The Climate Change Council’s eight members are drawn from a variety of fields within the ACT community.
Category: Environment
Predictive analytics for protecting pipes
Researchers want governments to use predictive analytics to help alleviate the problem of costly tree root intrusions.
Unlocking safer, smarter cities
Why local governments across Australia should support the Before You Dig Australia Digital Portal development.
‘Future Perth’ on track to begin this year
The City of Perth’s $303 million annual budget aims to deliver a Future Perth of growth and sustainable development.
NSW to fund 549 more kerbside EV chargers
The new pole-mounted and pedestal units will be rolled out across 130 suburbs.
Council has mining licence rates win
WA’s Supreme Court has found that Crown land subject to a miscellaneous licence is occupied rateable land.
NSW ratepayers slugged $500 each in ‘cost shifting’
LGNSW says the state and federal governments have loaded councils with an extra $1.5bn burden.
How government procurement can lead Australia to net zero
Procurement is a powerful tool to align public spending with national eco goals, writes Monica Beven.
Councils call for $2bn climate fund
The $2bn investment would help councils deliver sustainable climate solutions.
WA budget lacks climate action commitment
WALGA says failing to sufficiently invest in climate action is a missed opportunity.