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Latin America moves centerstage in drive for accountability on biodiversity impacts

By Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America   Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali. COP16: local […]

AUSTRALIANS EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY BUT IT COMES AT A PRICE

  Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their products just above their purchase limits. Over 1,000 Australians were surveyed as part of a larger global report gauging […]

TOMRA leads global effort in circular economy: Takes on the role as Business Champion of the Global Circularity Protocol

TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling […]

Yutong Releases YEA Technology in Asia-Pacific: The First EV-Specific Platform for Commercial Vehicles

YEA technology integrates software and hardware to support all-scenario needs of buses Launch coincides with the debut of Yutong’s E7S electric bus Company introduces its first Australian-manufactured E12 battery electric chassis Yutong announces Global Carbon Free Forest initiative pledging to plant a tree for every bus sold Yutong, a global leading manufacturer of buses and […]

Stay Tuned To Our Planet: This new YouTube series is helping youth turn climate anxiety into action

A first of its kind docuseries with Australia’s leading ‘eco-warriors’ has been released to help inspire, educate and activate the next generation around climate action. A new YouTube and TikTok series, Stay Tuned To Our Planet (STTOP), has launched in Australia to equip young people with the tools they need to take climate action and […]
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I AM [Sculpture]

The City of Greater Geelong is proud to announce the completion of "I AM" sculpture, temporarily located on the forecourt of the Carousel at...

ABBAMANIA [They’re back]

It's been the reunion we have all dreamed about, but thought would never happen.  It was even once rumoured that the band were offered...

TENDER FOR $15 MILLION NTH BELLARINE AQUATIC FACILITY

A tender will be released on Saturday inviting submissions for the construction on a new $15 million outdoor aquatic facility in Drysdale, which will...

VOTING NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 GEELONG CALENDAR

The Geelong calendar competition is now open for public vote. After receiving more than 1300 entries we have shortlisted two photos per month. Vote now on...

TRAFFIC VOLUME AND SPEED IN CURLEWIS TO BE MONITORED

New road measures to be explored Local residents will be encouraged to provide their feedback on proposed new traffic calming measures for Tivoli Drive, Curlewis. Council...

GEELONG AND SURROUNDING AREAS TIME TO CLEAN UP YOUR ACT

It’s spring cleaning time! Homes, backyards, sheds and garages across the region are undergoing much-needed clean outs to clear the clutter, and hopefully keep it...
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