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Going coconuts for coir pots
As an innovative solution to plastic pots, the City of South Perth’s nursery is trialling 100 per cent biodegradable pots made from natural fibres. Moulded…
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City of Canada Bay innovates protection of infrastructure*
A metropolitan local government authority the City of Canada Bay is situated in the Inner West of Sydney, NSW. Formed in December 2000 following the…
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Yarra Ranges turns the key to get its search priorities correct*
Outlining the background to the implementation of iFerret, Yarra Ranges enterprise systems business analyst, Michelle Harris explains “we had an overwhelming need to find information…
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Biodiversity through the roof
A three-year project to restore 25 hectares of bushland on private land in Tweed Shire is entering its final stages, with plant diversity trebling in…
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Solar farm eclipsing coal
A 5MW solar farm at a waste management centre will increase Newcastle City Council’s renewable energy generation capacity tenfold. The proposed solar farm will cover…
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Encouraging sustainable developments
The City of Greater Bendigo in Victoria is seeking input from local developers about how to incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles into new residential and…
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Planning excellence
The Planning and Environment Department at Muswellbrook Shire Council in New South Wales has been recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia. The Planning Institute…
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Top honours for waste team
The Waste Education team at Western Metropolitan Regional Council in Western Australia were awarded the Environmental Action Award at the recent United Nations Association of…
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Have you reviewed your Will lately?*
If you have a will, have you reviewed your will recently? Reviewing your will doesn’t have to be a burden. It’s one of those tasks…
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Up an app ’em
Mosman Council in Sydney has expanded an app for residents to highlight recreation information such as oval closures, more walks and cycling routes. “Uptake of…
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Pedal power promotes sustainability
In Western Australia, City of Gosnells staff members are pedalling their way to a more efficient future, with the addition of eBikes to the City’s…
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Excellence in planning
Randwick Council in Sydney took home two gongs at the Planning Institute Australia Awards for Excellence held in November. Randwick Council was awarded Best Planning…
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