Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne

Worsening climate change melts winter heat records

AUSTRALIA has experienced its hottest winter on record (for mean maximum temperatures), as a result of intensifying climate change. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) today released its seasonal update confirming Australia has seen the hottest (mean maximum temperatures)...

Council leads the way with renewed energy

Much of the recent political debate involving renewables and fossil fuels has focused on the actions of federal and state governments. This fails to recognise that a significant amount can be done to tackle climate change at the local government level. Through urban...

Climate change themed District exhibit

Parkes is making fruitful progress on climate change, with an impressive display at the Parkes Show this week showcasing the area’s commitment to climate action. The display, created from an array of local produce, illustrates the threats and opportunities posed...

Noosa ahead of pack in Queensland’s switch to solar

Queenslanders are leading the nation in their take-up of solar panels, and Noosa is ahead of the pack. Mayor Tony Wellington said figures for Noosa show around 34% of properties within the Shire are tapping into the power of the sun. This compares with a State-wide...

Council urged to lead on climate change

As the national debate rages on our Federal Government’s ongoing failure to set a binding renewables target, local governments across the country have been getting on with the job of tackling climate change – and Queanbeyan-Palerang is no exception. But we may...