Jeremy Bath, CEO of the City of Newcastle, talks about why his city is taking the lead on climate change. There is a huge amount that can be done at local government level to tackle climate change. From transport through to urban planning, councils have the power to...
Carole Hammond, Sustainability Officer for Strathbogie Shire Council, talks about the wildly successful Bogie Bulk Buy. Famous for Ned Kelly and Black Caviar, Strathbogie Shire in north-eastern Victoria is now becoming celebrated for something not commonly associated...
Cr Mark Honey, Mayor of Kiama, looks at how councils can support their community to tackle climate change together. As a fifth-generation dairy farmer, my family has weathered many changes over the years. Climate change is certainly creating a challenge. The dairy...
Professor Will Steffen talks about the need for visionary urban transport policy to drive down car pollution. Australians love our cars – and we love driving them. But this love affair with petrol-driven transport is taking a toll on our climate. Australia-wide,...
Cr Bryan Payne, Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, talks about his council’s work to help local businesses ramp up renewable energy. Australian business and renewable energy are a winning combination. Almost half of all major businesses in Australia are...
