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Whittlesea City a winner in 2005 ‘Livcom’ awards*
Victoria’s City of Whittlesea’s achievements were recognised in the finals of Livcom, the world’s most prestigious finals for liveable communities. Whittlesea was awarded the 2005…
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Noosa River Plan a winner
Noosa Council has received a Healthy Waterways Government Award for the protection of its iconic waterway under the Noosa River Plan. These awards recognise efforts…
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Moonee Valley pioneers new lighting technology
A new control system for solar powered LED lights has been invented for Moonee Valley City Council to illuminate trees at a key intersection in…
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Buying Green – it’s so easy
Simple ways for people to consider the environment when purchasing goods and services were outlined at the recent Buying Green Conference. Hosted by the WA…
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Tea Tree Gully launches second stormwater scheme
The City of Tea Tree Gully north of Adelaide will save over 50,000 kilolitres of mains water each year by treating stormwater to use for…
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The future is water tight at the Gold Coast
Gold Coast City Council is implementing the Pimpama Coomera Master Plan to guarantee a water supply for its current and future residents. The suburbs of…
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Caboolture Shire’s disaster planning earns plaudits from Planning Institute Australia
Caboolture Shire Council’s Bushfire and Landslide Hazard Mapping Study (2005) recently received national recognition at the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) Awards for Planning Excellence ceremony…
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Victorian Councils tackle weeds
Victorian Councils have become more involved in weed management over the past three years, according to a new study by the Municipal Association of Victoria…
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Coast care action
Our coasts are the world’s worst kept secret. They read like a luxury holiday brochure: Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, Victoria’s spectacular Great…
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Responsible recycling of your fluorescent tubes and high intensity discharge lamps
An interview with Doug Rowe, CEO of ARA Pty Ltd Advanced Recycling Australasia Pty Ltd (ARA) is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Metals…
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United States experts inspect Rockhampton landfill cap
In May, leading environmental scientists from the USA visited Rockhampton’s Lakes Creek Road Landfill to view the City’s phytocap trial. Rockhampton Mayor, Councillor Margaret Strelow,…
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Spotlight on Greater Dandenong
In what is being hailed as the biggest rejuvenation effort undertaken in Victoria since the Docklands project, the State Government has pledged more than $290…
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