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Landscape is more than just trees and grass in Tea Tree Gully
The City of Tea Tree Gully Urban Landscape Master Plan has created a shift in Local Government thinking. Landscape is often used as an equivalent…
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Greene-Eden – still the one for sub-surface drip irrigation
After installing several million metres of drip tube, specifically into sub-surface drip systems, the proof that Greene Eden Watering Systems work – and work well…
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Smiths Lake Reserve redevelopment
It is hoped that more frogs will soon be hopping around near Smiths Lake Reserve when Western Australia’s Vincent Town Council creates a living stream…
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Overcoming acid sulphate soils with new ViroSoil™ technology
The environmental impact of acid sulphate soils (ASS) can be devastating. Apart from killing plant life, they generate sulphuric acid that leaks into waterways, killing…
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Blue Circle Ash
Leading the industry in environmental products Blue Circle Ash is leading the way in developing environmentally friendly products for use in the construction industry. Blue…
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‘Hop in and help’ at Manly Lagoon
After more than 9,000 volunteer hours the rehabilitation of the Manly lagoon in Sydney has been recognised as one of the finest examples of environmental…
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Alexandrina integrating sustainability
Alexandrina Council in rural South Australia has successfully integrated its environmental, economic and social goals into its strategic planning process. Local Agenda 21 Project Officer,…
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Kaikoura proves small can be green
Located two hours north of Christchurch on New Zealand’s south island, Kaikoura District Council has a population of just 3,500 people. The coastal township, with…
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G-Team cleans up Ashfield
The best way to beat graffiti is to clean it up as soon as it appears. Letting it stand can attract further vandalism up and…
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Used oil recycling across Australia
A Federal Government program that works with Local Governments across Australia is scoring points in oil recycling. More than 400 oil collection points have been…
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Local Government involvement in natural resource management
As World Environment Day on 5 June 2004 rolls around it is timely to reflect on the great work being done in Australia by all…
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Redland community countering contaminants
Redland Shire Council in Queensland is asking residents, business operators and developers to consider how they can help prevent contaminants and pollutants entering stormwater drains,…
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