News
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Unley takes leading role in waterproofing Adelaide’s east
Seven stormwater harvesting and water reuse projects costing more than $5 million are the latest sustainable water initiatives proposed by the City of Unley in…
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Climate change and coastal communities
The Federal Government has appointed Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) President Councillor Geoff Lake to a seven member Coasts and Climate Change Council to be…
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Logan’s diesel truck goes green
Using world first smart technology, Logan City Council in southeast Queensland is participating in a diesel emission reduction trial. Council is working with clean technology…
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Moonee Valley staff awarded for five centuries of service
Moonee Valley City Council has proved to be a great place to work after long serving staff were awarded for more than five centuries of…
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APS delivers for members*
The Australian Public Service Benevolent Society (APS Benefits) is a not for profit organisation providing a wide range of services to Local Government employees, as…
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Are we being too cautious about sea level rise?*
Climate change is uncertain. However, we already live in a world of uncertainty. We cannot be sure what the weather will be like next month,…
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Real time monitoring of energy use helps save energy and reduce carbon emissions
by Bruce Rowse* A study by IBM published in Forbes magazine in July 2009 says that while many companies want to reduce their carbon footprint,…
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Marrickville sees green at aquatic centre
In November, Marrickville Council in Sydney’s inner west approved the installation of a $200,000 solar array at its Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC). The installation…
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Local Governments seek international recognition on climate change action
by Martin Brennan* In 1990, the founding members of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability recognised the need for local action to respond to global…
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Kingborough staffer to attend global gathering
Kingborough Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer, Abyilene McGuire, has been selected to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark from 7 to 18…
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Local Government at the table in Copenhagen
by Wayne Wescott* Local Governments and cities have steadily increased their presence at, and influence on, global meetings on climate change over the last few…
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Coffs’ voice to be heard at Copenhagen summit
Staged in Coffs Harbour on 26 November, the Youth LEADing Australia forum has enabled young voices from the Coffs region to be heard on the…



