By Staff Writer

State and local government have been invited to take part in the 2010 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

For the first time, the Awards will include categories for local government, state government and the tertiary sector.

Managed by Sustainability Victoria, the awards recognise organisations with outstanding achievement in sustainable use of natural resources.

In 2010, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards will focus on efforts to tackle climate change.

Applications close on 10 February 2010.

For more information or to download the application kit visit www.sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au.