(l-r) Jac Hunt, co-founder Jac + Jack, Mary-Lou Ryan, co-founder bassike, Alex Schuman, CEO Carla Zampatti, Bianca Spender, Founder Bianca Spender Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO AFC, Jodie Haydon, Marianne Perkovic, Chair AFC Board, Margie Woods, Founder Viktoria & Woods The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) with Jodie Haydon, Partner of the Prime Minister, hosted an Australian fashion sustainability event […]

Eco Voice Q & A: Satyajit Das, Author, on the responsibility of the ecotourist to the natural world.

Satyajit Das, Author, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals. Background Satyajit Das is a former banker, recognised as one of the world’s leading financial thinkers. He is the author of numerous books, including Traders, Guns & Money, Extreme Money, Banquet of Consequences and Fortune’s Fool, which examine the intersection between money […]

What Environmental Impacts are there from the Flood of Aussie Homes with Dark Roofs?

Houses in Apollo Bay, Victoria. Photo by Nao Takabayashi By Ruth Puddefoot. Mediterranean countries, such as Greece and Turkey, boast picturesque white houses famous for their ability to reflect sunlight and minimise solar heat absorption, ensuring comfort for their residents amidst the hot summer months. While Australia is renowned for its high temperatures and warm […]

Sunshine Hydro Finds Way to Cut Clean Hydrogen Production Cost Up To 40%

Would accelerate adoption of fuel as a renewable energy source for domestic and export markets Sunshine Hydro, known for its pioneering Superhybrid technology that enables carbon-free energy, has discovered an innovative approach to substantially lower the cost of producing clean hydrogen. By harnessing the ultra-efficient electrolysers developed by Australian renewable energy manufacturer Hysata, Sunshine Hydro’s […]
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