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Tracking adaptation
The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) has launched an innovative web tool to inform local governments and communities about climate change impacts and responses…
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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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