Issue 57, March 2009

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Headlines

Australian know-how helps Google Maps find its way

Australian based ingenuity develops core mapping IT Technology that enables Google Maps to lead the way. Insights into Google’s winning ways, by this year’s Warren Centre Innovation Lecture presenter Lars Rasmussen. <more>

Australian Bushfire Management Software a World Leader

Australian bushfire computer modelling integrates multiple data sources to produce world leading computer aided bushfire management response system. <more>

On-the-spot Wind Power Powers Melbourne Apartments

How architecture doth change…In situ wind power becomes the crowning glory and new brand identity for Melbourne apartment tower as promoters plug into ESD. <more>

From the back of a truck sometime soon: Portable Mini Nuclear Reactors

The latest thing to fall off the back of a truck – your own mini nuclear reactor may be closer than you think… <more>

Swell of Support for Wave Energy Pioneer

Australian wave energy facility achieves further milestones on its course to international applications. <more>

Changing the Energy Mix - Alternatives to Carbon Trading Regimes

Emissions Trading Scheme? There must be more and better ways of tackling the environmental challenges <more>

George Fox Speaks Out

George Fox adds his voice to the debate on carbon trading in this article reproduced from “Company Director” <more>

Responses to “The Practical Advantages of an Ethical Approach to Climate Change”

Warren Centre Community stirred not shaken by last newsletter’s article by Julian Fairfield – comments aplenty from our readers. <more>

A call for stories
We love a good Australian (or other) engineering, technology innovation stories. Got any? Let us know & we’ll help spread the word!
Send to editor@eng.usyd.edu.au

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Events

 

Warren Centre Events

2009 Innovation Lecture
Dr Lars Rasmussen, Google
30 June – Brisbane
2 July – Sydney
8 July – Melbourne
9 July – Adelaide
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Low Energy High Rise project
Release of Survey Conclusions
Barnet Long Room, Customs House
Circular Quay, Sydney
4pm 18 March 2009
 

Fiona Hearne 02 9351 7205 or fionah@eng.usyd.edu.au

Others Events


20th Australian Software Engineering Conference
14-17 April 2009
Gold Coast, Queensland
aswec2009@itee.uq.edu.au 
http://aswec2009.itee.uq.edu.au

6th International Water Sensitive Urban Design Conference
5 - 8 May 2009
Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth
enquiries@keynotewa.com
www.keynotewa.com/wsud09

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