For full Lismore Echo article click here LISMORE City Council has been named as a leader in creating a greener energy future by The Climate Council as it prepares to launch a landmark program to engage local governments to reduce their carbon footprints. In its report...
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‘Trailblazer’ ACT’s net-zero target is a model for other states
The ACT’s new target to get to net-zero emissions by 2045 is a ‘trailblazer’, which should prompt Australia’s other states to seriously reduce their climate impact.
$40,000 design comp to showcase new ways to dWELL
Lake Macquarie City Council’s dWELL contest will challenge industry professionals and tertiary students to design a new style of home with wellness, innovation, affordability and sustainability at its heart.
A Green City: Ballarat
City of Ballarat has reaffirmed its commitment to building Ballarat’s profile as a green city. The Climate Council today announced Ballarat has joined the Cities Power Partnership, the largest local government climate change program in Australia.
A pledge to reduce our emissions in the shire
To view the full Euroa Gazette article click here STRATHBOGIE Shire is one of just four Victorian local councils to sign a national pledge to tackle climate change by reducing their emissions. In total, 35 local governments, representing over 3 million Australians,...
ACT Government wins national sustainable transport award
ACT Government has taken out a national climate gong for its sustainable transport initiatives at the 2021 Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Adelaide is leading its community to net zero emissions: climate award winner
Adelaide City Council has gained a national climate accolade for its community engagement at the 2021 Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Albury Council to sign up to Cities Power Partnership in mid-July
For full Border Mail article click here DEPUTY mayor Amanda Cohn has succeeded in gaining support for Albury Council to sign up to a climate change initiative being launched in July despite opposition from two long-serving colleagues. The council has been invited to...
Ambitious Environment Strategy Released for Community Comment
Northern Beaches Council is proposing a series of ambitious targets to protect and enhance the local environment over the next 20 years.
As federal leadership stalls local councils pick up climate challenge
This article originally appeared in Eco News, view the article here. They have been inspired by a new report from the Climate Council showing cities, urban centres and rural townships have the potential to slash energy emissions by a staggering 70 per cent. At least...