Extreme Weather

2024-05-22

Victorian communities are now better equipped to deal with power outages caused by extreme weather, thanks to recent investments in energy resilience. A new Energy Resilience Hub has been established at Monbulk RSL, joining 25...

2024-11-05

Victoria has unveiled its plan to transition from a diesel-powered bus fleet to zero-emission buses, setting the stage for a cleaner, more sustainable public transport system. The Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Plan will guide the...

2024-11-01

Over 80,000 seniors in Victoria have embraced the digital age, with the digital version of the Seniors Card now available for download through the Service Victoria app. Since its launch in June 2023, the digital...

2024-10-31

Victoria is enhancing its energy security and preparing for the future with the development of additional offshore gas storage. The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2024, recently passed in the Victorian Parliament...

2024-11-12

The first 3D-printed social housing project in New South Wales has begun construction in Dubbo. The innovative development will create two modern two-bedroom duplexes for Aboriginal tenants, reducing construction time and costs. The project is...

2024-11-08

Legal Aid NSW has launched a new client portal designed to provide easier access to legal services. The platform offers real-time case updates, document uploads, and simplified communication, helping clients, especially those in rural or...

2024-10-28

A new initiative is set to test advanced technology for improved early detection of floods and bushfires in New South Wales (NSW). With a focus on enhancing the state’s emergency response, the project will explore...

2024-10-01

A new position, the Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate, has been created in Queensland to help drive job creation in the state's growing renewable energy sector. Aaron Johnstone, with nearly 30 years of experience in public...

2024-09-30

Small and medium-sized businesses across Queensland will soon receive free access to a cybersecurity solution, designed to protect them from online threats such as phishing, scams, and data breaches. The $15 million initiative aims to...

2024-09-28

Ipswich City Council has secured a deal with CleanCo Queensland to power its major facilities with 100% renewable energy starting 1 October 2024. The agreement will significantly reduce the city's carbon footprint, using energy sourced...

Improving energy resilience to extreme weather

VIC

Road Map Towards A Zero Emission Bus Fleet Launched

Over 80,000 Seniors Embrace Digital Access with New Seniors Card

Victoria Secures Additional Gas Storage for Energy Transition

NSW

Construction Begins on NSW’s First 3D-Printed Social Housing Project

New Client Portal Simplifies Legal Aid NSW Services

New Technology to Enhance Early Detection of Floods and Bushfires

QLD

New Role to Boost Jobs in Queensland's Renewable Energy Sector

Free Cybersecurity Solution to Protect Queensland’s Small Businesses

Ipswich Embraces 100% Renewable Energy with New Agreement