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Hume City getting back to nature
Hume City Council is in the process of introducing a new Native Vegetation Offsets Policy. The policy will come into effect when applications to clear…
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Port Augusta promotes water as a healthy choice
Port Augusta Council in conjunction with the South Australian and Federal Governments launched its ‘Water – the original cool drink’ campaign in February this year…
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Melville assesses energy use
A new portable kit that measures energy and water consumption in the home is now available for loan at all City of Melville libraries. The…
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Manly Arts Festival sculpting the way
Residents from Sydney’s northern beaches are being invited to make electronic waste into art as part of the 2010 Manly Arts Festival. The program ‘E-Sculpt.2010’…
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Hurstville City Council cuts its electricity bills
Hurstville City Council is one of 17 Sydney councils set to save money on their electricity bills after accepting the recommendations of the Southern Sydney…
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The natural alternative*
With the emphasis these days being on clean and green, local councils are at the forefront of looking at more environmentally safer alternatives and leading…
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Carpooling initiative reduces costs and environmental impact
Six New South Wales councils are supporting a new regional carpooling initiative aimed at reducing the travel costs and environmental impacts of commuters. Local health…
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Climate Change and Business Conference
The 6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference will be held in Sydney from 10 to 12 August. This conference brings together business leaders…
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Marrickville rainwater tank scheme to target low income households
Marrickville Council’s successful Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme will be expanded to target people on low incomes, those that live in multi unit dwellings (MUDs) and…
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Queensland needs a new approach to waste management
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is calling on councils and the State Government to start looking at sustainable solutions for Queensland’s waste problems.…
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Palmerston safe and healthy
Palmerston has become the first Northern Territory Council to receive a Healthy Community Grant. Located just 20 kilometres from Darwin and the fastest growing city…
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Port Adelaide Enfield environmental education
South Australia’s City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council is teaming up with KESAB (Keep South Australia Beautiful) environmental solutions to offer residents free bus tours…
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