News
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A significant drop in the ocean
City of Gold Coast, Queensland, has commenced construction on the $18.2 million Palm Beach Artificial Reef, to enhance the protection of one of City’s most…
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Healthy land and water
Rockhampton Regional Council, Queensland, has recently joined forces with Healthy Land and Water to look at the environmental, ecological and social benefits of Water Sensitive…
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Contact Organics’ LocalSafe Glyphosate Free Weed Terminator*
Municipalities around Australia have been spurred on by some recent world events to start looking at alternative solutions to weed control; Contact Organics is offering…
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Ambitious environmental project
Blue Mountains City Council, New South Wales (NSW), is celebrating the efforts of the Popes Glen Bushcare Group for their efforts in completing a remarkable…
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Council recognises a climate emergency
Addressing climate change has become a core issue in the Clarence Valley, New South Wales, following a decision by council to recognise there is a…
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Climate action swells
The world’s top surfers joined forces with the Margaret River community to turn the tide on climate change at a landmark Climate Action Summit. The…
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Aiming for carbon neutrality
The City of Ballarat, Victoria, is aiming for a zero emissions target by 2025 after endorsing its Carbon Neutrality and 100 percent Renewables Action Plan…
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Benefits handed on
A new generation of Landcare volunteers in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, is helping rehabilitate and protect wild areas. This year marks the 20th anniversary…
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More local authorities add to the momentum of domestic tyre recycling*
A further six local government authorities have recently joined the push to both improve end-of-life tyre management reducing the instances of illegal dumping and council…
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Free tyre recycling all month
Burdekin Shire Council, Queensland, is helping residents give life to unwanted tyres by providing free tyre recycling throughout the entire month of June. As part…
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A playground the city asked for
Big changes are happening at the GRAMS (Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service) Reserve, Western Australia, this month. City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Shane Van Styn,…
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River clean up
The Goulburn River, Victoria, was the site of a community clean up event last month that netted 700 kg of rubbish. After a small but…