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EcoVoice
Free climate change, sustainability, conservation news & views.
Website Address: http://www.ecovoice.com.au
Sustainable Insight Blog
This is Sustainable Insight's Blog, which includes news, articles, book reviews and interesting tips on sustainability and the environment
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Agriculture
Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) is an independent association of persons and organisations interested in agricultural, resource and environmental economics.
Website Address: http://www.aares.info
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Austrlaian Government resource on fisheries
Website Address: http://www.frdc.com.au
Education
Teach Sustainability.com.au - Sustainable Living Challenge
All resources available on this site aim to assist teachers to deliver learning outcomes that increase the capacity of the next generation to create a sustainable future.
Pengiun Books
Pengiun Books is a leading international publisher of books. They are also a main supplier of books and educational resources to Sustainable Insight.
Website Address: http://www.penguin.com.au
Solar Training, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy Education-Boots on the Roof
Boots on the Roof, delivers top-quality market-ready training programs for solar energy industry professionals. These solar energy courses are ideal for fast growing solar companies, Electrical and General Contractors, Licensed Electricians and Other Business people.
Sustainable Jamboree
Local Community group in and working for the Brisbane City Council Jamboree Ward (Centenary suburbs). sustainable Jamboree which aims to educate, activate and facilitate towards a more sustainable community in partnership with households, schools and businesses. They also advocate to government
Environmental Climate Change
Carbon Equity Project Australia
An Australian information portal on climate change.
Website Address: http://www.carbonequity.info
Environmental Conservation and Education
Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians.
Website Address: http://www.acfonline.org.au
Environmental Economics
Australian New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics
ANZSEE is the Australasian chapter of the International Society for Ecological Economics.
Website Address: http://www.anzsee.org
Environmental Law
National Environmental Law Association
NELA is a multi-disciplinary organisation serving the needs of practitioners in law, planning, natural resources and environmental management, environmental science and environmental impact assessment, to obtain and exchange information on issues relevant to environmental law and policy.
Website Address: http://www.nela.org.au
Queensland Environmental Law Association
The Queensland Environmental Law Association is a not-for-profit organisation. If you work with planning and environmental law, or you would like improve your understanding of it, then QELA will help.
Website Address: http://www.qela.com.au
Environmental Management
WetlandLink
WetlandLink is an information service designed to bring together significant wetland news to assist landholders to care for their wetlands efficiently and effectively.
The information in WetlandLink is specifically relevant to landowners on the NSW Coast. However, the science, legislative and administrative environment and case studies from those involved in wetland management will provide insights for wetland managers the world over.
CERES Community Environment Park
CERES (the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies) is a community environment project located beside the Merri Creek in Brunswick. CERES is also the name of the Roman Goddess for agriculture. CERES aims to foster awareness and action on environmental and social issues affecting urban areas. The site has displays and functional demonstrations on a range of environmental issues to show just what can be achieved at household, community and global levels.
Website Address: http://www.ceres.org.au
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators
AABR was established in 1986 out of concern for the continuing survival and integrity of bushland and its dependent fauna in or near bushland areas, and seeks new members and friends for promoting good work practices in natural areas. The Association's aim is to foster and encourage sound ecological practices of bushland management by qualified people, and to promote the study and practice of Bush Regeneration.
Website Address: http://www.aabr.org.au
Gardening
KidsGrow
Kidsgrow aims to encourage schools to get kids gardening and having postive experiences wth plants.
Website Address: http://www.kidsgrow.com.au
Seedsavers
The Seed Savers' Network was founded in 1986 to preserve the diversity of our cultural plants.
Website Address: http://www.seedsavers.net
Permaculture Research Institute
The Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) is an international non-profit charitable organization working with communities worldwide to expand the knowledge and practice of integrated sustainable agriculture using the whole-systems approach of Permaculture Design to provide solutions for permanent abundance by training local people to become leaders of sustainable development in their communities and countries.
Website Address: http://permaculture.org.au
Organic
Centre for Organic & Resource Enterprises
The Centre for Organic & Resource Enterprises (CORE) is an international environmental marketing network operating in Australasia, North America and Europe.
Journal of Organic Systems
In 2006 the first issue of the Journal of Organic Systems was posted on this website. This resulted from several years of discussion, prompted by the need for a peer-reviewed scholarly journal in which researchers could publish their findings on ‘Organic Systems’ in the Australasian and Pacific Regions (and beyond).
