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...
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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.
Hunter region councils commit to climate
The Hunter is committed to collaboratively tackling shared challenges of changing global energy markets and climate change impacts.
Local government climate heroes shine at Cities Power Partnership Awards
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS have taken out top honours for their work on the climate change frontline, at the inaugural Cities Power Partner Summit Awards. The awards, held on Thursday 18 October in Kiama, New South Wales as part of the Climate Council’s Cities Power...
Newcastle powers ahead of the pack on climate change
Newcastle City Council has become the first local government in Australia to commit to taking action under a new Climate Council initiative. Newcastle recently joined the Cities Power Partnership, a Climate Council program that brings together Australian cities and...
Newcastle says Summerhill solar farm will save it millions
WHEN Newcastle City Council announced its Summerhill solar array, I initially wondered whether it was core business for a council to operate a power station, whether it was solar or not. I knew that household solar panels were financially viable, meaning that larger...
Newcastle wins $4.9m in smart transport funds
NEWCASTLE will claim more than $4.9 million in federal funds as part of its work to become a smart city. The Smart Cities and Suburbs funding, announced as part of a $28 million suite of grants on Friday, is one of 52 projects spread across the country that will...
Opinion: Funding shows faith in city’s smart vision
Newcastle City Council’s smart city strategy has taken another step forward with $5million in federal funding to help deploy digital technology to make life easier in our rapidly growing city. Friday's announcement by the Assistant Minister for Cities, Angus Taylor,...
Powerful councils partnership awarded for climate collaboration
This article first appeared in the Bega District News on October 19 2018 The Bega Valley Shire Council says it is delighted to be involved in a partnership that has taken out top honours for knowledge sharing at the inaugural Cities Power Partnership National Summit...
Regional centres must secure climate and energy future
With no credible Federal approach to climate change in sight on the horizon, it’s time for our regional cities to step up to meet the challenge of climate change. Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions are escalating, with a recent report suggesting that our country...