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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…
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Driving a new car share pilot
Council will consult closely with local residents about the installation of the car share spaces, with the aim to provide up to 20 additional spaces…
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Resilient coast strategy
A team of coastal scientists, engineers and economists have become the first in Queensland to finish a ten year scientific strategy that will give Douglas…
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Dune rehabilitation in progress
Carlton Beach, Tasmania, is one of the Sorell Municipality’s most popular and picturesque spots. Unfortunately, foot traffic and strong winds off the water had combined…
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Waterwise Award winner
A number of innovative and out-of-the-box sustainable initiatives by the City of Canning led to the Western Australian Water Corporation recognising the City’s efforts with…
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Powering the City
Local councils across Australia are leading the way in sustainability and efforts to reduce emissions that are contributing to climate change. For the City of…
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Conservation officers join ReefClean
Parks Conservation officers at Gladstone Regional Council, Queensland, can always be counted on to pitch in and help take care of the region’s natural environment.…
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Creating water from thin air
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, it’s important for councils to harness its potential to better serve the needs of their communities and…
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Bird hide purifies lake
A solar array disguised as a bird hide is under construction on the shores of Yangebup Lake, City of Cockburn, Western Australia, as part of…
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Ramping up capital works
Wagga Wagga City Council, New South Wales, is considering its options for capital works delivery. Each yearly budget has aspired to deliver a large number…
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‘Paws-itive’ fun day
A pet education day proved a howling success at Mossman Gorge when Local Laws team, Douglas Shire Council, Queensland, held its second annual Pat Your…
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Playing it safe
Central Coast Council, New South Wales, has recently installed an additional 21 CCTV cameras at community facilities in Umina, Woy Woy, San Remo and Terrigal…