Sustainability
Sustainability Practitioners Association
Launched by the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Lieutenant General John Sanderson in April 2005, the Sustainability Practitioners Association brings together professionals and practitioners from Government, the private sector, non-government organisations, communities and the education sector.
Website Address: http://www.spa.asn.au
The Australian National Sustainability Initiative
The initiative is the result of a three-year nation-wide collaborative and consultative process that identified a need for a cross-sectoral network of individuals, groups and organisations working for sustainability, and the establishment of a national centre to support such a network.
Institute for Sustainable Resources
ISR has developed over two years and is now active in areas of particular research interest Resource Management, Sustainable Environments, The Human Dimensions of Change.
Website Address: http://www.isr.qut.edu.au
Society for Responsible Design
The SRD combines the efforts of society and industry through environmentally and socially responsible design practices to make products and services significantly better. There is much room for improvement that will ultimately provide major long term benefits for all.
Website Address: http://www.green.net.au/srd
National Centre for Sustainability
The National Centre for Sustainability (NCS) is a collaboration of several educational institutions. We provide educational leadership and work in partnership with industry, government and the community to undertake program delivery, resource development, project work and applied resource, to support the development of sustainable practices
Sustainable Built Environment
Green Plumbers
GreenPlumbers® is an innovative initiative developed by the Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA).
Association of Building Sustainability Assessors
The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) represents building and design professionals who specialise in assessing the environmental impact of buildings.
Website Address: http://www.absa.net.au
Australian Green Development Forum
Sustainable urban communities across Australia.
Website Address: http://www.agdf.org.au
Centre for Subtropical Design
The Centre for Subtropical Design is a partnership between the Brisbane City Council, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the Queensland Government Department of Infrastructure and Planning.
Urban Development Institute of Australia Qld - Sustainable Development
With the rapid population growth in Queensland, there is clearly a need to develop our urban areas to reduce their environmental impact and conserve our resources. UDIA (Qld) is at the forefront of this sustainability battle and through the EnviroDevelopment program, sustainable development initiatives and partnerships aims to help secure a greener future for generations to come.
Your Building
The Your Building web portal is the key online Australian resource about sustainable commercial buildings. It provides information for all those involved across the building life cycle - from investors, owners, and occupiers to developers, builders, designers, and facility managers.
Website Address: http://www.yourbuilding.org
The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate is a website for news and networking on sustainable property in Australia.
A website by and for passionate people and motivated companies who are determined to harness the power of the built environment to save the planet.
Sustainable Business and Economics
New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
To provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and to promote eco-efficiency, innovation and responsible entrepreneurship.
Website Address: http://www.nzbcsd.org.nz
Environmental Choice New Zealand
The New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust is a voluntary, multiple specifications based environmental labelling programme, which operates to international standards and principles.
Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility
The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility is Australia’s leading CSR research, executive learning and strategic advisory firm.
Website Address: http://www.accsr.com.au
Buy Recycled Business Alliance
The Buy Recycled Business Alliance (BRBA) is a non-profit alliance of businesses united by a commitment to promote the purchase and use of recycled content products (RCPs) and materials.
Website Address: http://www.brba.com.au
Centre for Integrated Sustainability Analysis
Developing leading-edge research and applications for environmental and broader sustainability issues, bringing together expertise in environmental science, economics, technology, and social science.
Responsible Investment Association of Australia (nee Ethical Investment Association)
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is the peak industry body for professionals working in responsible investment in Australia and New Zealand. Almost every financial adviser, fund manager and consultant working in responsible investment is a member of RIAA together with many other professionals who work towards similar goals.
Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society
The Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society (ALCAS) is a professional organisation for people interested in practice, use, development and interpretation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The purpose of the society is to promote and foster the responsible development and application of LCA methodology in Australia and internationally with a view to making a positive contribution to Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) and to represent the Australian LCA community in the international arena.
Website Address: http://www.alcas.asn.au
Eco Investor
Eco Investor is Australia's specialist environmental investment magazine. The magazine focuses on companies and funds whose business activities can solve environmental problems and so are environmentally positive. These solutions include clean technology, clean energy, low carbon energy, recycling, waste management, and a variety of other environmentally positive products and services.
Models of Success and Sustainability
Models of Success & Sustainability (MOSS) is Australia's newly established industry body for individuals, corporations, governments and not-for-profit organisations interested in Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Sustainability.
