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A better way to finance sustainability*
Want to unlock over $40 billion of private investment into sustainability initiatives? Environmental Upgrade Finance is one way to do it. “It’s exciting knowing the…
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23rd LGIT Conference*
Coffs Harbour City Council is organising the 23rd Local Government Information Technology Conference at Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 3-5 November 2021. LGIT2021 provides…
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Embodied carbon – what is it and how can timber help to reduce it?*
Building and construction is one of the sectors causing the most significant depletion of the earth’s natural resources, and has been estimated to account for:…
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Come for the conference, stay for the experience*
Adelaide, South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital, is bursting with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. On its doorstep are world-famous wine regions and multiple opportunities to…
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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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