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First published in 2003, Eco Voice is your go-to publication for sustainability news in Australia. Eco Voice prides itself as an independent news platform with a clear focus on sustainability, with articles coming from a diverse range of contributors – all levels of government, corporations, not-for-profits, community groups, small to medium sized businesses, universities, research organisations, together with input from international sources. Eco Voice values community, conservation and commerce. Eco Voice is a media partner of the prestigious Australian Banksia Sustainability Awards – The Peak Sustainability Awards.
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Cushman & Wakefield releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Leading global commercial real estate firm highlights progress toward sustainability targets, diversity metrics and more Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The ESG Report covers the firm’s global impact and progress across key ESG areas during 2022, and progress […]
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A big welcome for a small SHED

Left to right: QUT third-year architecture student Irene Wirawan and first-year student Brianna Doyle help launch the SHED as part of QUT Sustainability Week. Picture: QUT QUT Sustainability Week opens this week with the launch of a student-led on-campus hub with real-world impact that has been shortlisted for a prestigious Australasian award. More than 200 students […]
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Whale shark health relies on habitat, diet – and the right mix of microbes

Photo Courtesy: M Doane (Flinders University) Loss of habitat and human activities such as fishing and shipping pose a grave threat to wildlife but diseases driven by the smallest organisms in the ocean are a less understood side of marine conservation. These diverse and abundant microbiome communities perform complex processes on skin and tissue of […]
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Carnivorous critters: Researchers discover new Aussie mammals

Two new species of Australia’s tiniest meat-eating marsupials – planigales – have been discovered by a team led by researchers working at QUT in Brisbane and the Western Australian Museum in Perth. Until recently there were four types of known planigale species in Australia, but now there are six. The newly identified desert-dwelling species are […]
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Veggies take root in school lunch menus

Australian kids are set to get a healthy boost following the launch of a national initiative to get more veggies on school lunch menus and transform students’ attitudes toward getting their daily serves. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by the Healthy Kids Association, over the next three years primary school canteens across Australia will […]
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Unlocking the Heart of the Land: National Gathering Unites First Nations Wisdom for a Resilient Future

Barry Hunter on Djabugay Country ©Annette Ruzicka  The Biri Bulmba Budang National Custodians of Country Gathering (the Gathering) starts today in Cairns with over 600 delegates from across Australia. The inaugural event, hosted by First Nations people and led by the Firesticks Alliance, aims to foster collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to work together […]
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Power-hungry kitchen appliances cost Aussies almost $900 million every year

Anthony Plummer and his family As households face a rise in energy bills amid a cost-of-living crisis, new research reveals that Australians’ inefficient energy-guzzling cooking appliances are costing households almost $900 million[i] every year. Topping the list of offending appliances are electric ovens. Owned by seven in ten (69 per cent) Australians, in a typical week, […]
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Community housing makes every drop count through retrofit program

Kristy Begbie, Senior Case Worker, Fusion Mornington Peninsula and James Mellerich, Plumber install a new dishwasher at a community property as part of the Community Housing Retrofit Program. South East Water (Victoria, Australia) has supported not-for-profit organisations across Melbourne’s south-east to save 18.6 million litres of water and reduce their bills through the Community Housing […]
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Opens CSL’s New Global Headquarters and Centre for Research & Development

State-of-the-art facility strengthens Melbourne’s world-class biomedical precinct. Australia today ushered in a new era in scientific and medical innovation, with Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese officially opening CSL’s new Global Headquarters and Centre for Research and Development (R&D) in the Parkville biomedical precinct in Melbourne. Part of a A$2 billion infrastructure investment program in […]
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Sheet Society Launch Cloud Corn™️ – The Innovative Range Of Quilts & Pillows Made From 100% Plant Source Fibres

Leading Australian bedding brand, Sheet Society, are expanding its home offering with the launch of Cloud Corn™️ Quilts and Pillows, a premium, plant-based sleep solution that offers a vegan alternative to down and feather, without the price tag. A new proprietary fibre to Sleep Society and innovation in the textile industry, Cloud Corn™️ is a natural and more […]
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MedCart Marketplace Launches OME Outsourcing: Revolutionizing Ecommerce with Expert Virtual Assistant Services

MedCart, Australia’s leading medical marketplace, is excited to announce the official launch of OME Outsourcing, an innovative virtual assistant services company specializing in e-commerce support. OME Outsourcing is dedicated to providing customized virtual assistant services that focus on improving the efficiency and productivity of online retailers. Our expert...

