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In partnership
*By Mayor Carol Ross and CEO, Catherine Dale Environmental sustainability is a top priority for the City of Boroondara. Through ‘green’ initiatives Council has made…
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Protecting local biodiversity
Despite being one of Melbourne’s most densely populated areas located just five kilometres from the central business district, Boroondara is also a haven for native…
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Managing resources
With its reputation for leafy green suburbs, the City of Boroondara has faced the challenge of protecting its irreplaceable heritage gardens and sports grounds during…
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Enhancing character and heritage
Sustaining the environment goes beyond natural assets and includes built forms such as urban streetscapes and public places. Recognising this, Council continued to guide the…
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Re-using rainwater
A key component of Boroondara’s environment strategy involves the catchment, cleansing and deployment of rain water, through the following three projects. Water tank One of…
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Council on track to meet recycling targets
Last year the City of Boroondara recycled more than half of the total waste generated in the municipality – putting it on track to meet…
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Meet Boroondara’s Environmental Planning team
The City of Boroondara has a specialist team who not only implement environmental programs and projects for Council and the community, but ensure that ‘green’…
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Community involvement
Council’s inaugural Community Forum was held in May this year under the theme, Sustaining our Environment. The forum, initiated following the success of Council’s Living…
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Green is the new black
World Environment Day was celebrated in style this year when Council staff held a ‘green’ fashion parade of recycled and ethically produced clothing and accessories.…
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Sustainable future
Everyone in the community can help achieve a more sustainable environment and the first steps towards sustainability begin in the home. One of Council’s key…
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Awards and recognition
The City of Boroondara is recognised as a leader on environmental sustainability and has been awarded nationally and internationally for its green initiatives at the…
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LGMA pursues capacity building
With the theme, ‘The world is local: Local Government no boundaries’, this year Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) contributed $20,000 to carbon offset programs as…
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