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A hard-won environmental victory
A former landfill site located in South Australia’s Onkaparinga Council has been transformed into an award-winning park. The Frank Hilton Reserve project at Maslin Beach…
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Protecting the roost
Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos are found only in Western Australia and the City of South Perth is committed to maintaining their metropolitan home. During the past decade,…
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Pool upgrades increase efficiency
Sutherland Shire Council in New South Wales has achieved a massive reduction in water, gas and chemical usage at a local leisure centre. In 2015,…
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The benefits of compost
In May, Burdekin Shire Council in Queensland held a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of composting. Throughout Compost Awareness Month, Council encouraged…
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Container deposit scheme for New South Wales
After a long-fought community campaign, the New South Wales Government has announced it will introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS) across the state. The decision…
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Western Sydney streaks light years ahead
The biggest LED street light replacement project in New South Wales, Light Years Ahead, was completed in March. Nine Western Sydney councils have been working…
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EnvironMentors visit schools
Earlier this year, schools across The Hills Shire in Sydney’s north were visited by a team of Keep NSW Beautiful EnvironMentors. The EnvironMentors initiative is…
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Councils rise to the innovation challenge, delivering more with less*
For many councils road maintenance is the biggest drain on financial resources. And despite deteriorating road networks, it is often the case that road budgets…
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The Town of Victoria Park
The Town Of Victoria Park
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Federal parties called on to fund local communities
Victorian local government is calling for a commitment from all political parties to invest in local roads, community infrastructure, and services for children and older…
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Protecting our elders
Australian councils are joining in international efforts to raise awareness against elder abuse. Today is the UN-backed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is held…
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Election candidates called on to fund local priorities
Ahead of the 2 July election, local councils are pressing their federal candidates to commit to partnering with local government. Bayside City Council in Victoria…
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