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From fires to floods: RMIT experts available for comment on the weather disasters in the eastern states

6 October 2023

Within days, eastern Australia has been attacked at both ends by bushfires and flooding. Is Australia ready? Dr Erica Kuligowski, Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow Topics: evacuation issues and planning, emergency communications, impacts to communities Dr Erica Kuligowski is studying evacuation and emergency communications during bushfire, building fires, and other hazards. She has led interdisciplinary research studies … Continued

Oxfam reaction to Australia rejoining Green Climate Fund

6 October 2023

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In response to the announcement that Australia will rejoin the global Green Climate Fund, Oxfam Australia Climate Justice Strategic Lead Melissa Bungcaras said: “Oxfam welcomes the announcement yesterday that Australia will rejoin the Green Climate Fund – the major global climate finance fund supporting developing countries to respond to the impacts of the climate crisis. … Continued

Schneider Electric announces winning teams in its Go Green 2023 student competition

6 October 2023

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Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the winners of Schneider Go Green, an annual competition that invites university students from around the globe to share their ideas for innovations that can help make the world cleaner, more inclusive, and more sustainable. Eight teams – each representing … Continued

Electrification expo shows how to cut bills, emissions

5 October 2023

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Electrify Boroondara, a community-led, volunteer powered alliance dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future is hosting Boroondara’s first electrification expo this weekend. The free expo, held at Hawthorn Arts Centre on Sunday 8 October from 10am – 4pm, will provide free expert advice on how households can shift to a zero emission life and benefit. “Our community is eager to … Continued

Newcastle fishers encouraged to round up yabby traps to help restore fish habitat

4 October 2023

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Recreational fishers in the Hunter Valley area will have the chance on Sunday to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at the upcoming Gone Fishing Day at Lake Macquarie. Join OzFish Lake Macquarie Chapter to do a spot of fishing and enjoy the habitats we work hard … Continued

Mid North Coast fishers encouraged to round up yabby traps to help restore fish habitat

4 October 2023

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Recreational fishers in the Mid North Coast area will have the chance on Sunday to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at the upcoming Gone Fishing Day at Manning Point. For this year’s Gone Fishing Day, the OzFish Manning Chapter wants to inspire the next generation of … Continued

Northern Tablelands fishers encouraged to round up yabby traps to help restore fish habitat

4 October 2023

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Recreational fishers in the Armidale area will have the chance on Sunday to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at the upcoming Gone Fishing Day at Malpas Dam. Join OzFish Northern Tablelands Chapter and the Guyra Anglers Club at the dam for lots of fun for the … Continued

Energy efficiency doesn’t stack up when commercial buildings blow savings up the chimney

4 October 2023

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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia Many people are familiar with the “Stack Effect” or “Chimney Effect” of energy losses occurring in their homes. It takes place when warm air rises in a house and cold air enters to replace it (or vice-versa, with conditioned cool air displacing downwards in summer). … Continued

Sydney-siders most interested in living in an even ‘smarter city model’, compared to other Aussie cities

4 October 2023

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AUSTRALIA – 4 October 2023 [For immediate release] Capterra, the leading B2B software search site, has announced the findings of its latest study, showing that most Australian city residents (86%) think introducing a smart city will improve their quality of life. The study, designed to encourage SMEs to consider contributing to smart city growth, also … Continued

86% of citizens think that implementing a smart city strategy will improve their quality of life

4 October 2023

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