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Partnership to encourage solar uptake
Willoughby Council, New South Wales, recently signed an agreement with a leading North Shore solar power company to encourage local residents to convert their homes…
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EVs coming to a street near you
City of Mitcham, South Australia, has taken the first step in its pledge to transition away from petrol-powered vehicles with the purchase of two 100…
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How local councils can be circular economy leaders*
Local councils are a vital stakeholder in the circular economy sector as their decisions shape the resource recovery market. From procurement principles, utilisation of tyre…
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Hydrogen power plant
Works have commenced on Australia’s first renewable hydrogen demonstration plant in Denham, Western Australia, 800kms north from Perth. The Hon. Alannah MacTiernan, Minister for Hydrogen…
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Australia’s largest emissions reduction project
Forty-six Victorian councils have announced the launch of VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia. By…
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Housing shortage forces camping rules change
Shire of Broome, Western Australia, has made changes to its temporary accommodation policies and will embark on a new four-week trial in response to the…
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Sort-It Sally joins the team
Southern Downs Regional Council, Queensland, has a new member of its Waste Education Team, Sort-It Sally! As mascot of Council’s free waste education program Let’s…
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Gardens for Wildlife program turns one
Gardens for Wildlife, an initiative of City of Kingston, Victoria, to encourage and support residents to enhance their gardens with the purpose of providing shelter,…
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Over the moon for the red rocket
Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, has lift off for the new red rocket playground equipment, calling Victoria Park home for infinity and beyond! The…
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Pedestrian bridge builds connection*
Landmark Products designed/ manufactured/ installed a K1105 Straight ‘Murray Series’ Pedestrian Bridge (Modified). Located in Obi Obi Queensland, the 25m x 2m (total width) structure…
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Children’s own library opens
Ipswich City Council, Queensland, will open the doors to its new dedicated children’s library and City administration building, known as 1 Nicholas Street, in the…
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Sustainable living festival
Clothes swaps, zero-waste cooking classes and a workshop on how to build a bee hotel were all part of Forever Fest – ‘a festival to…
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