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Reducing child poisonings
As part of the Victorian Government’s ‘Remove the risk. Put poisons away. Straight away’ campaign, maternal and child health nurses from Greater Shepparton City Council…
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Former landfill becomes wildlife area
Located in northeast Victoria, Indigo Shire has transformed a former landfill site into a nature and wildlife area. Situated in Yackandandah, the site was closed…
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Safe and easy removal of graffiti
It is a proven fact that if graffiti is removed as soon as possible after it appears on Council, commercial or residential property, this acts…
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Let there be light
AA SPARKY Electricians have developed energy efficient LED lights that can produce up to ten times the light output of a fluorescent globe, while using…
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Save the world …start at home
As Australia is the highest greenhouse gas polluter in the world and one of the biggest producers of waste per capita, our lifestyle is taking…
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Volvo in waste handling*
In the landfill, around the recycling facility, through the scrap pile and on the demolition site, Volvo Construction Equipment has machines built for the unique…
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Rockhampton residents step green with new litter patrol
Rockhampton City Council recently launched a Green Steps program, allowing local residents to combine their daily walk with a litter patrol. Council is encouraging people…
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Exchange program reduces plastic bag use
Hobsons Bay City Council is encouraging residents to reduce the number of plastic bags used in the City through a plastic bag exchange program. The…
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Blacktown City Council leads the way with stormwater quality policy*
Stormwater pollution control in urban runoff has been recognised as a major issue for our harbours and waterways and has led to several local Council…
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Sustainable?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* The environment is a key issue for all Councils. All Councils consequently have policies and strategies that relate to…
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Accelerating the sustainability agenda
By Wayne Wescott* It should come as no surprise, given recent media attention, that climate change is the issue of the decade. The good news…
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Focusing on the future
While the wealth of minerals under its surface and the mining industry that has flourished around it remain the city’s lifeblood, Mount Isa City Council,…
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