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Media release: Mayors and councillors stand together in climate call
Seventeen mayors and councillors have called on the government to recognise the spiralling costs to communities from climate-fuelled extreme weather.
Frankston powers up its fight for the future
Frankston City has joined more than 130 councils across Australia in signing on to the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership. Cr Sue Baker said: “The councils involved represent half of Australia’s residents, and this partnership allows us to share knowledge,...
Noosa Council is forging ahead with its plan to protect fragile coastline
Noosa Council is identifying and preparing for the increased risks of coastal hazards, driven by climate change.
Case Study: Keeping Climate on the Economic Agenda
With the current economic climate, reduced council rates and the focus on recovering the economy, many councils have seen climate change action and priorities fall to the wayside. While this can be discouraging, there are ample opportunities to bridge the gap between...VIDEO: Australia’s top 7 local government climate projects for 2020
Even in 2020’s difficult circumstances, local councils are rising to the challenges of climate change. From electric buses to solar farms, find out who this year’s leaders are.
Unpacking the Bushfire Royal Commission report for local governments
The report acknowledges that climate change fuelled the last bushfire season, and offers 80 recommendations for the Federal Government.
MEDIA RELEASE: Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS tackling climate change have garnered national recognition at last night’s Cities Power Partnership Awards.
REPORT | Clean jobs for communities: How local governments can create sustainable, strong economies
As Australia faces twin climate and health crises, towns and cities of all shapes and sizes have a crucial role to play in investing in initiatives that create jobs and set communities up for the future by tackling long-term problems like climate change. Towns and...
MEDIA RELEASE: Mayors commit to clean, local jobs
21 OCTOBER 2020 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...
MEDIA RELEASE: National Climate Awards Finalists Announced
20 OCTOBER 2020 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...
ClimateWorks highlights leaders in net zero ambitions
Take a bow City of Sydney and Melbourne, the ACT, Moreland City Council and the Northern Beaches.
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.
MEDIA RELEASE: Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate
Seven out of ten local governments in the Hunter Region are bucking polluting coal and gas and embracing clean energy to create jobs and set the region up for a prosperous future.
Blue Mountains City Council trials electric garbage truck
Blue Mountains City Council recently trialled a fully electric garbage truck. The truck is 100% electric, so that it requires no other fuel.
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.
HUNDREDS EXPECTED AT NATIONAL SUMMIT ON A CLEAN, COUNCIL-LED RECOVERY
The virtual summit, Re-energise Australia: A Clean Jobs Summit, hosted by the Cities Power Partnership, will look to define opportunities for local government to create thousands of jobs and generate investment to local regions.
$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.
MEDIA RELEASE: 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.