Tag: sustainability

The Commonwealth could generate regional jobs and reduce waste by stimulating Australia’s bioenergy sector, a new analysis says. 

A council has taken out top honours in national bioenergy awards for converting farmers’ wasted straw pellets into energy.

Local governments are exploring creative ways to revive greenery in cities as growing populations and urban density put tree cover at risk.

Institutional investors are looking for infrastructure projects that can deliver environmental and social outcomes, conference hears.

A trainee program that would replenish an ageing council workforce and the transformation of a major recreation park were among the local government initiatives celebrated in recent sector awards.

Extensive community education programs and the use of smart technologies are among the tools being used by “water wise” councils in Western Australia.

A group of councils in metropolitan Melbourne has collaborated to develop a framework that tracks their progress on climate change, writes Dr Susie Moloney.

Sharing good ideas.

Lismore leads the way.

Sydney Uni and Lendlease team up.