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Transition Towns: addressing the most important question of the 21st century
On 4 June the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) convened a meeting to discuss the role of Local Government in facilitating the takeup of the…
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Anyone for dancing?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* The ongoing annual efficiency savings target for councils of three per cent has just been increased to four per…
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IPWEA National Conference – a highlight on the world public works calendar
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) International Conference, to be held at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 6–10 September, promises…
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CCP funding ends but local action continues
After 12 years of supporting ICLEI Oceania’s Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) program, the Federal Government has announced it will cease funding at the end…
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Dairy Effluent Assessment Program to protect environmental health
Tasmania’s Circular Head Council is undertaking a Dairy Effluent Assessment Program to determine how well local farms are managing their dairy effluent. Dairy effluent is…
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Future directions in environmental management
An interview with Andrew Paxton, Manager Sustainability, Knox City Council, Victoria With climate change and environmental sustainability continuing to be big ticket items into the…
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The waste management challenge*
In a rapidly changing landscape, Local Government faces many challenges surrounding recycling and waste management. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, landfill levies, the National Greenhouse…
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North Steyne named Australia’s Cleanest Beach for 2009
North Steyne Beach in Manly Council in New South Wales has been announced Australia’s Cleanest Beach for 2009 at the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Australian…
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Droughtproofing of parks a priority
Fast tracking the implementation of synthetic sports surfaces, stormwater harvesting and the planting of warm season grasses and drought tolerant plants have all been identified…
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Impact of rising sea levels on community infrastructure
Research undertaken by 40 students at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) has found that much of Melbourne’s bayside residential areas are under threat…
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Orange secures its water supply
Orange City Council is harvesting stormwater for potable use as part of its recently completed $4.9 million Blackmans Swamp Creek Stormwater Harvesting Scheme project. Jointly…
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Holdfast Bay turns rubbish to handrails
The City of Holdfast Bay is trialling the use of recycled plastic posts and handrails at various beach access locations. Located 11 kilometres southwest of…
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