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Microsoft to use 100% recycled paper Madeleine Heffernan IT giant Microsoft isn't going paperless any time soon, but will shift to 100% recycled paper over the next few months. | Wednesday, 20 April 2011 |
Google makes new wind power deal Patrick Stafford Internet giant Google has finalised a 20-year agreement with a wind energy plant that will allow the company to generate power for several data centres. | Wednesday, 21 July 2010 |
Oysters could reduce carbon emissions Jessica Goodear Oysters could soon be the answer for companies wanting to offset their carbon emissions, a study has found. | Wednesday, 9 June 2010 |
McDonald’s asks “do you want a car charge with that”? Patrick Stafford McDonald’s unveils plans for ‘green’ stores and parking spaces specifically for hybrid and electric cars. | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 |
Obama pumps cash into electric cars Cameron Magusic Tesla is the latest car manufacturer to receive US grant funds to make a next generation vehicle. | Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
Businesses warned of severe weather ahead Patrick Stafford Businesses are being told to brace for another wave of drought with predictions of an El Niño event later this year. | Wednesday, 3 June 2009 |
Fires damage infrastructure Patrick Stafford Not only have the Victorian bushfires destroyed entire towns and communities, but problems have occurred from damaged telecommunications infrastructure. | Monday, 9 February 2009 |
Where US venture capitalists are investing this year Where US venture capitalists are investing this year | Tuesday, 6 January 2009 |
Tips for an environmentally friendly Christmas Tips for an environmentally friendly Christmas | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
The next frontier of the internet – deep space The next frontier of the internet – deep space | Friday, 21 November 2008 |
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Solar industry welcomes Government recommendation to unify feed-in tariffs Patrick Stafford The solar industry has welcomed a new Government report that recommends a unified feed-in tariff model that would curb the current state-based approach it argues places an unjustifiable burden on consumers. | Tuesday, 13 December 2011 |
Small business not immune from carbon tax, as KPMG report details ways to prepare Madeleine Heffernan Small business has been given further guidance on how to prepare for the carbon tax, as a KPMG report notes that although the tax will be directly targeted at just 500 entities, the cost of permits to the biggest polluters will be passed through the supply chain. | Friday, 18 November 2011 |
Treasury head says uncertainty on climate change is a threat to investment, but Coalition says small business ignored in policy Madeleine Heffernan Treasury head Martin Parkinson says uncertainty about Australia's response to climate change poses a bigger threat to investment than the Government's carbon tax. | Friday, 21 October 2011 |
Government attacks Coalition over warning to SMEs on carbon compensation Patrick Stafford The Government has attacked the Coalition after it warned businesses to avoid buying more carbon credits than they need, as it plans to scrap the entire carbon tax scheme if it wins office at the next election. | Monday, 17 October 2011 |
Westpac says carbon tax compensation could lift economy but retailers cautious Madeleine Heffernan Westpac is tipping compensation for low-income earners and tax changes associated with carbon scheme could provide a fillip for spending next year. | Sunday, 2 October 2011 |
Milk up 0.4%, booze up 0.2% – Treasury releases preliminary breakdown of price impact from carbon tax Patrick Stafford The Government has released new economic modelling of how a carbon price would affect the prices of everyday items such as milk, cheese and beer. | Monday, 19 September 2011 |
Solar industry in chaos as pioneer Solar Shop placed into receivership Patrick Stafford The downturn in the solar industry has now reached one of the country's most recognisable brands, with Adelaide-based Solar Shop being put into the hands of receivers. | Monday, 12 September 2011 |
Minerals, energy investment group CVI Corporation placed into administration Patrick Stafford Mining investment group CVI Corporation has collapsed after posting a loss of over $1 million earlier this year. | Wednesday, 7 September 2011 |
Solar energy sector lashes out after Victoria reduces feed-in tariff support Patrick Stafford Energy suppliers and the solar power industry have attacked the Victorian Government over its decision to reduce the feed-in tariff paid out to operators of solar power panels. | Friday, 2 September 2011 |
