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Waste to Energy facility takes shape
City of Gosnells is one of eight local governments in Perth’s south keeping a close watch on development of Australia’s first Waste to Energy (WtE)…
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A cleaner energy future
A community group has been created in Yea, Victoria, to focus on energy efficient solutions for the town, with a goal of 100 percent renewable…
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Microgrid for the Daintree gains support
A microgrid using solar power and hydrogen technology to provide clean and reliable energy north of the Daintree River has received support from the Douglas…
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Time for Nature in the city*
Our deep connection to nature and its critical impact on our physical and mental health has been heightened during the COVID lockdown when we were…
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Smarter water management
Wollondilly Shire, New South Wales, contains most of Sydney’s drinking water catchment and is rich in natural heritage, including unspoiled creeks and rivers. Future growth…
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Sports redevelopment
Barossa Council, South Australia, has begun work on the $890,000 redevelopment of sporting facilities at Nuriootpa’s sports precinct. The project includes construction of four new…
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Innovative design by local request
Burdekin Shire Council has installed a state-of-the-art new swing design at Coutts Park playground, allowing parents and their young children to enjoy the facilities together.…
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National Cabinet – getting the ALGA to the table – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Australian Local Government Association President, David O’Loughlin, made a very good pitch last month for ALGA involvement in the new National Cabinet arrangements. He argued…
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Staff embrace redeployment opportunities
Wollondilly Council staff whose roles have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 social distancing measures have been given the opportunity to support other critical service areas…
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Doorstep delivery is out of the box
Scenic Rim Regional Council, Queensland, has taken an out of the box approach to meeting the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, partnering with local…
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Electric car network reaches West Coast
Preparations are underway to revitalise a new and changed visitor economy on Tasmania’s West Coast in the wake of COVID-19. Through the Electric Vehicle ChargeSmart…
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Mayor David O’Loughlin Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) – President’s comment
Like green shoots emerging after drought-breaking rains, our local communities are starting to show unmistakable signs of renewed activity after two months of Covid-19 lockdowns.…
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