A Victorian council is trialling the use of coffee grounds in concrete footpaths as a replacement for sand.
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Recycled glass used to make energy-smart bricks
Engineers from RMIT have collaborated with a recycling company to make energy-smart bricks out of recycled material including ash and glass.
Rubber roads have environmental benefits, council-led trial shows
A council-led trial of recycled rubber roads is having positive environmental results, according to researchers from RMIT.
Research finds disconnect between apartment growth, transport
Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.
Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds
Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.
Shade mapping tool helps pedestrians dodge heat
A new tool is helping residents in the City of Bendigo seek out shadier routes and avoid the heat.
AI tool detects street sign faults
A new tool using Google maps has been developed to help improve street sign maintenance.
Mind the gap: Melbourne looks for transport fix as pressure mounts
As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.
Call for local solutions on housing and heatwave risk
The energy sector should collaborate with state and local governments to develop solutions that alleviate demand during heatwaves given ‘peak pricing’ is likely to negatively impact vulnerable residents, experts say.
Bring nature back into cities, planners told
New research shows that besides using the right species for the local environment, their social acceptability, economic use and Indigenous significance need to be carefully considered. “There are many benefits…
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