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- The Victorian company had planned to explore for conventional gas as well as coal seam gas
- Victorian Labor offers half-priced solar panels for homeowners in $1.24bn pledge Sun, 19 Aug 18, 12:24pmDaniel Andrews says owner-occupiers will have access to more than $4,000 each to install panels
- BIGs massive Lanescraper building may become Australias tallest tower Sat, 11 Aug 18, 6:00amBjarke Ingels Group has unveiled designs for the Lanescraper, a supertall building proposal that has been shortlisted for Melbourne’s Beulah Tower competition...
- Greens pressure Victoria to block national energy guarantee Thu, 2 Aug 18, 8:00amCampaign by Greens joins efforts by GetUp and Greenpeace to scuttle Turnbull government energy policy
- Josh Frydenberg flags two-stage talks to get energy guarantee over the line Mon, 30 Jul 18, 4:00amExclusive: Minister floats proposal to win states’ sign-off on Neg mechanism before a second meeting to discuss emissions targets
- This massive Sun Ray could sustainably power 220 homes in Melbourne Wed, 18 Jul 18, 4:00amWhat if renewable energy infrastructure could be both functional and beautiful? Exploring that notion is Italian architectural practice Antonio Maccà, who designed ‘Sun Ray,’ a massive solar collector that could generate...
- A light-filled extension turns an Australian home into an oasis of calm Wed, 13 Jun 18, 8:00amWhen clients approached Fitzroy-based architecture and interior design firm Taylor Knights for a home renovation and extension, they emphasized their desire for a calm and comfortable retreat...
- Coal-fired power stations caused surge in airborne mercury pollution, study finds Wed, 4 Apr 18, 4:05amSurvey says airborne mercury pollution from stations in Victoria’s Latrobe valley increased 37% in just 12 months
- Snowy Hydro: NSW and Victoria to sell their stakes to federal government Fri, 2 Mar 18, 8:38amDeal worth $6bn allows Malcolm Turnbull to proceed with plan to expand hydro to boost east coast grid
- Green-roofed holiday home is fashioned from three shipping containers Wed, 21 Feb 18, 10:04pmLed by a desire to reduce landscape impact, Melbourne-based Studio Edwards turned to cargotecture for a sustainably minded getaway on the Surf Coast in Victoria, Australia...
- Beautiful PET lamps combat plastic waste around the world Fri, 2 Feb 18, 8:30pmThe National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial is in full swing and one of our favorite pieces on display at the massive art event is the brilliant and beautiful PET lamps that combine indigenous Australian craftsmanship...
- Victoria's blackouts, Hazelwood's closure and the search for someone to blame Tue, 30 Jan 18, 5:16pmThe blackouts appear to have been caused by fuses blowing in substations rather than being a problem with supply
- Political Vandals: Victoria, the diesel state, bans, hides, cheap cleaner gas, blames fuses, air conditioners Mon, 29 Jan 18, 6:06pmHow much do we hate Lignite Gas? Victoria is suffering the largest rises in wholesale electricity prices in the country, as it sits on large gas fields that it won’t touch...
- This highly insulated modular home is completely self-sustaining Tue, 16 Jan 18, 9:30pmGoing off grid isn’t just for solo meditative retreats—nowadays you can comfortably bring the whole family along. Australian firm Modscape recently completed their latest custom modular build called Franklinford, an off-grid...
- Cozy timber home embraces the Australian bush with a split form Thu, 28 Dec 17, 10:00pmMoloney Architects completed the Two Halves Home, a striking timber-clad home that takes its name from its two seemingly separated but interconnected pavilions...