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SA councils support renewable energy
Six South Australian metropolitan councils are set to champion renewable energy solutions to communities as a result of a 12 month pilot scheme established by…
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Turning trash into treasure
A new Resource and Recovery Centre recently opened by Wellington Shire Council in Gippsland in eastern Victoria has reached in excess of 40 per cent…
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Website increases public awareness of river health status
In 2009 the Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) launched an interactive website that provides the community with regular updates on the catchment’s rehabilitation. Located…
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Recycling water at Frankston
The tap has been turned on for Stage 1 of the Ballam Recycled Water Project, sending recycled water to maintain sporting grounds in the Frankston…
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Eurobodalla secures its water future
Residents of Eurobodalla will feel safe in the knowledge that a new water treatment plant is being built to secure their water supply for up…
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Removing a Myna issue
Residents in Tweed and Byron Shires are working together to tackle an increasing natural threat from Indian Myna birds. Residents from the two northern New…
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Green buildings – new Local Government Task Group
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has established a new task group to encourage local councils to accelerate the green building agenda. The Local…
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Electronic waste recycling – dealing with a mounting issue*
The Australian Government committed last November to introduce legislation to substantially increase national electronic waste recycling, starting with end of life TVs and computers. This…
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Efficient home improvements for older people
A new initiative that aims to make Home and Community Care clients more comfortable in their homes, save them money on energy bills and care…
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Central Victoria Solar City
The Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA), of which Mount Alexander Shire is a member, wrote the winning business case submission for the Central Victoria Solar…
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Water is Life
Water is Life Water is Life Mount Alexander (WiLMA) was formed specifically to advocate around the issue of water security and has been successful in…
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Connecting Country
Connecting Country Connecting Country is a unique landscape scale project that aims to increase, enhance and restore biodiversity across Mount Alexander Shire. It is being…
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