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Energy guzzling lights to go
Blue Mountains City Council is currently replacing over 650 energy-guzzling streetlights across the City with new energy efficient LED light bulbs through the Light Years…
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Achieving value for money from risk and insurance solutions*
Through accessing independent advice and leveraging the competitive insurance market, many local government councils are reducing insurance costs and freeing-up valuable funds for the benefit…
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‘Save water, save money’ launch
From 1 July 2016 saving water will save you money in the Isaac region. CEO Rod Ferguson said state legislation requires regions to take ownership…
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Cities get smart
Queensland councils have joined an international initiative connecting smart cities all over the world. City of Gold Coast, Brisbane City Council and Greater Springfield (represented…
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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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