Can mobile notary services near me authenticate historical documents?

Curious about whether those mobile notaries you spot-zipping from one place to another can also deal with ancient scripts and dusty documents for museums? They're not just about sealing deals and real estate transactions. Check out what mobile notaries can do in the world of historical documents...

Investing in Women Luncheon – Monday 20 May – Melbourne

How are you Investing in Women? Women's Network Australia, in partnership with Lander & Rogers, invites you to share a light lunch and panel discussion as we focus on this critical question. Speakers include: Amy Crookes, who plays a key role in EY’s global procurement team, driving supplier diversity and inclusion, and ESG...

RESEARCH REVEALS OUR CONFUSION AROUND BINNING BATTERIES COULD BE TO BLAME FOR INCREASE IN FIRES

New data from Cleanaway shows almost half (45 per cent) of Australians don’t know where to go to dispose of batteries, which could be contributing to at least one fire a week. Australia’s largest waste management company Cleanaway, has today released the findings of its 2024 Recycling Behaviours Report, unveiling the concerning battery disposal habits that are carrying […]

New Data Shows Millions Of Australians Continue to Prioritise Healthier, Sustainable, Products Despite Cost-Of-Living Pressures

Naturally Good Expo will be on this 3-4 June at the ICC in Sydney, Darling Harbour Demand for natural, chemical-free products claiming to be better for both personal health and the planet is high, according to a recent national research poll conducted for Naturally Good, the leading natural products trade event in Australia. The survey, […]

Convention Centre announces 5 year sustainability strategy

In a further pledge to operating in an environmentally conscious way, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has launched their 5-year Sustainability Strategy. The strategy provides a structured and staged approach to GCCEC’s dedication to minimising environmental impact. The organisation is actively contributing to the global effort by aligning to UN Sustainable Development […]

$15K Omnia Art Prize and Exhibition to be announced 24 May

Vibrant, culturally-rich and thought-provoking, the Omnia Art Prize is a premier annual prize and exhibition celebrating Australian contemporary artists. This prestigious $15,000 prize champions contemporary artists nationally at every stage of their careers,  bringing together communities and artists across a full weekend of exhibition and events. Proceeds...

PakTech begins manufacturing in Australia, announces recycling partnership with Endeavour Group

PakTech announces partnership with market leader Endeavour Group, to double down on recycling scheme and commitment to the Australian circular economy PakTech, the leading producer of 100% recycled and recyclable multipack packaging solutions, has today announced a new partnership with Endeavour Group and the launch of its local manufacturing in Australia. The news comes as […]

OzHarvest, BioPak and Alastair McLeod team up to feed Brisbane’s most vulnerable and fight the war on waste

OzHarvest, BioPak and acclaimed Australian chef and TV personality Alastair McLeod have today teamed up to host a zero-waste cooking event ‘Cooking for Change’ to help feed some of Brisbane’s most vulnerable communities and fight the war on waste. Held at Suncoast Fresh in Rocklea, the day included top innovations driving change in the food service industry, with food rescue and composting noted as […]

Dandy-Con

I’m so excited to write about Dandy-Con I almost lost my ability to word good. Set at the fabulous Dandnong Library at 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. I attended on the 27th April which is not that long ago. This might have been their second convention, with the...

Singapore Airlines Group orders sustainable aviation fuel from Neste

Source: Singapore Airlines SIA and Scoot the first airlines operating out of Changi Airport to receive SAF produced in Neste’s refinery in Singapore Neste to deliver blended SAF directly to Changi Airport’s fuel hydrant system, reinforcing their end-to-end SAF supply chain capabilities in Singapore Neste and the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group have signed an agreement […]

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