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Regrowth and recovery after bushfires
The Tasman municipality faced many challenges following disastrous bushfires early this year which left homes destroyed, trees burnt and wildlife lost. The small, rural Tasman…
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Cogeneration feasibility now easier for councils
The Cities of Boroondara, Darebin, Monash and Yarra are making it easier for other local councils to assess the feasibility of installing cogeneration plants in…
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Vision for Slacks Creek recovery
Logan City Council has endorsed the Slacks Creek Futures Visions and Initiatives Report, representing another milestone for the Slacks Creek Catchment Recovery Project. Health, Environment…
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Clean and green waste facility for Sarina
Mackay Regional Council is upgrading its rural waste transfer station in Sarina, transforming it into a clean and green waste facility, to better manage the…
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Ability Playground Equipment for City of Busselton
City of Busselton Council in W.A. has given the green light for the installation of a special Ability Whirl roundabout to be installed adjacent to…
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Planet Footprint recognises high achievers*
From the 30th of June Planet Footprint will be allocating Gold, Silver or Bronze status to all Australian councils who are subscribed to Planet Footprint…
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School program promotes healthy waterways
More than 100 students sampled bugs, planted trees and got close to the environment during the launch last month of the City of Gold Coast’s…
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New lease of life for Awaba Waste Management facility
Lake Macquarie’s limited landfill space at the Awaba management facility was granted a new lease of life in May with the approval of its expansion…
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Wood smoke initiatives a breath of fresh air
Armidale Dumaresq Council has received a $50,000 grant from the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (NSWEPA) to improve local air quality this winter. The…
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Newcastle Museum a living laboratory
Heritage-listed railway workshops that are now home to Newcastle Museum have become a living laboratory for waste and energy savings and a showcase for the…
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Forsayth Water Woes
Etheridge Shire Council has accused the Queensland Government of turning its back on 80 Forsayth residents who are less than six weeks away from running…
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Hardcourt surfaces also need attention*
In addition to assessing natural turf surfaces SportsTurf Consultants (Aust.) Pty Ltd can also assess the condition of hard surfaces such as tennis and netball…
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