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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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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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