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A cutting-edge rain garden
A Moonee Valley City Council project to turn an historic but dilapidated ornamental lake into a cutting-edge rain garden was highly commended recently at the…
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Going even more solar
A revolving fund at Marrickville Council is helping the municipality reach its climate change goals. The Tom Foster Community Centre (TFCC), which helps support the…
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New system saves money*
Hornsby Shire Council have introduced an innovative custom-built heating and ventilation system at the Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Sydney’s Hills District. The ‘PoolPac…
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More trees are better than less cars
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) researchers have found that the City of Sydney’s plans to increase tree canopy by 50 per cent could have a…
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Roads clean-up for cash
The Town of Port Hedland is calling for expressions of interest for volunteers to participate in a new Trash for Cash for Trash program. In…
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Bulky waste initiative
Bulky waste collections are on their way for Redland City following a decision at this week’s Redland City Council general meeting. Redland City Mayor Karen…
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Profits returned to communities
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Joanna Gash joined Southern Phone Chairman, Bill Hilzinger in handing over $25,000 in community funding grants as part of the Southern…
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Online tool to minimize clearing impact
Logan City Council has launched an online environmental offset estimator tool to help streamline its development application process. The tool provides applicants with estimated financial…
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Climate change strategy showcased internationally
The leading international association of local government organisations committed to sustainable development has endorsed the City of Joondalup’s strategy to combat climate change. The City’s…
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Million pages project a great success
One million fewer pages of paper were used by the City of Stirling in 2014-15 when compared with the previous year, thanks to a range…
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Shedding light on a regional South Australia icon
The Blue Lake solar lighting project is the latest in a series of initiatives designed to shine the spotlight on key Mount Gambier attractions. When…
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New Council offices built over leisure centre
Banyule Council has started building new civic offices, which will bring a wide range of environmental and economic benefits, including $1m in annual ongoing savings…
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