Website Address: http://www.moss.org.au
Sustainable Directories
Eco Directory
From sustainable homes to renewable energy or organic food, Australia is going green. EcoDirectory is your starting point to this new green world, with all sorts of eco-friendly products, services and information resources.
Carbon Market
An Austrlaian online store promoting carbon emission reducing and eco products, services and advice.
Be Green
Australian website and information portal for sustainability.
Website Address: http://www.begreen.com.au
The Green Directory
An online Australian green and sustainable business directory.
Sustainable South East Queensland Portal
South East Queensland's link to sustainability groups, services and resources
Green Pages - Green Directory for eco and sustainable products
Green Pages began in 2005, launching Australia's first print and online directory listing of sustainble products and services. Starting with an annual directory, Green Pages has grown to be a Quarterly Magazine, a Business Directory plus an online portal of sustainable news and products. The Directory itself has grown to include over 7000 listings.

Green Pages is dedicated to being the leading provider of information for businesses and consumers who are looking to go green.
Website Address: http://www.greenpages.com.au
Sustainable Energy
RISE - Research Institute for Sustainable Energy
RISE is an Australian university-based research centre possessing the expertise and flexibility to offer a full range of testing, research & development, education and training, policy analysis, demonstration, monitoring and resource assessment services in the field of sustainable energy. It aims to make a useful contribution to the future development of Australia’s sustainable energy industry.
Website Address: http://www.rise.org.au
GreenPower
GreenPower is a joint initiative of ACT, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC and WA government agencies to guarantee that the renewable electricity you buy from energy suppliers meets stringent environmental standards. With GreenPower, the choice to move to renewable energy is made simple.
Website Address: http://www.greenpower.gov.au
Queensland Sustainable Energy Industry Development Group
The Queensland Sustainable Energy Industry Development Group (QSEIDG) was formed in 2004 to enhance collaboration between government, education, industry and community organisations involved in sustainable energy and energy efficient projects within Queensland.
Website Address: http://www.qse.org.au
Bioenergy Australia
Established in 1997 as a government-industry forum to foster and facilitate the development of biomass for energy, liquid fuels, and other value added bio-based products. Bioenergy Australia is concerned with all aspects of biomass and bioenergy, from production through to utilisation, and its work embraces technical, commercial, economic, societal, environmental, policy and market issues.
Sustainable Energy Now
Sustainable Energy Now Inc. (SEN) is a grass roots organization with a vision to demonstrate scenarios for Western Australia to reduce CO2 emissions and pollution in fixed electricity generation, by maximising our use of sustainable energy.
Website Address: http://www.sen.asn.au
Centre for Energy and Greenhouse Technologies
The Centre for Energy and Greenhouse Technologies provides investment funds and support services for the development of new sustainable energy and greenhouse gas reduction technologies.
Website Address: http://www.cegt.com.au
Clean Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council is an amalgamation of the Australian Wind Energy Industry Association (Auswind) and the Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). With over 400 businesses covering a quarter of Australia's total electricity production including gas, wind ,hydro and bioenergy; and in the spectrum of business in the low-emission energy and energy efficiency sectors. Including solar PV, solar hot water, biomass, geothermal and cogeneration.
Australian Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas
The Australian Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas is a nationwide network of professionals working (as volunteers) to reduce our oil vulnerability. We aim to bring the probabilities, risks and opportunities that Peak Oil presents to the attention of decision-makers.
Sustainable Housing
Sustainable Homes
The Sustainable Homes program is providing communities throughout Queensland with display homes which incorporate principles of sustainable design and performance utilising the Smart & Sustainable Homes Design Objectives. The homes are unique because they provide practical examples within their regional climatic context of dwellings that aim to meet the triple bottom line concept of sustainability i.e. environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Hempcrete: The Australian Hempcrete Technologists
Australian specialists in the use and supply of this natural building material that is a hemp, lime and water mix.
Website Address: http://www.hempcrete.com.au
Ausbale - Australasian Straw Bale Building Association
Australasian Straw Bale Building Association
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Living Foundation
The Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) is a community based not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting, celebrating and practicing principles of sustainable living.
Website Address: http://www.slf.org.au
Ecological Footprint Calculator
Calculate your ecological footprint with this online calculator released by the Victorian Government
OzGREEN
OzGREEN has developed a unique approach to education that incorporates philosophies of environmental education, leadership and personal development. OzGREEN programs enable people to move through overwhelm into action by facilitating them to focus on the issues that are of most concern to them, envision how they’d like it to be, then develop a plan of action that makes a difference.
