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New recycling facility saves 30,000 tonnes from landfill*
Located in Melbourne, Australia’s most technologically advanced glass recycling facility is set to recover and recycle an extra 30,000 tonnes of glass every year. Visy…
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Future directions in environmental management
An interview with Adele Gliddon, Environmental Health Officer at the City of Launceston in Tasmania There have been many changes in the environmental health field…
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Ryde moves to hi tech recycling
In a mammoth effort spanning April and May, Ryde City Council has distributed almost 100,000 brand new bins to its residents. The new service will…
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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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