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Info and sites that help with building a sustainable and green home in Australia and useful government agencies to be aware of. Also advice on dealing with architects and builders.

Even those who despise arachnids can’t help but fall for the gorgeous peacock spider. And now there are even more of them to admire. Researchers from Australia have just announced the discovery of four new species and one...

Australia’s first carbon positive and zero waste home to achieve a “10 Star” energy rating has popped up in Cape Paterson, Victoria. Designed in collaboration with Clare Cousin Architects, this impressive dwelling is...

This family in Australia completely shifted the way they source their food - with remarkable success. When wife Nici suffered an illness, the Coopers decided to start growing their own produce at home in Newcastle, and now...

August 28, 2017 / 4:16 AM / 2 days ago From Reuters Reuters Staff SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia could adopt a clean energy target by the end of the year, heeding the call of national energy providers and scientists as...

Renewable energy is taking over Australia. New figures reveal the sector generated enough electricity for 70 percent of Australian homes during the last financial year, according to Green Energy Markets. But even better than...

Tesla has pioneered massive battery storage projects this year, such as a 396 Powerpack facility in Southern California. But a recent project in Queensland, Australia reveals installations don't always need to be huge to...

Tesla's taking to the streets to demonstrate their clean technology. A Model X is pulling around a tiny house showcasing a solar power system and Powerwall, giving the curious a way to check out their renewable technology...

Austin Maynard Architects continues their valiant fight against the cookie-cutter McMansions of Australia with a beautiful new project built from recycled red brick...

Austin Maynard Architects continues their valiant fight against the cookie-cutter McMansions of Australia with a beautiful new project built of recycled red brick...

Melbourne-based Branch Studio Architects crafted this dark and handsome number hidden away among the trees in Victoria. Built as a house extension with a master suite, the Pavilion Between Trees features rammed-charcoal walls,...

Melbourne-based Branch Studio Architects crafted this dark and handsome number hidden away among the trees in Victoria. Built as a house extension with a master suite, the Pavilion Between Trees features rammed-charcoal walls,...

Energy From The Daily Caller Chris White 9:57 PM 07/31/2017 Australian scientists at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) ordered a review of temperature recording instruments after the government agency was caught tampering with...

Breaking News: From the “trust me, I’m a scientist department” comes this story from soon-to-be-50%-renewables Queensland.  By Peter Campion Photo: Professor Miller was appointed to the role of chief scientist in December...

Energy infrastructure of the past, like oil refineries and rigs, aren't typically considered beautiful. But as the world transitions to more renewable sources of power, what if utility-scale energy installations could double...

Al Gore’s bombast and hypocrisy, an energy debacle “no one saw coming,” lessons for USA Paul Driessen The Wall Street Journal called it the energy shortage “no one saw coming.” Actually, a lot of people did see...