Environment

A group of nine councils in Melbourne’s southeast have entered into an agreement that has reduced their waste sent to...

Solar panels are an important part of communities around Australia, and councils can benefit from solar energy in an ever-growing number...

Councils that want to keep public green spaces attractive and accessible to residents and visitors need industry-leading lawn management equipment....

Thirteen New South Wales Councils are set to save on their energy bills after securing fixed pricing through to the...

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) has collected more than 1 billion containers in its first 12 months, saving tonnes...

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has made a submission to the Productivity Commission’s consultation for the Inquiry on Opportunities...

The latest round of the Local Government Research and Development Scheme will fund nine new projects, ranging from health and...

Brisbane City Council is undertaking a major project to transform 64 hectares of inner-city greenspace over the coming years into...

The Australian coastline extends approximately 34,000 kilometres, with many sections being managed by the relevant local councils. Coastline management is...

The New South Wales Government has extended round 2 of the EV destination charging grant, giving regional councils and businesses...

Land for Wildlife South East Queensland – a collaboration of 13 councils – has been recognised for bringing together 5,600...

The Local Government Association of South Australia’s (LGASA) SA Climate Ready Coasts program is rolling out in seven steps to...

The $1.21 million comes as part of the Queensland Government’s Local Council Energy Partnership (LCEP) program, which will support councils...

The Victorian shire of East Gippsland has emerged as a leader of sustainable tourism and nature-based tourism experiences – and...

In an age where environmental responsibility is no longer a choice but a necessity, Wellington Shire Council has integrated sustainable...

By Samantha Newton, Program Co-Manager, Which Plant Where Which Plant Where is a web-based plant selection tool that helps users...

The Federal Government is inviting local governments to provide feedback on its National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper, which looks to...

The Victorian Government has released a plan to protect Melbourne’s green wedge areas, to ensure that efforts to build more...