Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Blue Mountains City Council trials electric garbage truck

Blue Mountains City Council trials electric garbage truck

Blue Mountains City Council recently trialled a fully electric garbage truck. The innovative electric vehicle provides quiet operation, making it perfect for litter bin collection. “Council is always striving to minimise our carbon footprint where possible and...
Community to take ownership of local renewable energy projects

Community to take ownership of local renewable energy projects

You have an opportunity to help transition Lake Macquarie City to renewable energy while earning an annual return on your investment. Committed to partnering with the community to reduce the City’s Carbon footprint, we sought interest from local organisations to...
Hundreds expected at national Summit on a clean, Council-led recovery

Hundreds expected at national Summit on a clean, Council-led recovery

TODAY, MORE THAN 700 people are expected to join a major national summit to discuss how local governments and the community can drive a clean economic recovery. State and local government representatives, as well as business and energy experts, will join community...
$40,000 design comp to showcase new ways to dWELL

$40,000 design comp to showcase new ways to dWELL

A $40,000 nationwide design competition is set to showcase next-generation urban housing in Australia. Lake Macquarie City Council’s dWELL contest will challenge industry professionals and tertiary students to design a new style of home with wellness, innovation,...
Third Annual national Climate Awards open

Third Annual national Climate Awards open

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS will vie for top honours in the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership’s annual National Climate Awards, which open for submissions today. The Climate Awards, now open for entries, recognise the unsung work of climate heroes in local governments...