http://www.gbca.org.au/ The latest news and updates from the Green Building Council of Australia Copyright 2004-2013, Green Building Council Australia http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/will-the-gold-coast-commonweath-games-deliver-a-lasting-legacy/34738.htm?source=rss The Queensland Government must look to some of the high benchmarks set by the Sydney and London Olympics to deliver a lasting legacy. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/will-the-gold-coast-commonweath-games-deliver-a-lasting-legacy/34738.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/theres-a-tiny-little-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-australias-urban-infrast/34736.htm?source=rss While the GBCA is pleased to see $24 billion allocated in the 2013 for urban infrastructure projects, it's only the start. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/theres-a-tiny-little-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-australias-urban-infrast/34736.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/green-star-rating-tool-for-public-buildings-helps-keep-budgets-in-the-black/34734.htm?source=rss After a two-year pilot period and extensive industry consultation, the GBCA has released the Green Star – Public Building v1 rating tool. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/green-star-rating-tool-for-public-buildings-helps-keep-budgets-in-the-black/34734.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Tue, 14 May 2013 09:04 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/creating-sustainable-food-for-the-soul/34731.htm?source=rss Public buildings have a unique and important role to play in educating the community about sustainability. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/creating-sustainable-food-for-the-soul/34731.htm?source=rss GBCA news Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/start-of-a-new-national-conversation-about-a-sustainable-australia/34725.htm?source=rss Securing Australia’s sustainable future is in the best interests of all its citizens, finds a new report. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/start-of-a-new-national-conversation-about-a-sustainable-australia/34725.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Thu, 09 May 2013 10:49 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/a-new-deal-for-urban-infrastructure/34717.htm?source=rss A new coalition of built environment groups, which includes the GBCA, wants a ‘new deal’ for Australian cities. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/a-new-deal-for-urban-infrastructure/34717.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Thu, 02 May 2013 15:19 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/community-engagement-the-key-to-better-cities/34691.htm?source=rss The NSW Government’s new approach to planning could deliver better communities and cities - but community engagement must be inclusive. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/community-engagement-the-key-to-better-cities/34691.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:57 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/australias-challenge-liveable-competitive-productive-and-sustainable/34679.htm?source=rss Our challenge is to create communities that are liveable, competitive, productive AND environmentally sustainable. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/australias-challenge-liveable-competitive-productive-and-sustainable/34679.htm?source=rss GBCA news Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:36 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/new-wa-department-for-communities-a-welcome-step/34672.htm?source=rss A WA Department of Communities will help the government focus on long-term community-scale solutions, says the GBCA. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/new-wa-department-for-communities-a-welcome-step/34672.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:04 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/melbourne-leads-the-nation-in-sustainable-planning-but-the-20-minute-city-may-re/34669.htm?source=rss The GBCA welcomes the introduction of Planning Scheme Amendment C187: energy, water and waste efficiency. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/melbourne-leads-the-nation-in-sustainable-planning-but-the-20-minute-city-may-re/34669.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:49 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/hassell-studio-set-to-achieve-australias-newest-green-star-rating/34655.htm?source=rss International design practice HASSELL has registered Australia’s first Green Star – Interiors project. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/hassell-studio-set-to-achieve-australias-newest-green-star-rating/34655.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:04 +1000