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Western Australian and South Australian infrastructure leaders celebrated for sustainability excellence  

Western Australian and South Australian infrastructure leaders celebrated for sustainability excellence   The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ISC Western Australia (WA) and South Australia (SA) Awards, recognising the individuals, organisations and project teams leading the delivery of sustainable infrastructure outcomes across WA and SA.   The awards celebrate the people

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2026 Infrastructure Sustainability Council NSW & ACT Awards Finalists Announced 

2026 Infrastructure Sustainability Council NSW & ACT Awards Finalists Announced  The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Infrastructure Sustainability Council New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals, organisations and projects helping to transform the infrastructure sector through sustainability leadership, innovation and collaboration.  

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Western Sydney International Airport Demonstrates the Value of IS Rated Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has welcomed the opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, recognising the project as a landmark achievement in sustainable infrastructure delivery and a powerful example of the value infrastructure can create for communities, industry and future generations. As Australia’s first new greenfield international airport in more than 50 years,

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Intergenerational Report puts sustainable infrastructure at the heart of Australia’s future

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s Intergenerational Report 2026: Australia’s future to 2066, saying it underscores the critical role sustainable and resilient infrastructure will play in Australia’s prosperity over the next 40 years. The Intergenerational Report identifies five major transformations that will reshape Australia over coming decades: artificial

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Sustainability Business Live and Infrastructure Sustainability Council announce landmark partnership for 2027

Sustainability Business Live (SBLive) and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) are joining forces in 2027 to bring Australia’s sustainability community together for a week of connection, collaboration, learning and celebration in Melbourne. The partnership will bring together two established sustainability platforms, with SBLive at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and the ISC CONNECT Gala

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Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes NSW Government Data Centre Policy Framework and Guidelines

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s release of the NSW Data Centre Policy Framework and NSW Data Centre Guidelines, describing them as an important step towards supporting the sustainable growth of Australia’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector. The new framework seeks to balance investment attraction with responsible management of energy, water,

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Nominations Open for the 2026-27 ISC Awards Celebrating Sustainability Leadership Across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) today announced the opening of nominations for the 2026-27 ISC Awards, inviting individuals, organisations and projects from across the infrastructure sector to showcase excellence in sustainability and be recognised for their contribution to creating better outcomes for communities, the economy and the environment. This year marks a significant evolution of

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Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes ACT Climate Change Strategy 2026-36

​The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has welcomed the ACT Government’s new ACT Climate Change Strategy 2026-36, describing it as a practical and ambitious roadmap that recognises the critical role of infrastructure in achieving a climate-resilient, net-zero future. The Strategy sets out a vision for Canberra to be climate resilient and net zero by 2045, with a long-term

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Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes Te Waihanga’s report on New Zealand’s energy infrastructure transition

Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes Te Waihanga’s report on New Zealand’s energy infrastructure transition The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has welcomed the release of ‘ Shifting Currents: Energy Infrastructure in Transition’, a new report from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, as an important contribution to the national conversation on how New Zealand’s energy system

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New Infrastructure Sustainability Council report highlights the critical role of digital infrastructure in delivering sustainable, resilient and future-ready assets 

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has released a new thought leadership report, examining the growing importance of digital infrastructure in shaping the planning, delivery and operation of infrastructure assets across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.   The report – Digital Infrastructure Futures – Phase 1: Emerging Insights Report (June 2026)- is the initial report in a thought leadership series exploring a simple yet critical question: what does the digital enablement of

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ISC appoints Emma Drummond as its Executive Director of Stakeholder Services

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Drummond as Executive Director, Stakeholder Services. Emma is an experienced executive leader with a particular focus on membership, stakeholder engagement and advisory portfolios in complex and highly regulated environments. Throughout her career, she has built trusted relationships with members, industry leaders, government,

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Award Winners – 2026 Annual Gala Awards

Winners announced for the 2026 Infrastructure Sustainability Council Awards The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 ISC Awards, revealed at the gala dinner during IS Connect 2026, the industry’s premier event celebrating leadership, innovation and excellence in sustainable infrastructure. The ISC Awards recognise outstanding contributions from across the

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