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Embracing solar for heritage buildings
Installing a photovoltaic system on the Newcastle Museum was no straightforward task for Newcastle City Council (NCC). As a heritage-listed site, the former railway workshop…
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Conserving rural environments
To improve conservation values in its rural areas, Hume City Council has committed to a grant program for landowners and environmental community groups. This initiative…
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Swimming pool goes green
The 68kW solar system on the roof of the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre was switched on earlier this month, making it one of the ‘greenest’…
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Innovative project cleans creek
The Northern Midlands Council is partnering with NRM North in consultation with other agencies, to develop a long-term open space plan for Sheepwash Creek, which…
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Adapting infrastructure for climate change
Northern Beaches Council in New South Wales is ensuring local infrastructure – including the area’s many surf life saving clubs – will be resilient in…
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The new face in multi-circuit power metering*
SATEC’s BFM-II is the next generation of Branch Feeder Monitor™, providing energy management for multiple circuits. Flexibility for both new and retrofit projects, the BFM-II…
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A barbie in the park is as Aussie as it gets*
Barbecuing outdoors is a great Australian tradition, and there is nothing better than spending a sunny day with family and friends at the local park…
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Increasing tree canopy with confidence
The nursery industry is reviewing the national tree standard to give councils added confidence when planting in their local areas. An increasing amount of research…
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Zapping weeds with technology
New technologies, including a mobile app, in-house developed data capture and mapping processes, are helping the City of Onkaparinga in South Australia tackle a deep-rooted…
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Remote town tidies up
Proud residents of the remote Northern Territory community of Areyonga visited Tasmania last month to compete in this year’s Tidy Towns ceremony. Nestled in the…
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Antelco launches ReuZitTM recycled water products*
Antelco, a world leading Australian manufacturer of micro irrigation products, has launched the ReuZitTM range of products specifically for the domestic and small commercial waste…
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Taking the pledge to waste less
Port Pirie Regional Council is the first regional council in South Australia to “take the pledge” to send less to landfill. Take The Pledge is…
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