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Growth industry: Data measures farms’ true sustainability

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La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future ‘sustainability ratings’ on consumer food and fibre products.   Published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, the measurement, developed across 50 mixed grazing and cropping farms in south‑eastern Australia, addresses one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture: the rising demand for accurate, farm‑level data on … Continued

It’s the numbers, stupid! — Sustainable Population Australia rejects race-based immigration rhetoric

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  Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) has rejected any suggestion that immigrants should be judged by race, religion or cultural background, stating that Australia’s population challenges are driven by scale, not identity. SPA argues that rapid population expansion — from any source — is placing pressure on: • Housing affordability and availability • Infrastructure funding and … Continued

Tigo Energy Global Quality Program Marks 1,500 Green Glove Installer Engagements

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Continuous quality improvement produces better outcomes for solar customers with Green Glove installer support, and business process updates internally and in the field. LOS GATOS, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo” or “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced that the Company’s vast network of solar installers … Continued

NVES results reinforce need to maintain Electric Car Discount

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The first performance results of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) are encouraging but NALSPA warns that without ongoing support, including maintaining the FBT exemption, Australia will fall short on EV uptake and its climate targets. The NVES Regulator’s 2025 results show that about 12 per cent of vehicles covered by the NVES were electric, … Continued

Alcoa Furthers Approvals Modernization with Australian Government

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PERTH, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) (“Alcoa” or the “Company”), today announced Alcoa of Australia has agreed with the Australian Federal Government to further modernize the approvals framework for its Western Australian mining activities under Australia’s federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). Alcoa of Australia will undertake a Strategic … Continued

Five Year Koala Study Reveals New Populations in Gippsland

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A five year study of two forest areas in south east, South Gippsland has found a relatively unknown population of Strzelecki koalas. Strzelecki koalas are Victoria’s and South Australia’s only genetically diverse koalas, not impacted by Victoria’s translocation program. The surveys were based on locating koala scats (faeces). Land Use Researcher from Friends of the … Continued

Raising the Roof for Child Safety

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Key Facts: More than 90 local trades and suppliers are contributing time and materials to build the home. The home is being constructed in The Enclave, Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. The slab is complete, frames are erected and the roof is about to be raised. The home will go to auction mid-year, with 100% of … Continued