Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Hunter region councils commit to climate

Hunter region councils commit to climate

The Hunter is committed to collaboratively tackling shared challenges of changing global energy markets and climate change impacts. That’s the definitive message as Maitland City Council, Dungog Shire Council and Singleton Council officially joined Australia’s largest...
Australia’s top 7 local government climate projects for 2020

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 Nillumbik Shire Council’s world-first solar and battery powered stadium that provides a safe space for the community during an emergency, to Sunshine Coast...
Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards

Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS tackling climate change have garnered national recognition at last night’s Cities Power Partnership Awards. The Awards, run by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, took place on Thursday 29 October virtually, recognising the unsung work of...
Renewable energy project shoots for the sun

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. Charlestown community service provider Allambi Care will next week launch its community-funded 60kW solar array,...
Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate

Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate

ALMOST ALL councils in the Hunter region have committed to tackling climate change as Lake Macquarie City Council, Port Stephens Council and Cessnock City Council join the Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate network. Seven out of ten...