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Environment and Sustainability
$520k funding for SA local government research initiatives
Kody Cook Environment and Sustainability, News, Planning, Spotlight 0The latest round of South Australia’s Local Government Research and Development Scheme is underway, with $520,000 in funding set...
Northern Beaches launches circular economy strategy
Kody Cook Council, Environment and Sustainability, News, Planning, Spotlight, Waste Management 0Northern Beaches Council has launched its first waste and circular economy strategy in an effort to introduce a sustainable...
NSW Council requests further consideration for offshore wind area
Yasmin Isaacs Civil Construction, Condition Assessment, Council In Focus, Environment and Sustainability, News, Renewable Energy 1Following community concerns, Wollongong City Council in New South Wales is expected to make a submission regarding the Federal...
Jemena’s new renewable gas venture
Council Journalist Environment and Sustainability, Project, Renewable Energy, Sponsored Editorial 0The execution of Australia’s energy transition is becoming more urgent, leading to new, innovative ways of reducing emissions being...
City of Burnside’s quest for a greener future and safer urban forest
Council Journalist Council In Focus, Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Management, Features, Project 0By City of Burnside, South Australia As a three-time Tree City of the World, the City of Burnside understands...
Ballarat calls for Biodiversity Strategy feedback
Kody Cook Council, Environment and Sustainability, News, Spotlight, Sustainability 1The City of Ballarat, in partnership with the Country Plans of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners,...
State-of-the-art $40M recycling facility nears completion
Kody Cook Council, Environment and Sustainability, News, Project, Spotlight, Sustainability, Waste Management 0A $40.5 million, state-of-the-art material recycling facility (MRF) is nearing completion on the Sunshine Coast, with the new facility...
QLD council updates its flood mapping
Yasmin Isaacs Environment and Sustainability, News, Project, Water 0A local Queensland council has updated its flood mapping to help residents become better prepared for flooding events that...
Draft plan for Yarra River upgrade released
Kody Cook Civil Construction, Council, Cultural Services, Environment and Sustainability, News, Planning, Project, Spotlight, Urban Development, VIC 0A draft Master Plan for the City of Melbourne’s Greenline Project has been released, marking another major milestone for...
Ballarat looks to power aquatic centre by renewables
Kody Cook Community Services, Council, Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, Planning, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Welfare 0The City of Ballarat has partnered with global aquatic centre expert, Beca, to determine the potential for the Ballarat...
VIC Councils win Top Tourism Awards
Yasmin Isaacs Awards, Civil Construction, Council, Environment and Sustainability, Recreation, VIC 0The TAC Victorian Top Tourism Awards ceremony was held on 26 July, with two local councils winning silver. Bendigo...
Submission for national plan to regulate e-waste
Kody Cook Asset Management, Council, Environment and Sustainability, Planning, Spotlight, Sustainability, Waste Management 0The ALGA has submitted a plan that aims to better regulate end-of-life outcomes for small electrical and electronic equipment...
Council’s plan to enhance region’s rural charm
Yasmin Isaacs Council, Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Management, Maintenance, News, Parks 0Hornsby Shire Council has approved the progression of the Rural Lands Planning Proposal in hopes of enhancing and protecting...
How-to guide: adopting electric maintenance vehicles
Council Journalist Asset Management, Council, Electric vehicles, Environment and Sustainability, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Technology 0With their low maintenance costs and lack of carbon emissions, electric vehicles and maintenance equipment are a clear path...
LGA SA to help councils reach emissions targets
Kody Cook Council, Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, Spotlight, Sustainability 0A new Local Government Association of South Australia program is set to help the state reach its emissions targets...
Powering your community’s future: getting ready for what’s next
Council Journalist Electric vehicles, Environment and Sustainability, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Technology 0As we drive towards a sustainable future, it’s important to consider what’s next. Is it cutting edge technology, smart...
FOGO rollout keeping the green bins rolling
Stephanie Nestor Council, Environment and Sustainability, Features, Planning, Sustainability, Waste Management 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine As 2030 approaches, councils are working to make sure Australia halves the...