By Samantha Newton, Program Co-Manager, Which Plant Where Which Plant Where is a web-based plant selection tool that helps...
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Buying nothing for circularity and community wellbeing
Council Journalist Community Services, Features, Sustainability 0By Dr Madeline Taylor & Paige Street, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology...
Taking the environmental impact out of drainage repairs
Council Journalist Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0For underground assets, non-intrusive solutions not only take the physical labour out of the job by avoiding open excavation,...
HJ Weaver development program: success shaped by people
Council Journalist People, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0Since the late 1930s, when Interflow founder Harold ‘Bill’ Weaver instilled a passion for learning and development within his...
Giving councils choice with battery storage
Council Journalist Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial, Technology 0Neighbourhood and community batteries are becoming an increasingly important part of the local and national electricity market. And now,...
The forefront of innovation in stormwater drainage solutions
Council Journalist Sponsored Editorial, Stormwater, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Boasting over 85 years of expertise, Iplex has positioned itself as a leading water solutions provider in Australia. Through...
Cheers to preserving history through good design
Council Journalist Civil Construction, Features, Project 0More than 130 years of pub history continues to flow at Matso’s Eumundi, thanks to a collaborative approach between...
Connection across the river: Parramatta’s new diagonal arch bridge
Council Journalist Civil Construction, Features, Urban Development 0A striking new gateway into the City of Parramatta is now complete with the Alfred Street Bridge open to...
By Mayor Cr Edward Crossland, Yarra City Council Melbourne’s Yarra City Council has recently developed and launched its Financial...
Time to deliver financial assistance grants promise
Council Journalist Community Services, Features, Policy 2By Cr Linda Scott, President of the Australian Local Government Association Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living...
Complete septic receival station package made in Australia to solve sludge handling issues
Council Journalist Asset Management, Sponsored Editorial, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0With about 1.75 million Australians not connected to public wastewater management systems, the safe handling of sludge from home...
Illuminating success: a tale of innovation, quality, and global excellence
Council Journalist Disaster Management, Facilities Mangement, Sponsored Editorial 0Innovation and quality have powered Australian manufacturer Ozroll from Dry Creek in South Australia to markets across Europe. With...
Crafting sustainable outdoor play for Australian communities
Council Journalist Parks, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability 0A rapidly growing Queensland business is creating 100 per cent recyclable pirate ships, giant treehouses and rockets, all in...
Transforming Melbourne with a world-class waterfront of parks and promenades
Council Journalist Council In Focus, Features, Parks, Planning, Project, Public facilities, Recreation 1In each edition of Council Magazine we choose one local government from across Australia to shine a spotlight on....
Bringing historic rail infrastructure back to life
Council Journalist Features, Mobility, Project, Recreation 0A monumental restoration effort has breathed new life into historic railway infrastructure in the Tweed Shire, with construction of...
Are your recreational facilities summer ready?
Council Journalist Public facilities, Safety & Training, Sponsored Editorial 0While the summer months bring the perfect weather for a day out at the beach, they also bring with...
Fusing art and engineering to create a unique playground
Council Journalist Civil Construction, Planning, Sponsored Editorial 0By Trevor Smith, Senior Principal Engineering Geologist, Tonkin + Taylor Art and engineering has united in Melbourne to create...
Revolutionising manhole asset management: SECA introduces ‘shutout’ to the Australian market
Council Journalist Asset Management, Safety & Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0In the realm of municipal infrastructure, where the challenges of underground maintenance are both numerous and complex, SECA has...