The Outdoors NSW & ACT Climate Change Committee asked the outdoor industry for feedback in 2021 regarding their position on climate change.
The Committee would now like to request an update to see what has changed in the last two years regarding the industry's position.
Your responses are appreciated and will help to inform future projects for the Outdoor Industry.
The NSW Sustainability Awards celebrates and honours trailblazers and innovators who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable future for NSW. It is an opportunity to showcase your remarkable efforts and contributions towards sustainability. Submit your entry before September 8th to contribute to the broader sustainability discourse in NSW and receive the recognition you truly deserve.
Read MoreAustmine and Austrade have partnered to promote the sustainability leadership and expertise of Australian METS companies to the global mining industry through an e-publication. This will be a publicly available document and may be showcased on Austmine and Austrade websites. It is envisaged that this publication would be used by Austrade’s overseas posts and Austmine at various international trade exhibitions and conferences to actively promote the green credentials of Australian METS companies to global markets.
To nominate to be included in this 'Australian METS: Accelerating Sustainable Mining' e-publication, click LEARN MORE.
Read MoreThe NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has placed the HumeLink Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on public exhibition. The EIS describes the potential environmental, economic and social impacts from HumeLink, and proposes measures to reduce, minimise or mitigate those impacts.
Read MoreThe Albanese Government has today published the eSafety Commissioner’s Roadmap for age verification and complementary measures to prevent and mitigate harms to children from online pornography, along with the Government’s response. The Roadmap considers the feasibility of implementing a regime of mandatory age verification to address risks and harms associated with children’s encounters with online pornography.
Read MoreOn behalf of the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, you are invited to participate in draft Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy.
The purpose of this survey is to understand suppliers’ views on the draft Policy and its requirements with to feedback to be considered in future stages of the draft Policy development.
Read MoreThe Albanese Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting First Nations languages with the release today of Australia’s Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032.
The Plan was jointly launched by First Nations leaders on the Directions Group for the International Decade and Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, at the PULiiMA Indigenous Language and Technology Conference on Larrakia Country in Darwin.
Read MoreCyber Wardens pilot event was held in Wagga Wagga in 4 August 2023.
Cyber Wardens helps small business owners improve their cyber security skills and provides training to defend against digital break-ins and keep cyber criminals out of their business. With cyber-crime on the rise, it is essential that small business review their current cyber security. This program provides free training and a simple education tool to build a cyber-smart small business workforce.
Read MoreThis year’s National Forestry Day was celebrated at National Foresters’ Grove, Lavington, today Tuesday 22 August.
The day was hosted by the Murray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH) and Softwoods Working Group (SWG) and marked by a tree-planting ceremony followed by morning tea at National Foresters’ Grove, Wagga Road, Lavington.
A dinner was held at Huon Hill, Wodonga, last night (Monday), which the chair of MRFH and SWG Peter Crowe OAM, said provided a great opportunity for the forestry industry to engage in insightful conversations and foster connections within the industry.
Read MoreThe Australian Government’s vision for an east coast high-speed rail network has taken another important step forward today, with the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) meeting in Newcastle for the first time.
The Board’s meeting in Newcastle follows on from its detailed briefing with New South Wales transport officials yesterday regarding the existing rail corridor between Sydney and Newcastle.
HSRA commenced operations on 13 June 2023 to lead, plan, develop, coordinate, oversee and monitor the construction and operation of a high-speed rail network in Australia.
Read MoreHyne Timber is pleased to announce, a 12-month partnership with the Ngarigo Toomaroombah Kunama Namadgi Indigenous Corporation to support the development of the Ngarigo Culture Reserve in Tumbarumba.
The Ngarigo Culture Reserve is the first of its kind for the town and is already attracting busses of visitors despite the development being in early stages.
Read MoreThe Australian Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships grants program is now open for applications.
The regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP) will provide grant funding for precincts that seek to deliver transformative investment in regional, rural and remote Australia based on the aims of unifying regional places, growing their economies and serving their communities.
The program will focus on a partnership approach, bringing together governments and communities to deliver regional precincts that are tailored to local needs and have a shared vision for how that precinct connects to the region.
Read MoreThe Department of Social Services is offering up to one-third of the cost to build Changing Places facilities in Local Government Areas (LGAs) that currently do not have one.
Changing Places are accessible toilets with extra features and more space to meet the needs of people with disability and their carers.
This funding offer can supplement other sources of funding, including from various levels of government, community grants and private enterprises.
Twenty-one new industry-led projects will receive vital funding from the Australian Government through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
$3.8 million will be invested into 12 heavy vehicle safety initiatives through Round 8 of the HVSI program, including for roadside health and wellness screening, driver training and increasing vulnerable road user safety.
Read MoreThe Albanese Government has today released submissions received as part of its public consultation on modernising of postal services and supporting the long-term financial stability of Australia Post.
Over 1,000 submissions – including from individuals, community organisations, charities, businesses, and all levels of government – outlined views and opinions on how postal services are currently used and what is needed for the postal service in the future.
One of Australia’s most recognised wine names, McWilliam’s Wines, has just announced the grand reopening of its newly refreshed Hanwood Cellar Door, with doors of the iconic ‘barrel’ opening on August 11. As one of an exclusive few oversized tourist landmarks around Australia, McWilliam’s expansive barrel-shaped cellar door was first opened in 1973, and this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Read MoreAlmost half of all Sky Muster Plus customers in rural and regional areas have taken up new uncapped satellite broadband made possible by the Albanese Government’s investments to deliver a better NBN.
Since its launch on 1 June, more than 21,000 homes and businesses have signed up to the new Sky Muster Plus Premium service which offers customers uncapped data 24 hours a day and faster speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
The Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, is developing the National Housing and Homelessness Plan (the Plan) to help more Australians access safe and affordable housing.
The Plan will set out a shared national vision to improve housing outcomes and help address homelessness in Australia, and identify reforms needed across the responsibilities of different levels of government to achieve this vision.
Read MoreApplications are now open for the latest round of the Innovate with NBN grants program, which supports individuals, businesses and organisations across regional and remote Australia to take their technology-led ideas to the next level.
Delivered by NBN Co in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute, the grants will support innovators and entrepreneurs deliver game-changing projects that enhance the digital capabilities of communities and businesses.