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Floating plans for solar
As part of its innovative Lismore Community Solar project, Lismore City Council is gearing up to build the first floating solar farm in New South…
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Champion trees
Council’s Parks and Gardens Manager Jim Doidge recently nominated a poplar local gum to the National Register of Big Trees.The tree, near Black Mountain, is…
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Green and golden opportunity
Strathfield Municipal Council in Sydney is undertaking a coordinated effort to protect local Bell Frogs. While best known for being the environmental mascot of the…
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A kitchen for koalas
As part of its ongoing conservation efforts, the City of Gold Coast has established a new tree plantation to provide food for sick, injured and…
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New life for pre-loved goods
To limit the amount of reusable goods headed to landfill, Melton City Council in Victoria has completed a major upgrade of a busy recycling resale…
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Sustainable heritage
Mount Alexander Shire in Victoria is adapting heritage listed buildings to become environmentally sound. The Shire, which incorporates the Victorian goldfield towns of Castlemaine and…
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Three-bin win
The City of Wodonga in regional Victoria has slashed the amount of waste going to landfill, following the introduction of a three-bin organics system. The…
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Costs and problems with indoor pools*
Condensation and corrosion have long been an issue within poorly ventilated indoor pools, there is a now solution available that will also reduce running costs.…
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Shining a light on energy efficient assets
Over the last few years, eleven Victorian councils have worked in tandem to upgrade to energy efficient street lighting – and to ensure the old…
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Going batty
Blacktown City Council in Sydney is investigating the health of fishing bats to find out more about the water quality in local creeks and waterways.…
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Water efficiency goes platinum
The City of Melville in metropolitan Perth has been recognised for its water management efforts. The Water Corporation recently presented the Council with a Platinum…
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Funding boost for shark mitigation
The City of Joondalup in Perth has welcomed the announcement from the State Government that it will commit $400,000 towards an enclosure at Sorrento Beach.…
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