Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards

Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS tackling climate change have garnered national recognition at last night’s Cities Power Partnership Awards. The Awards, run by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, took place on Thursday 29 October virtually, recognising the unsung work of...
Mayors commit to clean, local jobs

Mayors commit to clean, local jobs

OVER FORTY mayors and councillors from across the country have today released a joint statement committing to economic recovery solutions that create jobs and tackle climate change. The mass commitment to a sustainable economic recovery aims to support industries and...
National Climate Awards Finalists Announced

National Climate Awards Finalists Announced

THE CITIES POWER PARTNERSHIP has today announced the finalists for its third annual national climate awards, recognising the work of local governments on the climate change frontline.  Finalists were selected from a record number of entries submitted by diverse...
Renewable energy project shoots for the sun

Renewable energy project shoots for the sun

An innovative project spearheading a new approach to renewable energy is poised to deliver environmental, economic and social benefits to Lake Macquarie. Charlestown community service provider Allambi Care will next week launch its community-funded 60kW solar array,...
Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate

Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate

ALMOST ALL councils in the Hunter region have committed to tackling climate change as Lake Macquarie City Council, Port Stephens Council and Cessnock City Council join the Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate network. Seven out of ten...