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25/09/2025

One of the highlights from the local government summit earlier this month was from Michael Spencer of Monash University....

One of the highlights from the local government summit earlier this month was from Michael Spencer of Monash University.

25/09/2025

Global Property Linked Finance initiative launched, Vinnies breaks ground on social and affordable homes, Ingham property aims for nation's largest solar rooftop farm, McNab and Powershift, and more

Global Property Linked Finance initiative launched, Vinnies breaks ground on social and affordable homes, Ingham property aims for nation's largest solar rooftop farm, McNab and Powershift, and more

25/09/2025

Reactions to the violent authoritarian outbreaks in America, Russia and the Middle East are changing rapidly. Reason is re-emerging as the proper foundation of policy action, thankfully displacing ideological belief.

Reactions to the violent authoritarian outbreaks in America, Russia and the Middle East are changing rapidly. Reason is re-emerging as the proper foundation of policy action, thankfully displacing ideological belief.

25/09/2025

The main reason is that governing bodies are separating climate adaptation from climate disaster resilience.

The main reason is that governing bodies are separating climate adaptation from climate disaster resilience.

24/09/2025

How do you get regional communities who like the idea of solar and batteries and want to jump into the various programs on offer, but don’t know where to start?

How do you get regional communities who like the idea of solar and batteries and want to jump into the various programs on offer, but don’t know where to start?

23/09/2025

While rooftop solar is increasingly common and cost-effective in standalone homes, apartment blocks – especially in the social housing sector – face unique barriers

While rooftop solar is increasingly common and cost-effective in standalone homes, apartment blocks – especially in the social housing sector – face unique barriers

23/09/2025

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19/09/2025

At the Festival of Regenerative Urbanisms debate on Abundance on Wednesday night at the University of Sydney, six panellists slam dunked as many views as they could into a tight but exciting four-minute format....

At the Festival of Regenerative Urbanisms debate on Abundance on Wednesday night at the University of Sydney, six panellists slam dunked as many views as they could into a tight but exciting four-minute format.

18/09/2025

The federal government has announced a long-awaited climate change target for 2035, committing to a reduction in emissions of between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels.

The federal government has announced a long-awaited climate change target for 2035, committing to a reduction in emissions of between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels.

18/09/2025

Australia’s new emission reduction target of 62–70% by 2035 is meant to demonstrate we are doing our part to hold climate change well below 2°C.

Australia’s new emission reduction target of 62–70% by 2035 is meant to demonstrate we are doing our part to hold climate change well below 2°C.

18/09/2025

The New South Wales government’s long-awaited planning reforms finally hit the decks on Wednesday. And it was met with mixed reactions. Planners and property interests welcomed the move, but local government did not.

The New South Wales government’s long-awaited planning reforms finally hit the decks on Wednesday. And it was met with mixed reactions. Planners and property interests welcomed the move, but local government did not.

18/09/2025

Australia emissions targets ‘too timid’; robots and construction labour clean fuels; data centres and jobs

Australia emissions targets ‘too timid’; robots and construction labour clean fuels; data centres and jobs