Website Address: http://www.ozgreen.org.au
Scoodi
Scoodi is a new community re-use website.
Website Address: http://www.scoodi.com
Alternative Technology Association
The ATA (Alternative Technology Association) is Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation, promoting sustainable technology and practice. The ATA provides services to members who are actively walking the talk in their own homes by using good building design, conserving water and using renewable energy. ATA advocates in government and industry arenas for easy access to these technologies as well as continual improvement of the technology, information and products needed to change the way we live.
Website Address: http://www.ata.org.au
Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living
The Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living is a non profit, community driven organisation, with the aim of promoting sustainable homes and gardens. The Centre is a unique and high profile information, education and demonstration centre. We celebrate Macarthur’s cultural diversity and explore sustainable living options with activities such as festivals, markets, workshops, research, art, food, gardening and music.
Website Address: http://www.mcsl.org.au
Life's Natural Solutions
A Shift in Worldview for Sustainability
Green Groove
Get help to establish, set and monitor your performance against your green living goals. A great planning and management tool to become green!
Website Address: http://www.greengroove.org
Sustainable Society
Sustainable Population Australia
Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) was formed in 1988 by people who felt that the issue of human population numbers was overlooked, or regarded as too contentious, by many of those striving to preserve Australia's ecological heritage.
Website Address: http://www.population.org.au
Sustainable Transport
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Transport Institute of Australasia
The aim of PedBikeTrans is to provide a networking and educational association for those professionals involved in pedestrian and bicycle planning in Australasia. This is to promote excellence in active transport planning. With the growing interest in livable communities, the demand for better conditions for walking and cycling is increasing and the number of people involved in the process of planning for pedestrians and bicycles keeps growing.
Sustainable Waste Management and Recycling
Zero Waste Australia
Zero Waste Australia is part of an international movement that aims to promote healthy community without waste.
Waste Management Association of Australia
Established in 1991, the WMAA is Australia's peak association for waste management professionals.
Website Address: http://www.wmaa.asn.au
Recycling Near You
Don't dump it, recycle it! This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT.
Sustainable Water and Wastewater
Centre for Water Research
CWR undertakes fundamental and applied research in three areas - water, carbon, and sustainability. Our mission is to create tools and systems to quantify sustainability in river basins based on the building blocks of water and carbon and to use these tools to optimize water quality, carbon sequestration, aesthetic value and human satisfaction while delivering maximum water, power, flood control and protein depending on the system.
Website Address: http://www.cwr.uwa.edu.au
Smart Water Fund
Melbourne’s water businesses, City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Melbourne Water, together with the Victorian Government have established and jointly operate the Smart Water Fund. The Smart Water Fund was established to encourage and support innovative development of water, biosolids recycling and water saving projects within the community.
Website Address: http://www.smartwater.com.au
Savewater! Alliance
The savewater!® Alliance works with member water businesses, government agencies and product companies to deliver water conservation programs throughout Australia. savewater!® offers a combination of web resources and practical programs to help all Australians change the way they use water.
Website Address: http://www.savewater.com.au
Australian Water Association
The Australian Water Association (AWA) is an independent, not-for-profit association for water professionals. AWA is Australia’s peak water industry association, being the largest and most broadly based, representing and connecting individuals and organisations working around the nation - integrating ideas and knowledge among people involved in research, regulation, consultancy, management and operations, drinking water, wastewater and stormwater disciplines.
Website Address: http://www.awa.asn.au
Tourism
Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia was formed in 1991 as an incorporated non-profit organisation, and is the peak national body for the ecotourism industry.
Website Address: http://www.ecotourism.org.au
Government
Australian Greenhouse Office / Department of Climate Change
The Department of Climate Change was established on 3 December 2007 as part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio.
Website Address: http://www.greenhouse.gov.au
Other Directories
Regional WA Links Directory
Online site directory for regional Western Australia.
Website Address: http://www.westaus.info
Web Directory Australia
Online Australian web directory
Internet Services Australia
Australian Web Hosting
Website Address: http://isa-aust.com.au
Ozebiz Index
Australian Businesses online, add your Australian Business free. Ozebiz also offers web site hosting, domain name registration and management services.
Website Address: http://www.ozebiz.com.au
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Australian Price Comparison Shopping Engine
Website Address: http://www.shibby.com.au


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