With Australia's population expected to rise by 60 per cent by 2050, reaching 35 million people, a current building shortage and rising land costs it is timely that Government and Industry are calling for a National Communities Framework.

In August 2008 the Noosa River Aust Bass spawned 2 million embryos and most developed with 2 heads and 2 hearts and died within 48 hours.

This year the Noosa River Sea mullet had severe deformities like the Noosa River Aust Bass with 2 and 3 heads then 2 and 3 tails. All the Noosa River Sea Mullet embryos died.

The travelling Noosa Mullet hatched but only a handful lasted a few weeks before dying. Without reproduction the river fish will all die out as no young ones will replace the adults.

In the pursuit of sustainability there is much talk about the need to increase energy efficiency but much less discussion about what this actually means. When economists and engineers talk about efficiency they are rarely talking about the same thing, with economists typically focusing on money and engineers more often focusing on electrons. For example, economists believe it is efficient to leave the lights on all night if the person paying the bill dislikes turning them on an off more than they dislike paying their electricity bill.

Canberra’s Sustainable House has a clear vision to showcase the worlds best in sustainability technologies and lifestyle. Sharing innovation, providing inspiration and delivering education to the Canberra and surrounding regions and the wider global community. Nick will showcase his Sustainable House located in Ainslie, and provide tips and ideas for all of us interested in sustainability at home.