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.
City of Melbourne
Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards
Local Governments tackling climate change have garnered national recognition at last night’s Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Enough is enough: Flood affected mayors and councillors call for more support
Thirty-one mayors and councillors from some of the most flood damaged regions have called on the government to do more to protect communities.
Get on board – new report on local government transport solutions
The Climate Council recently published a report on transport pollution, Waiting for the Green Light: Transport Solutions to Climate Change. From the many findings and solutions, one thing is clear: Australia must make changes if it is to keep up with the rest of the...
Net Zero: How are Australian councils playing their part?
Find out what ‘net zero’ means, why it matters and which Aussie local governments are leading the charge.
Seventeen councils join nationwide call for ambitious Federal Government targets ahead of UN climate summit
Councils have called on the Federal Government to commit to strong, unified action on climate change, ahead of COP26.
Sweet stuff as shopping centres, unis and chocolate factories move to wind power
Energy-hungry office towers, university buildings, shopping centres and even chocolate factories will switch to wind power this week in a deal brokered by Melbourne City Council.