Renewable energy certificate clearing house Well Being Green collapses into administration Patrick Stafford Well Being Green, a business that acted as a type of intermediary for solar installers to trade renewable energy certificates, has collapsed into administration, owing more than $7 million to about 200 creditors. | Wednesday, 31 August 2011 |
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How I recovered from losing $1 million in merchandise in the Queensland floods Patrick Stafford Amazonia's Dwayne Martens shares his woes of losing $1 million worth of merchandise during the Queensland floods which insurance wouldn’t cover. | Thursday, 13 October 2011 |
How the rich list could be hit by the carbon tax James Thomson The empires of a number of rich list members are going to be hit by the carbon tax. But for some, the tax could help their bottom line in the long-term. | Friday, 15 July 2011 |
Five ways SMEs can get ready for the carbon tax Ammar Sachak SMEs need to start energy-saving measures now. Here's how. | Wednesday, 6 July 2011 |
Rich greenies James Thomson We look at Australia's wealthy entrepreneurs who are committed to the green cause. | Sunday, 2 May 2010 |
The big issues for 2010 Craig James There's no question that 2009 was the year of the GFC. But just as some were ready to declare that a new Depression was upon us, the global economy bounced back. | Wednesday, 16 December 2009 |
Sector cools off Robert Bryant The rising Aussie dollar and steel prices, and lower global demand will see subdued growth in the commercial heating and cooling sector. | Tuesday, 17 November 2009 |
Tree change market heats up Tim Lawless A Parliamentary report on global warming released this week highlights the uncertainty surrounding coastal property markets. Some prospective sea changers may become tree change converts. ?? | Sunday, 1 November 2009 |
A green investment James Thomson The wealthy seem to have an innate sense of timing when it comes to investing. So perhaps we should take note of George Soros' recent investment in clean energy. | Sunday, 18 October 2009 |
30 government grants to grow your business James Thomson Finding funding for your business may be tough at present, but Australia's federal, state and territory governments offer a plethora of grants that you may be eligible for. | Monday, 27 July 2009 |
Why the internet will beat the downturn Amanda Gome The silver lining for Quickflix in the economic downturn is the “lipstick effect”, where people indulge in cheaper at-home recreation. Founder Stephen Langsford tells AMANDA GOME how the evolving online world has changed his business. | Tuesday, 20 January 2009 |
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Tony Thornton Patrick Stafford  Tony Thornton, chief executive of solar electricity company, Solar Shop talks about being a front runner in a burgeoning industry. | Thursday, 26 November 2009
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A "haul" lotta success Amanda Gome  As an early adopter of Twitter, Scott Kilmartin champions the benefits of getting your business name known via social media. | Tuesday, 8 September 2009
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Social central Jacqui Walker Bebo, one of the most popular social networking sites, has 40 million registered members. Founders Michael and Xochi Birch talk to JACQUI WALKER about web trends and priorities for the future. | Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
Social central Jacqui Walker Bebo, one of the most popular social networking sites, has 40 million registered members. Founders Michael and Xochi Birch tolk to JACQUI WALKER about web trends and priorities for the future. | Thursday, 13 December 2007 |
Trend master Amanda Gome What will the world be like in 30 years? And what opportunities will this world provide entrepreneurs? Europe's foremost futurist, Ray Hammond, tells AMANDA GOME. | Monday, 10 December 2007 |
Bouncing back Jacqui Walker John Randel's first rubber manufacturing factory went up in smoke, but he clawed his way back, and has made a great success of his second enterprise, A1 Rubber. He tells his secrets to JACQUI WALKER. | Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
Bouncing back Jacqui Walker John Randel's first rubber manufacturing factory went up in smoke, but he clawed his way back, and has made a great success of his second enterprise, A1 Rubber. He tells his secrets to JACQUI WALKER. | Friday, 9 November 2007 |
Trend master Amanda Gome What will the world be like in 30 years? And what opportunities will this world provide entrepreneurs? Europe's foremost futurist, Ray Hammond, tells AMANDA GOME. | Friday, 2 November 2007 |
Trend master Amanda Gome What will the world be like in 30 years? And what opportunities will this world provide entrepreneurs? Europe's foremost futurist, Ray Hammond, tells AMANDA GOME. | Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
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