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Australian councils are being challenged to do more locally to reduce emissions, rather than using international projects to offset carbon emissions. The Guardian reports on research that has found the majority of rainforest offset credits are likely “phantom credits” and do not represent genuine carbon reductions. At least fifteen councils across Australia are believed to […]
Continue ReadingNorthern Beaches Council has said it will decline an offer to take planning authority responsibility for a development proposal at Lizard Rock in Belrose over concerns about the destruction of natural bushland. Mayor Michael Regan said the proposal from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council does not demonstrate strategic or site-specific merit. The Council has […]
Continue ReadingMurray River Council is urging its local community to take protective measures after Murray Valley encephalitis was detected in routine mosquito trapping. The council’s arbovirus surveillance program tests mosquito populations in the region for a range of diseases, especially since recent flooding has led to an increase in mosquito numbers. People in the area are […]
Continue ReadingA Queensland council is offering fully serviced plots of land at auction with a reserve price of $9. Flinders Shire Council is hoping the initiative will help increase the local population, which currently counts at 1,521 people. MSN.com reports that the deal also includes housing grants of $5,000 to eligible applicants. The shire, about 4 […]
Continue ReadingNew mobile collection service for recyclables will soon be up and running in Wingecarribee Shire. The Community Recycling Collection trailer will collect from each of the shire’s villages on at least one day every week. The initiative is a response to resident feedback about difficulties with travelling to, or transporting materials to, the shire’s central […]
Continue ReadingWalcha Council in NSW will be looking for a new General Manager later this year, after accepting the resignation of current GM Barry Omundson this week. Mr Omundson will finish at the Council on 24th March, and has advised that he is relocating to Tasmania for family reasons. The Council has appointed its current Director […]
Continue ReadingThe NSW government is making $6.2M available to 14 more councils to roll out green-lid food and organic bins. News.com.au reports that the funding means nearly 300,000 additional households will be eligible for an upgraded bin service as nine councils and the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation of councils kick off a food and organic […]
Continue ReadingUsers of pools in Liverpool Plains Shire have been put on notice, after a string of incidents described by the mayor as “totally unacceptable”. Mayor Doug Hawkins OAM said recent incidents at the council’s swimming pools in Quirindi and Werris Creek include a visitor attempting to throw a lifeguard into the pool; people refusing to […]
Continue ReadingThe announcement of $100M in funding to construct the Pitt Town Bypass has been welcomed today by Hawkesbury City Council. Mayor Sarah McMahon said the announcement was good news for Pitt Town after years of discussion. The announcement confirms the route for the bypass, which the government sees as crucial to improving flood resilience and […]
Continue ReadingA new Disability Sport Centre for Excellence will be built at Blacktown City’s International Sportspark, it was announced today. $15M in state government funding will deliver a new multipurpose indoor training facility for athletes with disability, along with bespoke amenities designed to allow athletes to train more often around work, family and educational commitments. Blacktown […]
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