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Editorial
This summer of bushfires has pushed the drought off the agenda for many councils around Australia. However it’s difficult to think of one without the…
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Councils to coordinate bushfire relief in Victoria
The State Government today announced $7.3 million in funding for three Victorian councils to coordinate and drive bushfire recovery efforts for their communities. Each council (Alpine,…
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Road asset and erosion control solution post fire with PolyCom Stabilising Aid*
Huge efforts have already been focused by state, federal, and local government, as well as private entities, on stopping the fires and reducing damage to…
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Making it easier to recycle
A new pick up app for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has been launched making the scheme more accessible, with a…
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Commercial waste diverted
Closing the loop on waste is a priority for the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, and the past year has seen the implementation of initiatives…
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Turning on the lights
West Arnhem Regional Council, Northern Territory, recently installed 40 new-tech LED street lights in public areas of Gunbalanya, making the community shine brighter than ever.…
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Councillor speaks at COP25 Madrid
Only months after declaring a Climate Emergency, a long-standing councillor from Mornington Peninsula Shire, Victoria, delivered the first climate emergency statement at COP25 in Madrid.…
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Ride like a girl on a BMX
More females are being encouraged to get on their bikes at the BMX track as part of a new initiative. Ballarat Sebastopol BMX Club, in…
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Smart business people driving change
Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, has been joined by New England’s brightest business minds, for a business symposium to generate a shared vision for…
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Pink stumps day
Shire of Upper Gascoyne, Western Australia, has outshone the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the local radar, holding its own Pink Stumps…
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Rhino poachers on the Western Plains
Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, was devastated to report that ‘Arthur’ the rhino, which usually stands in Wellington, had his horn poached in November.…
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Making the move to go plastic-free
The Town of Victoria Park, Western Australia, has banned single-use plastics and polystyrene at council buildings, council-run events, and all market stalls held on council…
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