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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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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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