Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Local governments lead climate change charge

Local governments lead climate change charge

This article originally appeared in The Advocate on 9 October 2018. Hepburn Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to climate change action. The Climate Council today announced Hepburn Shire has joined the Cities Power Partnership, the largest local government...
Australia’s most sustainable towns and cities

Australia’s most sustainable towns and cities

There are so many groundbreaking clean energy projects happening around the country that we just had to single out a few and sing their praises! In the face of federal government inaction on climate change, cities and towns of all shapes and sizes are taking matters...
Newcastle says Summerhill solar farm will save it millions

Newcastle says Summerhill solar farm will save it millions

WHEN Newcastle City Council announced its Summerhill solar array, I initially wondered whether it was core business for a council to operate a power station, whether it was solar or not. I knew that household solar panels were financially viable, meaning that larger...
Opinion: Funding shows faith in city’s smart vision

Opinion: Funding shows faith in city’s smart vision

Newcastle City Council’s smart city strategy has taken another step forward with $5million in federal funding to help deploy digital technology to make life easier in our rapidly growing city. Friday’s announcement by the Assistant Minister for Cities, Angus...