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London’s combined heat and power: sustainable renewable energy
With London one of many cities predicted to go underwater as a result of melting ice caps, Council has laid down the challenge of cutting…
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Climate change
Responding to sea level rise The expected rate of sea level rise will have a significant impact on the infrastructure of Australian coastal and tidal…
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Web game helps teach water conservation
With water storages at critically low levels around the country, Coffs Harbour is one of several councils using a new interactive web based game to…
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Brisbane’s bike hire scheme rolled out
Brisbane City Council is in the process of developing a public bike hire scheme that will be similar to successful European models in Paris and…
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Lush conditions with reduced water consumption
Frogs and other fauna and flora at the City of Whittlesea’s Growling Frog Golf Course will soon enjoy lush conditions, with reduced water consumption. Located…
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Businesses get the sustainable advantage
A growing number of businesses in Hornsby Shire are saving money and helping the environment by signing up to Council’s Sustainability Advantage Program. The program…
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Smart approach to alternative transport
Participants in the SMARTi initiative The City of Melville in the southern suburbs of Perth has just completed an eight month initiative encouraging workers to…
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Strategic transport planning: the new paradigm
The Municipal Association of Victoria is hosting a national conference on strategic transport planning from 20–21 August at Spring Street Conference Centre, 1 Spring Street,…
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Launceston approves carbon offset project
Consumers in western countries are becoming more aware and concerned about the potentially negative environmental effects of energy intensive lifestyles. As such, carbon offsetting as…
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens irrigation project
Stormwater run off from one of Ballarat City Council’s housing estates, Lake Gardens, is now being used to water the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The initiative…
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Sustainability issues on a day to day basis
By Tina Khoury* Climate change, drought, waste management, recycling, resource efficiency and reporting obligations are just a few of the significant issues facing councils, industry…
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Climate change – the challenge
Murray Darling Association 64th National Conference and AGM The Murray Darling Association invites you to take part in its 64th National Conference and Annual General…
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