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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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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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