WA’s Witchcliffe Ecovillage aims high on sustainability and …
WEBJun 10, 2021 · CASE STUDY: Many of us dream of one day founding a community of our own; composed of like-minded individuals with a shared vision of sustainability and community values. One group in Western Australia are turning their vision into a reality in the form of Witchcliffe Ecovillage, which when complete will serve as home to around 700 people and be a model of sustainability for communities worldwide.
Perth’s carbon neutral certified apartment building - The Fifth Estate
WEBDuncan Murray 22 July 2021. A build-to-rent development in Perth has been certified carbon neutral under the government’s Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Buildings, with claims it could be the first nationally. Featuring 264 apartments under the banner, Element 27, the project is managed and leased by developer Sentinel Fund ...
Meet the Adelaide fintech startup that’s about to revolutionise …
WEBJul 4, 2022 · Home owners could soon save money on loans and insurance by making their homes more energy efficient, while banks and insurers gain new insights into the sustainability of their residential portfolios, thanks to Adelaide-based fintech startup ValAi.
Greenspace could increasingly impact property prices
WEBApr 28, 2021 · The latest by Corelogic, found a “positive but weak” correlation between greenspace and housing prices in Sydney. However, spokesperson Tim Lawless said this could come down to several factors unique to the city, and that the correlation may become more pronounced over time if greenspaces become more scarce. Tim Lawless.
Australia’s $4.2bn climate tech startup sector is booming – Mick ...
WEBJun 28, 2022 · Dishing up a Climate Salad. In an interview with The Fifth Estate, Liubinskas describes Climate Salad as being more of a supportive community network than a professional services organisation.. Member companies get help with recruiting their teams, raising capital and growing their supporter base, along with community peer-to-peer support, workshops, mentoring, tools, content, events ...
Ninety per cent of Australian consumers want sustainable products
WEBSep 10, 2020 · Nine in 10 Australian consumers are more likely to purchase ethical and sustainable products according to a new research, with the survey also revealing that 85 per cent of consumers want retailers and brands to be more transparent about the sustainability of their products. Jan Arreza 10 September 2020. Paul Roper, chief commercial officer at ...
Woodside under fire for greenwashing, gaslighting and cultural ...
WEBUpdate 19 May 5pm (AEST): Woodside Petroleum has been accused of gaslighting the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, investor groups and the climate concerns of the community, at its “chaotic” annual general meeting today, where shareholders voted in favour of the fossil fuel giant merging with BHP.
ISPT's 500 Bourke Street: a case for deep retrofit and high tenant ...
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Corporates such as TAL Insurance, Russell Kennedy Lawyers, Holding Redlich, PKF, the Victorian Legal Services Board and Wotton + Kearney have quickly moved into ISPT’s retrofitted building at 500 Bourke Street Melbourne. For TAL it’s a third time tenancy. So what’s the big attraction?
Metricon Homes founder Mario Biasin passes aged 71
WEBMay 17, 2022 · Mr Biasin jointly founded Metricon alongside the late George Kline in 1976, growing it to employ around 2500 people across Australia’s eastern seaboard with around 4000 homes currently under construction. The company issued a statement regarding his passing at the age of 71, stating that it is understood he was …
Sectoral emissions targets announced - The Fifth Estate
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Bowen said the government would develop the decarbonisation plans with industry, the climate movement, experts, unions and the community. The Property Council, which has long advocated for a sector specific plan, said the built environment would expect to shoulder its load, noting that buildings account for 50 per cent of Australia’s electricity use and 23 per cent of all emissions through ...