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Where will the rubbish go
Victorian Councils are advising residents to recycle as usual but try to produce less waste. When China decided last July to stop importing recycled rubbish,…
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LGAQ slams indigenous housing decision
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has spoken out against the Turnbull Government’s moves to stop funding to an indigenous housing program. The National Partnership…
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Inland rail project is full steam ahead
The New South Wales towns of Narrabri, Moree and North Star will see increased rail activity over the next 12 months as the Inland Rail…
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Make it better with wood*
How wood can help councils to reduce carbon emissions and save money. Timber is the only major building material that helps tackle climate change. It…
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Global strength, local service*
Heavy earthmoving machinery is a major investment. So it’s something that needs to be right the first time. CASE motor graders are built with a…
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Carrying on the clean up
Almost ten months on from last year’s devastating floods, Tweed Shire Council is still working with contractors to repair the resulting damage. Council estimates that…
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Smart procurement on the path to sustainable roads*
Roads perform an important connecting function for every community. Yet most current approaches to road construction and maintenance are unsustainable in economic, environmental and social…
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Networking for zero waste
Across Sydney, the Zero Waste Network is supporting re-use, repair and recycling social enterprises. In November, the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), in…
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Water sensitive urban design
Northern Midlands Council in Tasmania has celebrated the completion of the Sheepwash Creek Water Sensitive Urban Design Project. Council is dedicated to improving sustainability and…
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Disaster relief a mouse click away
Ku-ring-gai Council in Sydney has launched a new online tool to help residents face extreme weather events. The Climate Wise Communities website – launched in…
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Keeping place preserves culture
In Moree Plains Shire Council, the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre, which holds one of New South Wales’ largest collections of Aboriginal family records, has reopened its…
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Creating healthy communities
City of Playford in South Australia has been recognised for its work cultivating a healthy community. In November the City was named the Australian Winner…
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