Flood resilience funding reaching 39 councils
Flood resilience funding reaching 39 councils
September 13, 2024

NSW council recognised for disaster resilience initiatives
NSW council recognised for disaster resilience initiatives
September 13, 2024

Funding for 46 school safety improvements
Funding for 46 school safety improvements
September 12, 2024
Transforming Melbourne with a world-class waterfront of parks and promenades
Urban Development

Transforming Melbourne with a world-class waterfront of parks and promenades

In each edition of Council Magazine we choose one local government from across Australia to shine a spotlight on. This edition, we focus on the City of Melbourne and its Greenline Project, a globally-significant riverfront development, which is set to inject $1 billion into Melbourne’s economy, as early works begin on a transformation of the Yarra River – Birrarung. The […]

Less is more: how pocket parks are enlivening urban centres
Recreation

Less is more: how pocket parks are enlivening urban centres

By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine As increased density in urban centres leads to low land availability, it can be difficult for councils to find vacant land that can be used as dedicated recreational space. However, through the idea of pocket parks, University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers are working with councils to find ways to repurpose underused […]

Bringing historic rail infrastructure back to life
Transport

Bringing historic rail infrastructure back to life

A monumental restoration effort has breathed new life into historic railway infrastructure in the Tweed Shire, with construction of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) reviving and preserving 26 ageing railway bridges and 574m of railway tunnel. The 24km trail follows the Tweed region’s historic rail corridor from the central hub of Murwillumbah to the southern village of Crabbes Creek, […]

80 and still going strong: modernising Maryborough’s wastewater infrastructure
Water and Wastewater Treatment

80 and still going strong: modernising Maryborough’s wastewater infrastructure

By Kody Cook, Journalist, Council Magazine Fraser Coast Regional Council has recently completed the modernisation of its 80-year old Aubinville Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), in an effort to ensure that the plant will continue to be reliable and meet the future needs of Maryborough’s growing community. The works for the $26 million revamping were finally completed in October after four […]

Council collaboration develops proposal for carbon to ethanol plant
Smart Cities

Council collaboration develops proposal for carbon to ethanol plant

By Steph Barker, Journalist, Council Magazine Working with member councils, industry, government agencies and other stakeholders, the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is a model of collaboration that is designed to deliver tangible benefits to the region. Its latest project aims to develop a carbon to ethanol plant that will turn greenhouse gases into products, and most importantly, energy. The […]

Championing circular economy: Sustainability Victoria Buy Recycled Champions' sustainable procurement
Circular Economy

Championing circular economy: Sustainability Victoria Buy Recycled Champions’ sustainable procurement

By Kody Cook, Journalist, Council Magazine Sustainability Victoria (SV) has appointed 23 Buy Recycled Champions from 21 regional and metropolitan councils as part of its Buy Recycled Service, who are responsible for supporting the uptake of sustainable procurement practices by tailoring approaches to their respective council areas. Appointed in March 2023, the champions will operate in their roles until June […]

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