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Tasmanian Mayors launch draft bicycle network plan
In May, Mayors of the five greater Hobart councils of Brighton, Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough launched the Draft Hobart Regional Arterial Bicycle Network for…
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Thinking outside the square
Creator of the exhibition, Warren Thomas (left), and AlburyCity Mayor, Stuart Baker. An exhibition at the LibraryMuseum in AlburyCity is emphasising the benefits of reducing,…
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Future directions in environmental management
An interview with Christine Materia, Natural Resources and Environmental Management Coordinator, at the Local Government Association of Tasmania Having worked in environmental management positions for…
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Rebate offer for NSW councils*
The Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW (DECC) is offering New South Wales councils up to $5,000 to promote its Climate Change Fund rebates…
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Taking action on climate change
Darebin Council has taken the lead on reducing greenhouse emissions with its Climate Change Action Plan and a commitment to being carbon neutral by 2020.…
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Recycling solutions for fluorescent lighting and electronic waste*
In late 2007, Veolia Environmental Services launched RecyclePak© – an innovative pre paid recycling system for fluorescent tubing. Fluorescent lights are 100 per cent recyclable,…
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Climate change: count down to point of no return
“We are heading towards a very different world in the future.” That was the warning scientist and environmentalist, Dr Tim Flannery, issued in his keynote…
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Celebrating the work of Local Government in the fight against climate change*
On World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June, ICLEI Oceania joined more than 280 councils across Australia and New Zealand in celebrating the achievements and ongoing…
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Recognising high food safety standards
Located on the northern beaches of Sydney, Manly Council is well known for its wide range of food and dining experiences. However, with food poisoning…
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Whyalla commits to recycling
Whyalla Council’s Waste Operations Supervisor, Craig Pedler, in front of a growing pile of scrap timber soon to be converted to timber chips and spread…
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Save money and the environment
During April and May, Hurstville City Council hosted a free five week course to help educate the local community on how to save money and…
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Valuing the environment
First national Local Government environment conference Hosted by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), the first National Local Government Environment Conference will focus squarely…
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