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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…
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Editorial: the time to act is now
In late October the House of Representatives Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts Committee tabled its report, Managing our Coastal Zone in a Changing…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…
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Funding to improve women’s participation in LG
As part of its commitment to the 2010 ‘Year of Women in Local Government’, the Federal Government will provide $490,000 for a range of projects…
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FNQ – relaxation that you can’t fake
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* I’ve been going to Far North Queensland (FNQ) since the 1950s – my mum was one of 12 kids…
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Disaster recovery trends in Local Government ICT
Technology Indicators, an independent research company that provides ICT benchmarks to Local Government, has recently completed a study into disaster recovery (DR) trends. In the…
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AlburyCity’s community wood fired oven scoops national award
AlburyCity’s community wood fired oven has scooped a national award recognising the significant role it plays in bringing neighbours and communities together. Launched as a…
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