By Kody Cook, Journalist, Council Magazine Sustainability Victoria (SV) has appointed 23 Buy Recycled Champions from 21 regional and...
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Biosolids gasification technology pioneered in City of Logan
Council Journalist Council, Features, Project, Sustainability, Waste Management 0Pioneering technology in the City of Logan is continuing to turn heads in the water and sustainability industries almost...
Council collaboration develops proposal for carbon to ethanol plant
Steph Barker Environment and Sustainability, Features, Project, Renewable Energy 0By Steph Barker, Journalist, Council Magazine Working with member councils, industry, government agencies and other stakeholders, the Eastern Metropolitan...
Council showcases clean economy efforts to US Governor
Yasmin Isaacs Energy Efficiency, News, Project, Smart Cities, VIC 0The Victorian Council of Greater Geelong has showcased its clean economy initiative –the Clean Economy Business Support program –...
Packaging reforms to boost council recycling sector
Kody Cook News, Planning, Policy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The Federal Government has announced that it will be establishing new regulations and standards for packaging and package design,...
City of Newcastle launches environment strategy
Kody Cook Council, News, Planning, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The City of Newcastle has launched its Newcastle Environment Strategy, which will see the city adopt electric alternatives to...
Collaborating for a cleaner future: Waste Expo Australia 2023
Council Journalist Sustainability, Waste Management 0Waste Expo Australia has wrapped up for another year, with over 3,000 visitors attending the two day conference and...
Brisbane recognised as world-class sustainable city by UN
Yasmin Isaacs Civil Construction, Energy Efficiency, News, Project, Renewable Energy, Transport, Urban Development 0Brisbane has attained gold level under the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Global Initiative, becoming the...
Exploring the frontlines: a glimpse into Australia’s water treatment heroes
Council Journalist Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Water 0Coined as the ‘Sunburnt Country’, Australia is a continent where water scarcity and quality closely intertwine with environmental challenges....
Penrith supports local wildlife with 34 habitat boxes
Kody Cook Civil Construction, Condition Assessment, Council In Focus, Environmental Management, Project, Recreation 0Penrith City Council’s conservation program is providing shelter and safety to local animals across eight of its nature reserves...
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...
NSW Council finalist for Sustainable Cities award
Kody Cook Awards, Council In Focus, News, NSW, Project, Spotlight, Sustainability, Welfare 0A New South Wales Council has been announced as a finalist for the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards’ Sustainable Cities...
Council’s Trackless Tram first in Australia
Kody Cook Council, News, Planning, Road, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Technology, Transport 0The City of Stirling has announced that Australia’s first trackless tram has arrived at the City’s Administration Centre, and...
Waste management industry strongly supports Waste Expo Australia
Holly Tancredi Events, Sustainability, Waste Management 0Waste Expo Australia 2023 is strongly supported by industry with Sustainability Victoria, Recycling Victoria, Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA),...
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...
Acting locally – transitioning to a circular economy in your LGA
Council Journalist Planning, Project, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability 0By Donna Shiel, Senior Circular Economy Consultant, Tonkin + Taylor Communities are becoming increasingly aware of the core principles...
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,...