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Mar 14

Love15

Public housing areas in Queensland will be powered through solar energy in a trial initiated by the state government to enable cheaper power.

Solar trial shines on Queensland’s public housing

By Staff Writers State, Sustainability

Cheaper power for residents of Logan City Council.

Feb 27

Love18

The Queensland government has accepted 23,000 submissions from people, businesses and organisations on its proposed plastic bag ban.

Plastic bag ban consultation gets over 23k submissions

By Staff Writers State, Sustainability

Queensland seeking feedback on banning traditional, single-use shopping bags.

Feb 27

Love31

A handy guide to how smart cities are able to stay ahead of the curve and become the best at delivering services to their constituents.

Here’s what smart cities do to stay ahead

By The Conversation ICT, Local, State, Sustainability

Separating reality from hype.

Feb 21

Love11

Festivals can have harmful effects on the environment if they're not managed properly, but solutions are available to alleviate the problem.

Festivals and the environmental sustainability challenge

By Rob Harris Partner Content, Sustainability

Environmental impacts can ruin a good day out, but solutions are available to reduce the harmful effects of a festival.

Feb 16

Love29

Councils in NSW have welcomed the state government's plan to push back its Container Deposit Scheme rollout from July to December 2017.

NSW councils back state’s new Container Deposit start date

By Paul Hemsley Local, State, Sustainability

CDS moves from July to December 2017.

Feb 08

Love27

Innovation influencing Sydney’s employment numbers

By Paul Hemsley Exclusives, ICT, Infrastructure, State, Sustainability, Transport

GovNews Exclusive – Bridging the Western Suburbs with new job growth.

Feb 07

Love20

Councils are being encouraged to flick the switch on upgrades to street lights to help reduce emissions and improve their annual bottom line.

Greater Geelong’s big smart lighting switch

By Staff Writers ICT, Local, Sustainability

WiFi installed in public light posts.

Jan 31

Love20

Queensland's Rockhampton Council has getting a new fleet of electric vehicles, starting with a Mitsubishi i-MiEV, with help from Ergon Energy.

Electric vehicles rolled out in Rockhampton Council

By Staff Writers Fleet, Local, State, Sustainability

Ergon Energy providing assistance in EV trials.

Jan 24

Love29

Sydney’s $2.1 billion light rail extension takes form

By Staff Writers Local, Shaping The Future, State, Sustainability, Transport

First tracks laid outside Town Hall. What a journey it took to get there!

Jan 19

Love26

Melbourne's iconic trams will be powered through solar by hooking up to a new $150 million solar farm, which will generate 300 jobs.

Melbourne trams plug into $150 mil solar farm

By Paul Hemsley Local, State, Sustainability, Transport

A brighter, smarter future for city transport.

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